Lighting Exercise

1A)

For the first image, we had to replicate a screen shot from a film. For this one we added in a light at the side to mimic the shot and to try and make it look like a lamp. We experienced slight 

difficulties on how bright to make the lights as we wanted it fairly dim but still being able to see the character. We learnt that this type helps to set a very eerie atmosphere and need thought as to where the lights are placed.

1C)

For the second replica image we chose C - Top Lighting

We managed to create this image by holding the 
lighting above the character’s head. This casts a very strong light on the top of their head, leaving parts of their face and body in shadow.
Just like the other shots, it was hard to find an ideal position to cast the correct amount of shadow on the face and body. It was also hard to keep the light still when we took the shot.The lighting creates a very strong impression, one that makes the character seem to be not in control of the situation. It is as if they are under a spotlight and have been exposed. The shadows on the eyes, and the majority of the face makes, the character seem mysterious but not as threatening as the low angle lighting. It is the opposite to a low angle lighting as it portrays a completely different character.

Bottom Up Lighting

We achieved the re-lightning by using free standing light and positioning them below the character. You can turn the brightness up and down which creates different moods and effects and makes the character seem more and less threatening. 
Difficulties we experienced included making sure the angle, positioning and brightness of the lighting was correct for the shot. The angle had to be correct so that the eyes on the face where strongly highlighted.
We learnt that lighting is very important in the shot. It is clear from the picture that light has a very powerful effect on the overall look of the image and makes the character seem very intimidating and dangerous. Lighting can dramatically alter the audience’s impression of a character as it can strongly affect a character’s image.








Side Angle Lighting

We did this by positioning the free standing light to the side of the characters face. We made sure that the room was dark and that the light was very strong to create and powerful effect. 
We had to adjust the light several times to make sure the correct parts of the face were highlighted and in shadow.We learnt that highlighting one side of the character’s face has a strong effect of mystery. This makes the image much more dramatic as it leaves the audience feeling uncomfortable and curious. It also makes the character seem in control as they have chosen to not expose the whole of their 
face.

2) Silhouette effect

For the silhouette effect we had to hold a light diagonally at the back to the side of the character. This means there is no light on Izzy's face and it looks like a complete shadow. We had difficulty finding out where to put the light at first but managed it eventually. 

Frontal Key Light


Frontal key light is important because it highlights the whole face and allows us to drawattention to their features. This can be used with a colour to give a scary effect for our thriller.

Key Light and Fill

Key Light and Fill is another really important shot because the light comes from the front and side, slightly distorting the face and making it seem very harsh. The two perspectives of light make the audience pay attention and we will be easily able to incorporate this lighting shot in to give a certain hardness to the antagonist.