Position of lighting + meaning

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  • lighting
    • black light
      • behind subjects, separating them from background + provides depth + 3D definition + highlights
    • key light
      • main, brightest light (dominant source), aimed at subject, cast at darkest shadow
    • fill light
      • softer, opposite key light, reduces key lights shadows, creates mood by making shadows darker/ lighter, reduces contrast to show natural detail
    • position
      • front
        • shadow behind subject. captures colour + detail (e.g facial expressions), can look dramatic but 2D.
          • e.g Bones (horror)
      • overhead
        • shadow in eye + under nose - sinister / threatening
          • e.g The Godfather
      • under
        • shadow over most face - sinister / evil
          • e.g Dracula
      • side
        • shadow on opposite side of subject - can obscure part of scene. gives 3D effect, adds drama, sinister
          • Terminator 2: Judgement Day (action)
      • behind
        • shadow in front of subject (Darkens shot). gives definition, creates silhouettes, halo effect, muted colours, mystery, intensity, sense of intimacy
          • e.g The Lord of the Rings: The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey 2012 (fantasy)

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