Cinematography 2 Flashcards
What is the rule of thirds?
It divides the frame into thirds both horizontally and vertically
What do level horizontal lines do?
Adds stability, can create a sense of peace and rest, can be used to draw attention to something or frame something
What is high-key lighting?
Indicates a brightly lit scene with few shadows. Usually only provided by the key light
What is low-key lighting?
Where the lighting is more towards the greyer and darker scale. Key light is less bright and not dominate
What is minimalism composition?
Removing clutter from the scene
What is binary composition?
How close two things are to indicate their relationship
What is circle composition?
Suggests security, collectiveness and enclosure
What is a key light?
The main light
What is fill light?
Secondary light is placed on the opposite side to the key light
What is a back light?
It is placed behind the subject and lights it from behind
