Lighting & Colour in Film
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- Q1The back light, key light and fill light work together to minimise shadows. Bright lighting.High Key Lighting30s
- Q2This lighting is usually created through one source of light. There is significant contrast between light and shadowed areas. Often produces darker tones and shadows.Low Key Lighting30s
- Q3Most commonly associated with the horror genre. Minimal fill lighting is used to create harsh shadows.High contrast/Chiaroscuro Lighting30s
- Q4Can be used to create heavy shadows and conceal the eyes to create a sense of mystery.Overhead Lighting30s
- Q5See imageIt can also act as a spotlight to highlight a significant character.30s
- Q6Creates shadows under the eyes to contrast with bright lighting on the face - often used for sinister effect.Under Lighting30s
- Q7The function of the this lighting is to separate the subject from the background by creating a subtle rim of light around the subject. The source of light is placed behind the subject and usually illuminates the back of the head and the shoulder areas.Back Lighting30s
- Q8Colour is rich. Warm tones. Suggests human emotion.Saturated colour30s
- Q9Removes the richness from the colour palette. Sterile. Blue tones. Creates a contrast to other scenes.De -saturated colour30s
- Q10the recorded voice narrating the story. Gives us insights into backstory.voice-over30s
- Q11A shot taken with a moving camera that is often deliberately shaky to suggest documentary footage in an uncontrolled setting.hand-held shot30s