The White Balance! Getting colour temperature right. It is important that colour balance is as close to perfect as possible. You can always change the “look” at a later date.
Tungsten-halogen Light 3,200°K Made from quartz glass envelopes with a coiled tungsten filament surrounded by iodine gas. These lamps emit light of great intensity compared with incandescent. They also generate extreme heat. Tungsten is predominantly red in colour.
Fluorescent Light Fluorescent tubes do not contain the entire spectrum of light in their output. The light is generally rich in green but deficient in red. The amount varies between the various types.
Fill Light The key light is the main hard light that creates the modelling on the face of the subject. The fill light is a soft light source used to soften the shadows created by the key light to the desired amount.
Eyelight Eyelight is any light used to produce added sparkle to the eye of an actor. The sparkle is a reflection on the surface of the eye. It is created by placing a bright surface at a point where it will create a virtual image on the eye for the camera to pick up.
Eyelight Eyelight is any light used to produce added sparkle to the eye of an actor. The sparkle is a reflection on the surface of the eye. It is created by placing a bright surface at a point where it will create a virtual image on the eye for the camera to pick up.
Naturalism The cinematographer will ask the question, "Where is the light coming from and can I justify this light source?" They will then position lighting units which will appear to mimic a logical light source. Often the key light is cheated in order to provide a more flattering or interesting light on the actor.
Naturalism The cinematographer will ask the question, "Where is the light coming from and can I justify this light source?" They will then position lighting units which will appear to mimic a logical light source. Often the key light is cheated in order to provide a more flattering or interesting light on the actor. This is not the same as using only practical light sources to light the scene such as in the following example.
Pictorialism Pictorialism is lighting by way of using light angles which violate the logic of motivated lighting sources. This is often done to achieve a more pleasing image or to give the perception of depth to a set.
Pictorialism Pictorialism is lighting by way of using light angles which violate the logic of motivated lighting sources. This is often done to achieve a more pleasing image or to give the perception of depth to a set. For example, two opposing people might be backlit in a full-sun scene.
Pictorialism Pictorialism is lighting by way of using light angles which violate the logic of motivated lighting sources. This is often done to achieve a more pleasing image or to give the perception of depth to a set. For example, two opposing people might be backlit in a full-sun scene. Although this is not realistic, it satisfies the cinematic intention.
