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Lighting. Lighting. The principle source of light for filming 3 main types. Low-Key Lighting. Much darkness Many shadows. Double Indemnity. Effects of Low-Key Lighting. Many shadows are created Ohhh ….scary! Suspense Uncertainty Doubt. Shakespeare in Love. Enemy of the State.
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Lighting • The principle source of light for filming • 3 main types
Low-Key Lighting • Much darkness • Many shadows Double Indemnity
Effects of Low-Key Lighting • Many shadows are created • Ohhh….scary! • Suspense • Uncertainty • Doubt
Enemy of the State Psycho
Compare the Two – From the Same Scene! Neutral Lighting Low-Key Lighting
High-Key Lighting • Brightness • Openness • Lack of shadows Yankee Doodle Dandy
Effects of High-Key Lighting • No shadows • Everything is washed in full light • Excitement • “On the level” - honest
Bottom / Side / Back Lighting • When the light source is either from the bottom, side, or back of the subject. • Certain features are highlighted (no pun intended)
Effects of Bottom / Side / Back Lighting • Certain features are highlighted. • Creates suspense • Could signify that a character is multi faceted • “Two-faced” • Complex
“Americana” Lighting Not a “real” type of lighting Just my own name.
Notice the Lighting Variations Chicago
Front Lighting • From directly in front of the subject • Creates a bit of a “halo effect” Yankee Doodle Dandy
Notice the Lighting Armageddon