The tonal range of television situation comedies and talk shows
uses reflective control. This is done to solve technical problems.
Since these shows use multiple cameras, the entire set is
lighted evenly to give the actors freedom of movement and to
accommodate any possible camera angle. The art director and
the costume designer control the tonal range, or brightness, of
the production. If the art director paints a set with dark colors,
it appears that way on screen. Brighter costumes appear light
and darker costumes appear dark. The lighting will not affect
the brightness of objects in the picture.