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Film lighting is super important. It's like the missing puzzle piece in making movies. Just like how a script and actors are essential, lighting sets the mood and tells the story visually. Filmmakers have been playing around with lighting tricks for ages!
In this page, we'll cover all the basics of film lighting, from the fancy words to the cool techniques. Are you ready to learn about more than a century's worth of lighting secrets? Let's dive in!
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Ultimate guide to cinematic lighting
Ultimate guide to cinematic lighting
The Ultimate Guide to Cinematic Lighting Techniques (Part One) — covering everything you need to know about the basics of film and video lighting, including types of light, essential terminology and the necessary gear for any lighting scenario.
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TYPES OF LIGHT
TYPES OF LIGHT
Film lighting isn't all the same. There are lots of different types, each with its own look and source. Before you start messing with switches on set, it's crucial to understand your options.
Basically, film lighting falls into two categories: natural and artificial.
NATURAL LIGHT
NATURAL LIGHT
Natural light is exactly what it sounds like – light that happens naturally. It could be sunlight, moonlight, firelight, or even the glow of fireflies.
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
Artificial light, however, is created by humans. Think of streetlights, neon signs, flashlights, and LED panels – they're all man-made. When a film crew brings in lights and fires up generators to power them? Yup, those are artificial too.
PRACTICAL LIGHING
PRACTICAL LIGHING
Practical lighting is when filmmakers use light sources that are visible in the shot. These sources are called "practical lights" or simply "practicals." This technique involves using everyday objects like lamps, candles, TVs, computers, flashlights, or car headlights to illuminate the scene. Practical lights help create a natural feel and give the audience a sense of realism by establishing believable light sources within the scene.
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