Main Task - Production - Lighting Workshop.

Spill

One Light ONLY to light every single scene in the Film Noir.

What is Lighting?

All video has some sort of lughting. Whether it be natural light or artificial light. The goal is to choose the best lighting to suppoer the clip.

Lights on roof = Top Lighting

Film Noir's must have shadows everywhere.

When looking at a location, have to make sure the lighting gives it the right mood.

Always identify the source of light first.

- Never plug the lighting kit into a plug without a surge protector.
- Change the bulb.
- Never shake the red head.

Rules

Rule 1 - Work the light at your working height level.
Rule 2 - Powerlead has to hang down.
Rule 3 - Make sure that the barndoor is level with the leg.
Rule 4 - Never use lights outside.
Rule 5 - Before you plug in surge protector, press yellow, red, yellow.

As lights are about to turn on, go on to say "Dont look into the lights please".

The red head needs to be atleast 1 meter from the top of any room.

Your ready to put the kit away if you can put your hand on the redhead for atleast 5 seconds.

3 Point Lighting

Uses 3 lights:
- Key Light - Strongest, most influence on the scene.
- Fill Light
- Back Light

Fill Light

Placed opposite side of Key Light

Back Light

Places behind the character, but to the side so not directly in shot.