Lighting
Types of lighting
3-Point Fill Lighting: 3 lights create a normal-looking scene with soft shadows and average colours. Using a 3-light setup to provide normal lighting across and entire object, the exact opposite of chiaroscuro. This is used in most 'normal' scenes with any objects in focus.
Chiaroscuro Lighting: Characterised by harsh lighting that creates an extreme contrast between different areas of the shot, such as a characters face. Can be used with colour, but also can be used in black and white for a different feel. Common in horrors, dramas and any other type of film where the atmosphere of the scene plays a vital role.
High Key Lighting: High Key lighting uses harsh, bright lights to reduce contrast in a scene, giving the scene white-washed, clean look that doesn't add any shadow within the frame. (Often seen in things light toothpaste advertisement to create the shimmering white shine of the teeth)
Low Key Lighting: Low Key Lighting is all about creating shadows and contrast between colours. It is used to create atmosphere. Whereas High Key lighting is all about airy and light. Low Key is all about mystery and drama. Often used in thrillers, horrors or romantic imagery.
Backlighting: Backlighting is when the scene is lit directly from behind, usually by some form of natural light, where it is used to create a silhouette. It can be used for a variety of effects but is most common in romantic films.
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