Mastering Mood

Click on this link to view a video and read an article about how lighting can be used to create mood. Take notes on the following:

1. 1. 1. What moods do high contrast shadows create?

      2. What moods do softer, lower contrast shadows create?

      3. What moods do cool colors create?

      4. What moods do warm colors create?

      5. How can changing the direction of light impact the mood? What moods are associated with:

      6. Top lighting?

      7. Side lighting?

      8. Back lighting?

      9. Up lighting (lighting from underneath)?

Now, find 5 images online that you think make good use of lighting to convey mood. Label each image with one word that you believe summarizes the mood of the image (use a different word for each image)

You will need to select FOUR moods and create FOUR different photographs. Each photo representing one of the 4 moods you selected. You may take pictures outside or in the studio.

EDIT your four pictures in Lightroom to enhance the mood. Post your edited and unedited photos next to each other.

WRITE about how you used lighting and/or color to convey that mood. Talk about why you chose the direction, intensity, and color of the light

Notes (10 Points)

1. 1. 1. Student has taken thorough notes on the mood video and article and answered all of the questions correctly.

Composition (20 Points)

1. 1. 1. Student uses the elements and principles of composition to create an aesthetically appealing shot.

      2. Image has a clear focal point.

Lighting (20 Points)

1. 1. 1. Lighting must look well thought out/planned

      2. Clearly represents the chosen mood through intentional lighting direction, intensity, and color

Editing (20 Points)

1. 1. 1. All 4 images have been edited to enhance the mood without being overly edited (too saturated, unintentionally unnatural looking)

Description (10 Points)

1. 1. 1. Write about how you used lighting and/or color to convey that mood. Talk about why you chose the direction, intensity, and color of the light

Creativity/Effort (20 Points)

1. 1. 1. The student clearly put a lot of thought and time into creating their images. The shots look well planned out and not rushed

      2. Image is not blurry, over/underexposed, or low quality in any way

      3. Images aren’t boring and show creative ingenuity. Student has thought outside the box to create some truly interesting shots