Lighting

In this post i am going to be talking about different lighting sources.

A standard lighting set up has three lights, a back light, a fill light and a back light. These lights are used to create different effects by using them differently to create more and less shadows. A camera and these lights all pointed at the subject is known as the 3 point lighting technique.

To start with the key light this is the brightest light out of the three this is usually the most important light in a scene composer for a lighting set up due to the fact it can create big shadows behind the subject.

A back light this helps to cancel out the effect which the key light gives of and creates a outline or silhouette which blocks the subjects face. The back light is normally put behind the subject .

The filler light helps reduce and soften harsh shadows that the key and back lights create. 

 Under lighting is when the light is placed below the subject this is used in thriller and horror movies to give of a scary effect and leaves the audience feeling anxious due to it leaving the subject looking ominous. 

Top lighting is where the lights come from above the subject pointing down onto the subject this gives the effect of highlighting features of the subject and creates a glamorous look this is normally used on model shoots. 

Low key lighting is were only the key and back lights are being used this will create a sharp contrast of light and dark areas on the screen as very distinct shadows are formed.

Finally high key lighting this is were more filler lights are being used to make the lighting look more realistic. 

This is our class demonstrating what different lighting creates and makes you look like.