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2. A Cinematographer is responsible for controlling the
amount of light in a scene and that enters the camera.
They are also responsible for controlling the
source, direction and colour of the light.
Roger Deakins: (-1.30)
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3.  Intensity
 Source
 Direction
 Colour

4. • The classical method is to shoot scenes
via the three point lighting system
(key, fill and back light)
Key light = primary lighting source;
Fill = used to soften or eliminate shadows
Back = from behind the subjects
• The combination establishes a clear
composition

7.  Often there is only one light
on an object or subject.
 This can be extremely
effective in representing a
subject in a particular way.
 A technique used by big
budget Cinematographers
but an accessible technique
for filmmakers with limited
equipment.
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8.  Light can be removed to
create meaning /
atmosphere
 Lighting also guides the
audiences’ attention towards
an object, figure etc.
 Hard lighting – creates
clearly defined shadows
 Soft lighting - creates a
difused illumination.

9. Hard light – heavy dark shadows
horror – intense - thriller
soft light – limited shadows very
smooth silky look
glamour – romance.

13.  Take 3 still photographs
using lighting (with one
light) and camera angle to
represent the same actor in
different ways:
 Antagonist
 A Love interest
 A third representation of
your choice