1. Lighting Workshop Activity
1. For each lighting type screengrab a shot from
Movieclips (youtube channel)
2. How many lights used to create effect?
3. Draw where they are positioned on the diagram
(insert shape to show)
4. What health and safety points did you need to
remember when arranging this lighting set up?
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Level 2 - Where would you be likely to see this lighting effect being used?
Level 3 - How does this lighting effect create atmosphere?

2. Homework
• Upload group video clip to wix
• Each clip must be followed by the Powerpoint
slide explain the lighting technique

3. How many lights?
We only had one light to use for the workshop
Where are they positioned?
Backlighting
Behindthe actor and the actor is positioned right in front of the
actor. Sometimes for the best effect the camera should be
positioned close to the actor so no light escapes the silhouette of
the actor
What health and safety points did you need to remember when
arranging this lighting set up?
The camera man is to be careful not to look at the light since it’s
pointed right at the camera, also the actor may be standing near
the light too long and it could heat up whatever they’re wearing
You’d be most likely to see this technique in the ending scene of
movies to give a more dramatic impression
This lighting affects the atmosphere by making the figure seem
slightly ominous and it makes them look more dramatic.
Draw in the box where you would position your lights to
create the effect

4. To create this effect you’d only need one light
Low Key
They’re mainly positioned to the right of the actor, so there’s only
light on one side of the actor
There is a lot of light on one side of the person’s face so you can’t
leave the light on for too long or it could damage the light slightly.
This lighting affect is often used on the front covers of DVDs and
posters
This creates atmosphere by making the character look quite
serious and dark.
Draw in the box where you would position your lights to
create the effect

5. Under lighting only needs one light
The lights are often positioned right underneath the actor.
Under lighting
When arranging this set up, the actor needs to be careful not to
trouble the light when getting ready or during the shot in case
the source falls over.
You’d be most like to see this technique in thriller and horror
movies, or a movie that’s trying to make an adaptation of those
type of movies
This lighting creates atmosphere by bringing out any horror
features on a monster.
Draw in the box where you would position your lights to
create the effect

6. You only need one light
Right at the top of the actor
Top lighting
The actor ha to be careful not to look up and the light has to be
secure above the person.
This technique is mainly used by women in movies as it highlights
their cheekbones
It creates atmosphere because in most cases the person is
looking up so it makes the audience feel a bit numinous.
Draw in the box where you would position your lights to
create the effect

7. Four lights are needed for this type of lighting
They are positioned all around the set so darkness and shadows
are minimised
High Key Lighting
Make sure all lights are secure and be careful not to look at any
of the lights that are on the set since they’d be very bright and
easier to look at since there are so much of them
You would see this affect being used in sitcoms or rom-com
movies
This lighting creates a calm atmosphere as there are so much
lights it gives the sense as if there is nothing to hide.
Draw in the box where you would position your lights to
create the effect