In this week’s classes we focussed on exposure and lighting. I learnt that when filming it is important that you take note of the focal length and exposure in case you need to reshoot and replicate the shots as this is something that ultimately cannot be fixed in post production.

When shooting it is important that you try not to shoot against white walls because they tend to make the shots look flat and as though they don’t have depth. Furthermore, instead of using ambient lighting it looks more aesthetic if you use spot lighting. It is also important to think about what impact the lighting is going to have to the mood of the scene such as whether you use hard lighting or soft lighting.

This week has made me think about whether I need to focus on lighting in more detail for my test shoots. I feel as though lighting does have a visual impact on the mood of the scene and the emotional and psychological points I wish to convey in visual form.

Epiphany:

Lighting for film is able to achieve something that you can’t achieve in theatre/on the stage. It creates a sense of depth and makes a scene dynamic.