Lighting

Question 1

What is key light

Answer 1

• Main, brightest light
• aimed at subject of shot
• slightly to one side; casts the most and darkest shadows

Question 2

What does a Front light shadow do (behind the subject

Answer 2

• captures colour and detail, such as facial expression, can look dramatic but 2D

Question 3

What does a Overhead light shadow do (in eye sockets and under nose)

Answer 3

Can make character look sinister or threatening

Question 4

What does a under light shadow do

Answer 4

Can look sinister or evil

Question 5

What does a side light shadow do (on opposite side of the subject; can obscure part of the scene)

Answer 5

Gives 3d appearance; adds drama; can look sinister

Question 6

What does a behind/back light do (In front of the subject; darkens the shot)

Answer 6

Can give the effect of of : definition, halo effect, muted color’s, creates mystery and intensity, sense of intimacy

Question 7

What is high key lighting

Answer 7

• Removes harsh shadows from an image
• emphasizes whites and bright colors
• replicates a sunny day, so usually conveys a positive or upbeat tone, it is used to convey humour, beauty, optimism, youthfulness, energy or joy
• can imply high quality in advertising

Question 8

What is low key lighting

Answer 8

• creates more shadows
• emphasizes dark, grey and black tones
• creates a sense of drama and tension because of the contrast between light and dark areas
• conveys mystery, tension, alienation, foreboding and threat
• emphasizes emotional intensity in specific scenes