Types of lighting

In our lesson we learned about the standard lighting set up and what effect they have as well as other lighting techniques.

• Key light- The brightest light and most influential. It highlights the dimension and form of the subject.
• reflector/fill light- Helps to soften any harsh shadows that the use of key and backlights create. 

Back light- Helps counteract the effect

of the key light.

It forms an outline or silhouette. 

• under light effect- The main source will come from bellow the subject, this is often used in horrors and thrillers to create intimidation and a threatening type of atmosphere. 

• Top lighting effect- When the main source comes from above , it highlights the facial features and creates a glamorous look.   

• Low key lighting- This is created by using only the key and the backlight. this will produce a sharp contrast of light and dark areas on the screen  and also forms distinct shadows. 

(known as chiaroscuro which is italian for

contrast from light to dark)

• High key lighting- More filler lights are required to be used so the light appears more realistic. It reduces the lighting ratio that is present in the current scene.