Blog Post #6- Lighting Research

Lighting Research 

         I wanted to know more about lighting so that I would feel confident on how I used it in my opening scene. I began by researching the different types of lighting that I learned from this website. 

Summary of each:       

Key Lighting 
        main light
Fill Lighting 
        removes dark shadowy areas
Back Lighting

        light from behind, separated subject from background
Side Lighting

        brings out textures in a shot
Practical Light

        use of regular light ex. lamps
Hard Lighting

        makes actor have an intense look, highlights their features 
Soft Lighting

        reduces harsh shadows
High Key

        Create bright scene, shadowless
Low Key

        Utilizes shadows, good for horror/thriller movies
Motivated Lighting

        Imitates natural lighting
Ambient Light

        Light that already exists in your filming location

Film use:

        For my film I could use hard lighting to highlight Lacy's facial features off distress when she starts hearing noises come from outside. I could also use practical light for scenes of Lacys and Steve inside a house together. I could use back light when showing the shadow of the stalker because I don't want the audience to know it's Steve in the opening scene but I want him to be separated from the darkness outside. I want to use motivated lighting to shine through the house to imitate moonlight and so you will still be able to see my main character in the house at night.

(Idea for back light on the shadow)