After the last experiment that we did, Paul had split the class in two this week to learn more about lighting in our classes. The purpose was so that we had a good experience and enough knowledge to use more of this skill in our respective ‘series of experiments’ or projects towards the end of the semester.

Paul first showed us a couple of clips from an episode of a TV show – which indicated specific types of scenes where different ‘lightings’ was incorporated. One of the things that he mentioned was the importance of shadows and lighting for an ‘interview’. We used a couple of techniques that incorporated these lighting elements for an exercise during class. We used equipment such as reflectors and more.

Additionally, we also attempted and learned on how to prepare an ‘interview’ or a scene with a proper equipment including, cameras, projectors/ screen, lighting using reflectors, the importance of shadows especially in the subject’s face, etc. For me, I have never used equipment like these before so it was an important session or class for me. This is because I was able to learn the new use of lighting equipment but also, I was able to gain more knowledge upon setting camera exposure and focus using the right tools.

After, this class Paul suggested that some of us may use these new techniques of lighting and exposure to be utilised in our own projects for Project Brief #4. In my case, he suggested for me to use reflectors as I am going to film outdoors where the sun may hit the subject (actor) inappropriately that will result in a different lighting for each shot. Since my idea was to use different angles in each shot the natural lighting the sun produces, may not result in the same way for every frame or angle that I take. This is because being able to shoot a different angle means being able to film the subject in a completely different frame and position. As a result, the lighting of the shot will not be balanced, equally similar or consistent without the use of a reflector or some lighting equipment and balanced exposure setting.