Lighting

My original questions provided by Mr.Milliron are: 1. Why is lighting in movies important? -- Lighting in movies is important so we are able to watch the movies,it sets the moods, and it is used to emphasize camera shots, camera angles, costumes, body language, etc. The lighting also helps with preventing shadows that would interfere with the scene.

2. How can lighting change a mood or setting? -- Usually if you have bright yellow toned lighting it will be a happy uplifting mood, and usually with darker blue toned lighting it can be a sad, depressing mood. Mood Lighting is affected by shade and color. A light color can affect the colors of the 3D layer it shines on, depending on the lights setting and the material options.

3. What types of lighting tricks are out there? [|Lighting Tricks] -- There are many lighting tricks for a list and explanation click on the link. Some popular lighting tricks are putting pantyhose on the back lens to soften or diffuse the lighting in a scene. You can also warm a scene by adding orange gel to your lights. To cool a scene add blue gel to your lights. [|More Lighting Tricks]

4. Where do you place the lights on a normal shoot? -- In a normal shot there are three key lights: -a fill light which is placed to the left of the camera and subject half-way in between the camera and subject -a key light is places on the right of the camera and subject half-way in between the two.Raise the light so that it's at a 35- to 45-degree angle, pointing down at the subject. -a back light is placed behind the subject raised a little bit higher than the key light so that it illuminates the subjects head and shoulders.
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Other useful topics: Hard light vs. Soft light.

Hard light: -Is light produced from a direct source. -Creates sharp defined shadows. -Tends to be bright like outside in the afternoon on a sunny day.

Soft Light: -Is not as direct. -Produces shadows that fade away or blur at the edges. -Is generally better for films.

_ __Tips to Shooting Outside:__ __-Avoid shooting in the middle of the day when the sun is directly overhead. A key light from above casts shadows down across the face, which obscures a person's eyes and can give the appearance of a hung-over Frankenstein __ __ -Clouds are your friends. A good layer of cloud cover is an excellent diffuser of sunlight, providing a more even level of light in your scene. Coupled with a few well-placed bounce cards and a fill light, a typical cloudy day can provide warmer tones than you might expect. __ __ -Shade is also your friend. Again, you want to minimize high-contrast key lighting and enhance the balance between shadows and fill light. Move to the shade of a tree (which can also provide its own unique shadow textures, depending on the tree) or to the side of a building. __ __ - To maximize natural light, shoot early or late in the day, when the sun is near the horizon. The light isn't as harsh, you can get some very intriguing shadows, and the color of the scene is generally warmer and more inviting. __ ___

For more useful tips on lighting go to this link : [|More Lighting Tips]