Lighting

the way things are laid out on a stage or a film set are arranged in such a way that is not by coincidence. Lighting is a huge part into films and stage work. Directors use a term called mise-en-scene, a french term, which means 'placing on stage' when thinking about their sets and scenes. I am writing this entry on lighting and how it is used in the real life makings of films. My class peers and I arranged a short clip to show how these key lighting skills are used.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCD7ODSsXa8

Key Lighting
This is the first shot you see in the clip. It highlights the main object in the shot, this can cause a shadow on the object or person. This lighting is mostly used in theaters or stages.

Back light
This type of lighting creates silhouettes. This lighting is used in horror films to create a sense of unknown to the film as the audience can not see the details on the persons face.

Filter Light
This lighting set up helps soften the skin, or object of the person in the shot. It is used mostly in films to prevent shadowing and helps all the cast look younger and brighter. This is how we see people at 'red carpet' events.

Under light
This type of lighting is when the light source is placed under the the face/object. This is used in horror films as it gives harsh shadows and highlights only some main parts of the face.

Top light
On the other hand, top lighting is used to create a more flattering highlight to the face/object in question.It makes the person appear young and takes away hard marks/blemishes or lines on the face.

Low-key light
This type of lighting is used mostly in horror films as it gives lots of different shadow tones to the shot. It creates hard lines and dark areas in the shot.

High key light
This is the most common of all the lighting set ups. This is a type used on TV everyday on news programs, interview shows and even soap operas. This is where 3 cameras are places around the main object/area of the shot. This prevents any lines or shadowing at all in the area of filming. It is often known as 3 point lighting.