Tuesday 29 September 2015

Film Language: Lighting


There is low key lighting in this image to create shadows. The key light is coming from the back on the left hand side ( our view ), to create a shadow on her face. In addition to this, there is also back lighting creating a silhouette  and not a lot of filler lights have been used. Also, the smoke creates a mysterious and dramatic atmosphere.





This image also uses low key lighting, as there is a lot of darkness and shadows around her. Her face is mainly lit which suggests that there is a top light being used. The use of only a top light being used creates a theme of glamour and romance. 




The lighting used in the image is high key lighting as there aren't many shadows being created. However, there are shadows under the characters eyes, which suggests that top lighting is being used. The use of this top light creates an aggressive facial expression.






  This image has low key lighting, also there is lighting coming from the right hand to create a shadow on the actors face, also there is lighting coming from the back to show the rain. In addition, there's some sort of light showing the gun, which may be a filler light. The use of low key lighting helps to create a dark/scary theme. 








In this picture low key lighting is used, also there is a key light coming from the left hand side creating a shadow across the woman. There is no back light as the shadow is well shown. Even though, the picture is lit quite well, the use of no filler light emphasises the shadow and makes it look less realistic.









This image uses high key lighting, the lighting from the window is being used to make the scene look more natural. The use of the blinds and the light coming through them makes the picture look more realistic. 











The only lighting used in this image is a back light to create the silhouettes on the floor, this creates a dramatic and mysterious picture. 









This picture has low key lighting, and no key light is being used in this picture as the shadow is very contrasted and well shown. The use of this lighting makes the picture more mysterious and dramatic. 








There is high key lighting being used in this picture, as it looks quite realistic and natural. There is top lighting being used as her face is well lit. Back lighting is being used as well as filler lights, as no shadows are being created, which emphasises a more natural look. 







This picture has low key lighting, there is a key light coming from the right hand side to light up the characters face which also creates a shadow on the wall of the character at the back. However, the picture doesn't have much light which creates a very dark atmosphere. 





This picture has high key lighting, despite the shadows at the back. There is a key light coming from the left hand-side creating a very dim silhouette on the wall at the back. There is a filler light being used, to create a more realistic and natural image.  






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