Lighting can affect the mood of a scene and how a character is represented, this is because lighting can change the way we perceive an object/character. Low key lighting is commonly used in horror films as the enhanced shadows and contrast can make us fear the darkness as the shadows could be hiding anything which adds tension and fear.
however, high key lighting can be used to show the settings, objects or characters but this leaves every few shadows as many bright lights are needed to flood the scene with light and this can create a washed out look. Also high key lighting can be used to make a dramatic effect on the scene as you can use the contrast between light and dark to do this.
however, high key lighting can be used to show the settings, objects or characters but this leaves every few shadows as many bright lights are needed to flood the scene with light and this can create a washed out look. Also high key lighting can be used to make a dramatic effect on the scene as you can use the contrast between light and dark to do this.
Key light: the most important light the camera uses and is the main light used to highlight the main object.
Background light: this is used to highlight the background, also to balance the contrast between the subject in the foreground.
Fill light; this is used to reduce the contrast/shadows around the main object/subject to give the scene a more natural look.
Back light: This is used to illuminate the main object/subject by being placed behind it, this also gives a more three dimensional look to the main object/subject.
Background light: this is used to highlight the background, also to balance the contrast between the subject in the foreground.
Fill light; this is used to reduce the contrast/shadows around the main object/subject to give the scene a more natural look.
Back light: This is used to illuminate the main object/subject by being placed behind it, this also gives a more three dimensional look to the main object/subject.