Film - lighting Flashcards
1
Q
high key
A
- bright/light
- happiness
- cheerful
- comedies/musical
2
Q
Low key
A
- dark
- sadness
- mystery
- murder films
3
Q
Neutral key
A
- mixture of dark and light
- straightforward
- devoid of emotional overtones
4
Q
Natural/available light
A
daylight from window
5
Q
Front lighting
A
- no shadows
- reduces surface detail, no contour
6
Q
Back lighting
A
- soft romantic
- head is silhouette
7
Q
side lighting
A
- solidarity + depth
- highlights expression (wrinkles + defects)
8
Q
Top lighting
A
- shadows on eyes, spiritual effect
- or villainous
9
Q
bottom lighting
A
- unnatural appearance
- shadows creeping up the face
- evil + shock
