Film & TV Language: Lighting

Image 1
Identify examples of high and low-key lighting.
The strong contrast between the dark and light and the shadow on her face clearly means they used lowkey lighting
Say which depict top, back or under lighting.
There is some use of top lighting from an angle to make the star look glamorous but also create that eerie and mysterious look
What effects are created by the lighting in each image?
The lighting makes the face hard to seem which means maybe the character is deceiving and has m "masks" on to hide her true identity and since he faces is covered it creates makes her look like she is hard to trust because you cannot see her clearly and she has many hidden secrets.#

Image 2
Identify examples of high and low-key lighting.
The movie has definitely used low key lighting as you can't see much of the images other than the actor's face
Say which depict top, back or under lighting.
There is clearly top lighting maybe to accentuate the actor's features and make her look more glamorous and also make the actor not look so eerie
What effects are created by the lighting in each image?   
The character may be trapped somewhere or she is very lonely because the darkness that is surrounding her. Also, he lighting is coming from the top maybe her looking at the only piece of hope she has left.

Image 3
Identify examples of high and low-key lighting.
There is low-key lighting on the face because of the harsh shadows formed by the face although there might be filler lights because there aren't any shadows in the background
Say which depict top, back or under lighting.
There is clearly strong top lighting from a slight angle because the eyes are hard to see
What effects are created by the lighting in each image? 
This creates effects of this character being a harsh ruthless leader because the lighting creates shadows which are unsettling to the normal eyes, therefore, this personality may be disturbing

Image 4
Identify examples of high and low-key lighting.
This image uses some low key lighting because of it obvious that you can see the contrast between the light on his costume and hair and dark background
Say which depict top, back or under lighting.
They have used top lighting because it makes the actor seems brave and courageous while it also makes him look more attractive.
What effects are created by the lighting in each image? 
These effects create him to be the superior and fearless character and since the lighting is shining on the gun too it also makes him as violent

Image 5
Identify examples of high and low-key lighting.
The set uses high key lighting because there isn't such a harsh contrast between light and dark although fewer fillers have been used because of the harsh shadow in the background
Say which depict top, back or under lighting.
Top lighting and backlighting has been used the character seems to be more "rounded" and made to look glamours
What effects are created by the lighting in each image?
The lighting makes the character seem friendly and likeable which may mean she could be in a comedy movie although they shadow on her is quite harsh so maybe there is more to her

Image 6
Identify examples of high and low-key lighting.
High key lighting because there is slight contrast with the shadows but overall the pictures look realistic.
Say which depict top, back or under lighting.
They have used top lighting to make the star actors look attractive and to also create a focus on their face because of the surround is quite dark
What effects are created by the lighting in each image? 
The shadow effect makes the scene look more like artwork rather than scene froma movie so therefore they may be trying to show how their relationship is beautiful and majestic

Image 7
Identify examples of high and low-key lighting.
Low-key lighting has been used because of the harsh contrast between the light and dark and the strong shadows in the background.
Say which depict top, back or under lighting.
Top lighting has been used because it creates an eerie effect to shadows and its elongates the height of their body and also uses backlighting to creates the silhouettes of the actors.
What effects are created by the lighting in each image?
The lighting is extremely strong from the background causing silhouettes which makes them very abnormal and mysterious and the shadows are unproportional to their bodies which also makes it unusual for an audience to see therefore the four men may play the evil root in the movie

Image 8
Identify examples of high and low-key lighting.
There is a high contrast between the light wall and dark shadows so this must be lowkey lighting
Say which depict top, back or under lighting.
I believe the scene uses top lighting from an angle which covers half and makes half the face more visible. Also uses a lack of filler lighting because shadows re deinflity not "rounded" in the background.
What effects are created by the lighting in each image? 
Since you can only see half of her face it creates an ambivalent feeling which maybe the character is feeling because they might be feeling lost or confused. Also, the lack of other lights other than the key lights creates a sense of loneliness.

Image 9
Identify examples of high and low-key lighting.
High-key lighting has been used because there isn't a lot of contrast between the light and the dark in the movie scene.
Say which depict top, back or under lighting.
Top lighting because the shadows are created underneath her facial features.
What effects are created by the lighting in each image? 
The top lightweight creates a sense of hope that is shining upon her face and maybe she praying because she can feel the slight darkness suffocate her

Image 10
Identify examples of high and low-key lighting.
Low key lighting
Say which depict top, back or under lighting.
Backlighting is used because the main actor is hard to see and seems more like a silhouette
What effects are created by the lighting in each image? 
Creates horror like effects because there is lighting that bounces back of his face making is mask visible whereas his entire body isn't visible

Image 11
Identify examples of high and low-key lighting.
High key lighting
Say which depict top, back or under lighting.
Top lighting to make the actors seem like the stars of the movie and more glamorous
What effects are created by the lighting in each image? 
Creates the actor to be more important


Film Noir Research 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGlhWfjl3iU&list=PLR5WCMcLphEQqUBvgaTLzWtbBF9rWQiwe
Low key, black and white visual style
Crime dramas
1940-1950
Heavy use of shadows

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