Lighting

LightingThe principle source of light for filming3 main types

Low-Key LightingMuch darknessMany shadows

Double Indemnity

Effects of Low-Key LightingMany shadows are createdOhhh….scary!SuspenseUncertaintyDoubt

Shakespeare in Love

Psycho

Enemy of the State

Compare the Two – From the Same Scene!Neutral Lighting

Low-KeyLighting

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Legend of Bagger Vance

High-Key LightingBrightnessOpennessLack of shadows

Yankee Doodle Dandy

Yankee Doodle Dandy

Effects of High-Key LightingNo shadowsEverything is washed in full light

Excitement“On the level” - honest

Bottom / Side / Back LightingWhen the light source is either from the

bottom, side, or back of the subject.Certain features are highlighted (no pun

intended)

The Graduate

Good Night and Good Luck

Effects of Bottom / Side / Back LightingCertain features are highlighted.Creates suspenseCould signify that a character is multi faceted

“Two-faced”Complex

Psycho

Cool Hand Luke

Armageddon

Armageddon

Legend of Bagger Vance

Casino Royale

Calvin and Hobbes

Calvin and Hobbes

“Americana” Lighting

Not a “real” type of lightingJust my own name.

Armageddon

Chicago

Notice the Lighting Variations

Front LightingFrom directly in front of the subjectCreates a bit of a “halo effect”

Yankee Doodle Dandy

Notice the Lighting

Armageddon