Please enable JavaScript.

Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.

Cinematography, Composition, image - Coggle Diagram

- - - - opposite to the key light (key light on the right fill light on the left)
    - - often from a higher angle
  - - - Raising the key light and using more fill lights keeps the scene bright with few shadows
      - Lighting Ratio : the way the light is balanced on each thing in the frame
      - Diffused overhead lighting also reduces the shadows in the frame
    - - Smaller, brighter light sources. Harsher light creates more shadows
        
        Kicker light with soft fill creates a bright edge on the subject (angelic effect)
        
        Back light hits the side of the subject face and key lights keep face gently lit
      - Creates a dramatic affect , but should be avoided in most cases
        
        Can be used on mysterious characters to cast them in shadow and show the mystery of them in a visual way
      - Low key light
        
        Small amount or no fill light used to create a shadowy shot
  - - - The dinner scene in moonlight
        
        The DP swapped out the bulbs in the lights for stronger ones to brighten the scene using practical lighting
        
        also used some LED light mattes for additional soft and balanced lighting