This is how I am going to utilise lighting in my recent A2 media project in creating a music video

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Lighting
How I am going to use lighting in my music video

2. The Introduction
S In the introduction I was going to use low key lighting,
and possibly add extra effects in turning down the
contrast. This will create more intrigue to the audience
and as the song goes on, the lighting and contrast will
increase with more longer shots directly at the character
to reveal his full identity. This would make the video more
exciting and would make the audience want to watch
further in the video.

3. Low Key Lighting
S I shall couple low key lighting with close ups to keep the
suspense and false reading for the song, until the main
character enter the bar.

4. Street Scene
S When the character walks towards the bar, I could use
brighter lighting and longer shots to show where he is
going. The lighting used would be mainly fairly bright,
however, it will be set going into evening so naturally it
will be darker. Streetlights maybe to use, but I would want
them to take the quality away from the video.

5. Bar Scene
S In the bar scene, I am going to have bright, high key
lighting to introduce and enhance the chance in tone in
the song, changing from tense to lighthearted. The
lighting will emphasise the humorous actions of the main
character, which will enhance the effect on the audience.

6. High Key Lighting

7. High Key Lighting
S High key lighting will be utilised to ensure that all
characters will be clearly shown, but mainly the framing
will enhance the main character. This diagram shows
how I shall get the full effect of using high key lighting.
S Also this lighting will show all aspects of mise en scene,
meaning that I will need to ensure that all props and
costumes re suitable and ready on the day of the shoot.
S This lighting will also be used if I stray from the main
scene into a narrative section, this would be filmed in a
different location.