DeVinci: The comparative size of the image depends on the amount of light (30-39).
The Fine Arts masterpieces are good to study lighting. Look at the old masters (paintings) in Mise-en-Scene page!
The materia of film is LIGHT. The control of light is lighting.
1. Nature of light: Light is a form of radiant energy.
2. Lighting purposes and functions
The basic purpose is to manipulate and articilate the perception of our environment. Establishing a context for our experiences, a framework.
The outer shronotope and the inner world -- emotions. Duality: Reality + Feelings. Sujective POV. Atmosphere.
3. The nature of shadows
We are not aware of shadows. Attaches and Cast Shadows.
Fast and Slow Fallout
Contrast. Change
4. Outer orientation functions
Spatial
Tactile
Time (Day/Night, Clock Time, Seasons)
5. Inner orientation functions
Establishing Mood
High and Low-Key Lighting
Above and Below Eye-Level Key Light Posotions
Predictive Lighting
Light = Dramatic Agent
Structuring
Chiaroscuro Lighting
1. Selective illumination
2. Low-key
3. Fast falloff
Light Source & Overall Illumination
Shadow Distribution & Falloff
Texture
Organic Function
Directional function
Spatial-Compositional Function
Thematic Function
Emotional Function
Flat Lighting
Cameo (A cameo scene has no scenery).
Silhouette
Special Effects
Strickly speaking, lighting is the special effect. There is no "natural" lighting, it's always manipulated light. Part of directing, my frieds, to focus our attention on something that communicated the meaning!
CINEMATOGRAPHY TOPICS: Aesthetics * Attributes of the Visual Image * Framing * Lighting * Setup * Three-Point Setup * Setup Variations * Fill Light Setup * Hints for Creative Lighting * Film Tech Theory * Film Stock * Film Cameras * Lenses * Filters * Contrast * Video Tech Theory * Video Cameras * Formats, Systems, Standards * Videotape Stock * Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope * Video Exposure * Video Contrast * Picture Monitor * Time Code * Digital Tech Theory * Digital Basics * Pixels * Bits * Sampling and Quantizing * Compression Basics * MPEG vs. DV Compression * Recap of Quality Variables * Comparison of Formats * Popular DV Cameras * Lighting Technology * Fresnel Lights * Open-Face Lights * Fixture Selection *
Light Control * Mounting Lights * Application *
