Types of Lighting

Lighting

Lighting can be used to reflect the internal feelings of the subject. It is also used to highlight the importance of the subject/character and different objects within a frame. Lighting techniques are often also used to create shadows or darker areas in an environment or on a characters face.

Types of lighting

High key lighting:

This is created by using more filler lights and is now often used to suggest an upbeat mood. It creates a more natural looking environment.

A film such as a romantic comedy would use a lot of high key lighting. This is because it creates a more upbeat and natural environment. This fits exactly with the way a romantic comedy should come across.

Low Key lighting:

This creates a sharp contrast of light and dark sections within a frame and is created by using back lights and key lights. It can be used to create and emphasise silhouettes and shadows.

This type of lighting is used in films such as horrors. It creates a more creepy, dark, scary type of atmosphere which is how horror's are meant to come across.