Do I need studio lights?

No, one quality light plus reflector can work.

What color temp should I use?

Keep one fixed color temperature per set.

Can mixed room lights stay on?

Usually no, they create temperature inconsistency.

Lighting Setups That Increase Readiness Scores Indoors

BModel data-driven playbook. Use this with your audit report for faster iteration.

Indoor setups can score high if repeatable and white-balance controlled.

Why This Metric Matters

Lighting quality drives readability of skin, silhouette, and garment structure. Poor light can hide strengths that are otherwise present in pose and styling.

How BModel Measures It

BModel uses exposure balance, shadow/highlight distribution, contrast behavior, and scene clarity signals to estimate technical readiness.

Fix It Now: 5 Actions

Use one main light source at 35-45 degrees to face and torso.
Avoid mixed white-balance sources in the same frame.
Expose for skin detail first, then adjust wardrobe separation.
Check histogram and retake if highlights clip on face or garment.
Keep background simple to preserve edge readability.

Common Mistakes

Strong backlight without controlled fill.
Flat front light that kills garment depth.
Over-editing contrast, creating fake texture.
Changing lighting pattern per image inside the same set.

7-Day Improvement Protocol

Day 1: choose one indoor setup and test three distances.
Day 2: run 20-frame exposure ladder and keep best two levels.
Day 3-4: retake final set with fixed exposure baseline.
Day 5: verify face and garment highlights at 100% zoom.
Day 6-7: submit and compare lighting-related score movement.

FAQ

Do I need studio lights?
No, one quality light plus reflector can work.
What color temp should I use?
Keep one fixed color temperature per set.
Can mixed room lights stay on?
Usually no, they create temperature inconsistency.