This document discusses the uses and types of lighting in visual presentations. It identifies six uses of light: visibility, establishing time, contributing to overall design, creating mood, adding texture and shape, and directing viewer attention. There are two types of light: natural and artificial. Key features of light discussed are the source, quality in terms of intensity, and direction. Useful tips are provided for setting up lighting equipment safely and properly, such as securing stands, opening barn doors away from the body, and allowing lights to cool before moving or packing up.

1. Episode 12:
Let There Be Light
Kriztine Rosales-Viray

2. Concept Catcher
Uses of Light for Visual Presentation"
1. Visibility"
2. Establish Time"
3. Contributes to the Over-all design of the production"
4. Creates Mood"
5. Add texture and shape to subjects, objects and the set"
6. Directs and guides the attention of the viewer

3. Two types of Light
Natural

4. Artificial Lights

5. Features of Light
1. Source"
2. Quality — intensity of light"
Diffused Lighting — soft lighting"
Harsh Lighting — vivid lighting

6. 2. Direction — refers to the angle to which the light is
pointed toward the subject, object or set."
Frontal, side, under, top, etc.
FRONTAL
SIDE"
UNDER"
TOP"

7. 3-Point Lighting Set-up

8. Useful Tips for Setting Up
Lighting Equipment
1. Set up and lock the light stand before mounting the
light head."
2. Make sure all LOCKS are SECURE."
3. Open barn doors, look away and never point lights at
anyone when switching them on."
4. Do not move or jar the lights when on, the bulb might
burn out and explode. Always switch off lights before
moving.

9. 5. Use sand bags or weights to steady the stand."
6. Diffusers, filters, and colored gels will melt and burn
out as they get used. Do not panic! Simply turn off the
lights, let things cool down and replace them."
7. Wear gloves to protect your hands as barn doors and
lights become very hot when in use."
8. Do not get lights wet."
9. Never leave lights unattended."
10. Let lights cool down before packing up.

10. –Episode 12
“Let There Be Light.”