Lighting
Using Three Point Lighting in a Studio.
Colour
Inquiry
Use an image and words to describe three point lighting system.
Describe some of the techniques that gaffers and best boys use to paint with light: Flags, gobos, diffusers, reflectors, gels (colours)
Find images / clips which use:
- High-key lighting
- Low-key lighting
- Expressive colour
Action
Creative intention: ‘Film a game of chess in which you use lighting to create a dangerous game.’
This should include the following shots:
- Wide shot
- Shot reverse shot of the two players
- Close ups of chess moves
- Reaction shots as the players think / react to their opponent.
You may use any of the lighting equipment in the lecture theatre to create an atmosphere.
Edit your clips together in WeVideo and add some suitable copyright free music from WeVideo library.
Reflection
Insert the finished video.
Comment on the lighting techniques you used to create atmosphere in the scene and discuss what worked well and what you would do differently next time.
