INTRODUCTION OF LIGHTING IN FILM

Introduction of lighting in film

 

Lighting in film or more commonly known as cinematic lighting, goes further than just the standard three-point lighting setup to add drama, depth, and atmosphere to the story. In cinematic lighting various tricks are used to creates a visual mood, atmosphere, often times define the genre and sense of meaning for the audience.

 

Everything in a movie, even dressing a film set or blocking actors, every step of the cinematic process affects the lighting setup, and vice-versa. Based on the lighting audiences perceive where to look. The lighting setup convey the eye to a specific actor, prop, or part of a scene. Similarly lighting throw back the characters psychology. The amount, size, color, and harshness of light bordering a character can be fine-tuned to tone their emotions.

 

Who defines the lighting setup in the making of a movie? 

The director projects visual inspirations and ideas for the cinematic lighting. The director of photography commonly known as cinematographer, develops the lighting plan with inserts from the director. The gaffer designs and executes the cinematographer’s lighting plan and oversees the crew that brings the lighting plan to life.

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·         Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

·         Video, TV & Film Production Management Software | StudioBinder

·         MasterClass

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·          (filmlifestyle.com)