Lighting: still image analysis
In this image they have used
low-key lighting. There is
back lighting which is what gives the light effect on the characters face. There is also
top lighting which helps add onto to the smokey effect.
The use of
low-key lighting in this image makes the female look like a
villain. The
dark background connotes that she is a dark
character;
villain. The
shadow effect creates
mystery for the
audiences' and
connotes that this is a
mystery/thriller film.
In this image they have used
low-key lighting. They have also used
top lighting which creates the shadow effect on the characters face, this creates
mystery and and the way she is looking up at something/someone
connotes she is the
inferior character as she is below the other person or object. Both her hands being on her face could also
connote fear.
The
shot is taken from a
lower angle so that you can see the
shadow effect on her face. Everything else is blacked out apart from her face which builds up curiosity and makes
audience wonder where she is and what she is doing.
This image has
high-key lighting as it is set outside during the day time. You can see the characters face clearly and the bright lighting on his face shows power and goodness. The setting being outside with natural sunlight shows realism.
It is a medium shot which shows the
audience the
protagonist but doesn't give away too much about the
setting and his surroundings.
In this image they have used
low-key lighting along with a dark
costume for the
character. They have mainly used
back lighting and
top lighting in order to put the focus on the
main character.
The
camera angle and the use of
lighting on the
characters face males him look powerful and tells
audience that he plays an important
role.
They have used
high-key lighting here as you can see the actors face properly.
Although they have used
high-key lighting, they have also still created a
shadow effect which creates a
dramatic effect adds onto the
audience curiosity.
In this image they have used
low-key lighting, the darkness creates a private, closed up feel. The
side lighting reflects the shutters on the actors face; shows it is during day time.
The
back lighting shows there are other things happening in the surroundings.
They have included some
warm colours in this scene which
conveys the element of love and romance.
They have used
low-key lighting in this image which creates the long shadows at the front.
The shadows at the front are caused because of the
back lighting.
This image has
low-key lighting, there is a
shadow effect being created on the
actors face and on the wall which
portrays the
enigma.
They have used a
close-up so that
audiences' can see the characters facial expressions close up.
They have used
high-key lighting in this image as there are no shadows. This is a
low angle shot which makes gives the person more importance and
portrays them as a powerful person.
This image has
low-key lighting. They have not used much lighting which may be to
signify the
horror or
thriller element of the movie/show.
Dark lighting connotes mystery, horror and the aim is to make the scene more
dramatic.
There is
back lighting and
side lighting in this image, these lights help the
audience see the character in the shot but everything else is too dark to be seen which builds up questions in the
audience head.
They have used
high-key lighting in this image as you can see both the actors faces. They have mainly used
under lighting and
filler lighting which is what creates the
shadow effect in the back.
This
medium shot enables
audience to see the
actors faces and their
facial expressions along with some of the surroundings; e.g. the gun in the man's hand.
