lighting “the art of cinematography is the art of lighting and making that light tell the...
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Lighting“The art of cinematography is the art of
lighting and making that light tell the story.”
-Stephen H. Burum, ASC(Apocalypse Now, Carlito's Way, Mission Impossible,etc.).
Photo = Light
Graph = Record
Digital CCD Chip(Charged Coupled Device)
Recording With Light
FILM VIDEO
VidEre = to see
How Light Effects Audience
Where you look?
How Light Effects Audience How you feel
Lighting effects our mood and how we perceive a particular scene
How Lighting Effects Us
Differentiates Time or Place
Inside the Matrix
Zion “the real world”
Hard and Soft Light
Hard Light Soft Light
vs.
Hard Light
Soft Light
Color Temperature
Measured using Kelvin scale.
Mixing Color Temperatures
Does anyone see the problem with this photo?
Lighting Source and Angle Goal is to create 3 dimensional look The camera has a limited contrast range Overhead and back light sources don’t
work by themselves Front light can lack depth Side light is a good choice if you only have
one source of light
Lighting Source and Angle Traditional 3 point lighting
High main light (key)
side light (fill)
Back light (hair)
Key Light
Your Key Light represents the dominant light source, such as the sun, a window etc.
The Key Light is the subject’s main illumination. It defines the most visible light and shadows.
Offset 15–45 degrees above and from the side of the camera.
Fill Light(s)
Next add your Fill Light(s).
The Fill Light softens and extends the key and makes more of the subject visible.
A common Key : Fill ratio is 3:1
Back Light or “Rim” Light
The Back Light creates a "defining edge"
Helps visually separate the subject from the background.
3 Point Lighting
3-Point Lighting is a versatile and popular starting-point for lighting.
Be creative and have fun!
Use What You Have The SUN!!
Most powerful and common source of light.
Beware of heavy shadows when the sun is high in the sky (noon). Best times for filming outdoors is early morning or late afternoon.
Improvising with Light Bouncing light
Reflect, diffuse and redirect light
Creates softer, more even lighting
Examples: Bounce Card (white poster board), wall/ceiling, shiny surface
Adding Color to Light Gels – colored, transparent sheet placed in front of
light source as a filter to color illumination Correct poor lighting condition Cast a hue over scene
for a dramatic effect
Other Lighting? Background lighting
Adds further depth between actors and background.
Draw attention to something in the background – where is the impact of scene?
Basic Types of Lights
Focusing Quartz
Broad
Softlight
Focusing Quartz
Focus ranges from “spot” to “flood”
Put out a HARD/DIRECT light and often needs to be diffused or bounced.
Outfitted with BARN DOORS
Broads
Not able of focus
Supply a flat even pattern of light
The HARD/DIRECT pattern must also be diffused or bounced.
Soft light
A Soft light is a permanent portable bounce light.
It’s light bounces off a curved inner surface and out toward the subject.
Tips for FVP 12 Look for well lit areas in the school. Look for creative ways to use natural light from the windows. Be aware of the camera exposure settings to best control the
available lighting. Don’t try and use extra lighting for every shot but try it at some
point in the video. Try not to MIX many different light sources. Have your actor wear clothes that contrast the main settings
that your video takes place. Guidelines are NOT rules…but they are “time tested” and worth
a look. Be creative and have fun.