Lighting and composition Flashcards

1
Q

what is key light?

A

creates sharp shadows and the contrast between two characters

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2
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what is backlight?

A
  • creates suspense and shadow
  • creates mystery
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3
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what is high key lighting?

A

creates a mood where characters seem wise

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4
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what is low key lighting?

A
  • creates all darkness and shadows
  • creates suspense and horror
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5
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what is naturalism?

A

key light comes from a source on the scene or from natural light

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6
Q

what is pictorialism?

A

deliberate lighting to give off certain mood

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7
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what is composition?

A

arrangement of all visual elements in frame

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8
Q

what can placing your objects off centre create?

A
  • more interesting photo
  • feels more picturoial and artistic
  • leave a void in scene make feel empty
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9
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what moods does formal balance give off?

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  • quiet
  • respectful
  • static scene
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10
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what moods do informal off balance give off?

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  • chaos
  • tension
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