Wednesday 10 October 2018

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.



















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