Position of lighting + meaning
- Created by: LunaShomeiRose
- Created on: 13-01-20 10:06
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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)
- shadow behind subject. captures colour + detail (e.g facial expressions), can look dramatic but 2D.
- overhead
- shadow in eye + under nose - sinister / threatening
- e.g The Godfather
- shadow in eye + under nose - sinister / threatening
- under
- shadow over most face - sinister / evil
- e.g Dracula
- shadow over most face - sinister / evil
- side
- shadow on opposite side of subject - can obscure part of scene. gives 3D effect, adds drama, sinister
- Terminator 2: Judgement Day (action)
- shadow on opposite side of subject - can obscure part of scene. gives 3D effect, adds drama, sinister
- 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)
- shadow in front of subject (Darkens shot). gives definition, creates silhouettes, halo effect, muted colours, mystery, intensity, sense of intimacy
- front
- black light
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