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Hard or harsh lighting
Hard or harsh lighting uses smaller light sources to cast large, crisp shadows on the subject while increasing the contrast. The effect is a dramatic, suspenseful atmosphere that evokes a sense of fear or wickedness.
Common sources of lightning:
- Low-key lighting comes from one source to create strong shadows and contrast.
- Kicker light with soft fill. A backlight shines on the side of the subject's face and creates a rim light effect. The soft fill light mildly illuminates the face.
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Other lighting techniques
- Side lighting. It illuminates the contours of the face and increases contrast for a dramatic effect.
- Bounce lighting. A reflector is used to bounce a strong light towards the subject. It spreads and softens the light.
- Motivated lig...
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Lighting techniques essential in filmmaking
Lighting techniques set the scene of a film. Cinematic lighting creates depth, drama and atmosphere, direct the audience's eye to a specific element, such as an actor or prop, and even reflect the emotions and nature of a character.
Techniques in cinematic lighting include...
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Three-point lighting is most commonly used
- The key light is the strongest and brightest light source. Therefore, it makes the strongest shadows.
- Fill light _"fills in" the shadows cast by the key light and _softens the lighting on the subject and environment. It is placed near the ...
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Soft or diffused lighting
Soft lighting is created by using larger light sources further from the subject and in a scene with many fill lights. The lights illuminate the whole frame instead of just a single subject. The effect is a dreamy, romantic or fantastical atmosphere that portrays ...
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Colour
- Warm lighting creates red, yellow or orange tones. It evokes a sense of comfort, warmth, happiness and is often used in romance or teen dramas.
- Cool lighting creates blue, green or grey tones. It projects a feeling of loneliness or coldness.
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Lighting for characters
Lighting can help to reveal a personality or emotions.
- Under lighting. The light shines from under the character's face and creates a creepy effect.
- Backlighting. The light source is behind the subject and creates a halo effect around the su...
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Other lighting techniques
- Side lighting. It illuminates the contours of the face and increases contrast for a dramatic effect.
- Bounce lighting. A reflector is used to bounce a strong light towards the subject. It spreads and softens the light.
- Motivated lig...
Soft or diffused lighting
Soft lighting is created by using larger light sources further from the subject and in a scene with many fill lights. The lights illuminate the whole frame instead of just a single subject. The effect is a dreamy, romantic or fantastical atmosphere that portrays ...
Lighting for characters
Lighting can help to reveal a personality or emotions.
- Under lighting. The light shines from under the character's face and creates a creepy effect.
- Backlighting. The light source is behind the subject and creates a halo effect around the su...
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