Sunday 21 November 2010

In traditional lighting, the three-point lighting is normally used.It consists of a key light, a fill light, and a back light for even illumination.

Key light-Brightest and main source of lighting for a subject, creates the primary shadows, the key light is also the strongest light which helps to illuminate the subject.





Back light-The light falls on a performer from behind which makes it easier to differentiate the subject from the background, it illuminates the subject from behind and can also be called a rim light









 Top lighting-Main source of lighting comes from above which essentially makes the subject look more alluring as it emphasizes the features.


Types of lighting


Low key lighting- Lighting in which a dreary level of illumination is achieved. The shot will primarily consist of darkness and shadows.



High key lighting-More bright areas than shadows, also aims to reduce the contrast in a scene. It creates a light mood.


  Filler lights-Help to lessen shadows that are created by other lights.

1 comment:

  1. Jona you have shown that you undeerstand the different forms of lighting techniques, however you must now aim to deepen your level of understanding by analysising a film extract showing that you can identify differnt lighting techniques. You must also explain how you intend to use lighting in your own production.

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