Review Light and Color Realism vs Formalism STYLE

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Review + Light and Color

Review + Light and Color

Realism vs. Formalism STYLE over content of the film What we are seeing is

Realism vs. Formalism STYLE over content of the film What we are seeing is visibly manipulated https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=7 JDa. OOw 0 MEE Classicism Combination of style and content to gain best viewer experience with plot/story Majority of films we watch (have both realism and formalism) Realism Elements are unmanipulated Lighting is natural, shot is normally eye level, https: //www. youtube. com/watch? time_continue=25&v=4 nj 0 v. EO 4 Q 6 s

Three Point Lighting: Standard method of lighting in visual media The use of three

Three Point Lighting: Standard method of lighting in visual media The use of three separate positions allows the photographer to illuminate the subject of the shot however desired, controlling shading & shadows

Lighting KEY LIGHT: aims directly at the subject (subject of shot, probably main character)

Lighting KEY LIGHT: aims directly at the subject (subject of shot, probably main character) and is brightest light source for the shot FILL light: a softer light, usually placed on the opposite side of the key light Fill light cuts down on shadows from the key light’s brightness Positioning of the fill affects the overall appearance of the lighting pattern BACKLIGHT: shines behind the subject, separating him/her/it from the backround Enhances depth of shot Is responsible for that halo sometimes seen on actor’s heads

Three Point Lighting Continued

Three Point Lighting Continued

Why do we need backlight? No Backlight https: //www. slideshare. net/shanovitz/lighting-in-film Backlight increases contrast

Why do we need backlight? No Backlight https: //www. slideshare. net/shanovitz/lighting-in-film Backlight increases contrast and enhances perceived “sharpness”

High Key Lighting • High Key lighting: style of lighting emphasizing bright and even

High Key Lighting • High Key lighting: style of lighting emphasizing bright and even illumination, with few conspicuous shadows. Used mostly in comedies, musicals, and light entertainment films.

Low Key Lighting Low Key Lighting: A style of lighting that emphasizes diffused shadows

Low Key Lighting Low Key Lighting: A style of lighting that emphasizes diffused shadows and atmospheric pools of light. Often used in mysteries and thrillers.

Significance Color Warm colors (red, yellow, orange): Suggest aggressiveness, violence and stimulation/tend to come

Significance Color Warm colors (red, yellow, orange): Suggest aggressiveness, violence and stimulation/tend to come forward in most images Black-and-white: Used for symbolic purposes/simplistic Cool colors (blue, green, violet): Suggest tranquility, aloofness and serenity/recede in an image