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Lighting
While our project may not be able to include the lighting systems we might find on a movie production set, we can engage in some common sense strategies to make sure the subject being filmed is well lit. Some quick tips and strategies for proper lighting:
Backlighting
Backlighting
Makes a silhouette of the subject
Subject looks mysterious
Key & Fill
Key & Fill
akes out shadows by filling in light all around the subject
Softens the effect of shadows, good for a close up
Under lighting
Under lighting
Light from below, makes the subject look distorted
Good for shading or disfiguring a face, seen in horror films
Top Lighting
Top Lighting
Light from above
Gives illusion of bright or sunny environment
Side Lighting
Side Lighting
Strong light to side of the subject
Produces shadows across the subject which creates mystery or drama
Film Noir
Film Noir
Black and White Cinema, bright direct key lights and cascading shadows
Thrill, intrigue,
historical, throwback
Sky - avoid having more than 1/4 of the sky exposed in the background
Direct sunlight - avoid direct sunlight or dark shade, turn your subject to the side so light can fill the face
Indoors - use a fill light to light up your subject - learn more about 3 point lighting
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