Film Language: Lighting

Film Language: Lighting

Answer the questions for each:

1. Identify examples of high and low-key lighting.
2. Say which depict top, back or under lighting.
3. What effects are created by the lighting in each image?     

The lighting used in this image is low-key lighting as there are shadows casted around the females face. Used in the image is back lighting as the light on her face is coming from the back of the female. The effects coming from the lighting makes the female look mysterious as there are dark shadows casted around around her face and also she is mainly in the dark. 

The lighting used in this image is low-key lighting as the female is mostly in the dark. The lighting used looks like it is coming from the top as she is looking up and also the light casted in her face is at a high point. The effect that this has is that it makes the female look memorised and glamourous. Also, as her face is only visible, it is the focus of the image and therefore makes her stand out more. 

The lighting used in this photo is high-key lighting. The lighting looks like it is under lighting, top lighting as the actors face is clearly visible and there are shadows on his face but that is what makes it realistic and shows that it is in the day time. The effect that this has is that it portrays a sense of realism and makes the actor look manly and like a warrior. 

The lighting used in this image is low- key lighting. The lighting looks like it is coming from the top of the character which highlights the actors face but it also casted in the shadows. This creates an effect of mystery and seriousness as the shadows casted on half of the actors face and on his outfit highlights that this film is about secrecy and makes other things more visible where the light hits like his badge, the gun and the rain. 

The lighting used in this image is high-key lighting. The type of lighting looks like it is top lighting, under lighting and also a filler light being used because the female is visible. The effect that this has is that it shows that the female character can clearly see what is approaching her and it creates suspense as the audience become curious of what she can see as they are able to see her face properly and clearly see that she is in fear. 

The lighting used in this image is high-key lighting. This is shown as the actors' are clearly visible. The type of light used in this image looks like a back light from behind the blinds as it creates a silhouette on the actors' faces. The effect that this has is that it makes the image look realistic and also clarifies that it is a sunny day to the audience. 

The lighting in this image is low-key lighting. The type of lighting used in this image is back lighting as there is a silhouette and shadows casted infront of them. The effect that this has is that it makes the image and people in this image look scary and unpredictable. This is also because you can not she the actors faces and can not clearly figure out the weapons they have or the person laying on the floor.  

The lighting used in this image is low- key lighting. This is because there are strong shadows casted against the wall and also a shadow on the left hand side of the female's face. The type of light that may have been used is a back light and the effect that this has is that it creates curiosity and also a bit of mystery as the females face looks concerned and scared. 

High- key lighting is used in this picture. The type of lighting used looks like top lighting as there is a shadow underneath the individuals chin. The effect of this is that it looks very realistic and makes the reader feel like the person in the image in praying or doing something heavenly as the lighting is very bright and shows her face very clearly. 

The lighting used in this image is low-key lighting. It looks like there is back lighting used in this image as the person presents a bit of a silhouette and also there light coming from behind the actor. The effect that this creates is fear and makes the actor look sinister as he is standing in darkness in a challenging, strong stance. 

The lighting used in this image is high-key lighting. This is clear as the actors are seen very clearly with little shadow casted. The type of lighting used looks like there is under lighting, top lighting and back lighting. This is because the image is very bright and also where the shadows appear suggest that the lighting is in those positions. The effect that this has is that it makes the actor and actress look very lifelike and that they truly share a romance is real life.