https://vimeo.com/234336073
Again, I am choosing another short clip for this analysis, (short and sweet, right?). nonetheless, whilst short it shall not be disregarded, as exemplified in my previous post.
Lighting is something that has always intrigued me, yet is sadly often overlooked (by myself, peers, and even pros). It can make or break a moment, but that seems to be the only time it is regarded; it either stands out due to its brilliance or for its’ lack-thereof – with standard, but effective, lighting being ignored.
Lighting is fantastic; it can illuminate obscure, reveal or hide, enlighten us or leave us in the dark, (okay, enough puns). Just by looking at the lighting of a scene or the placement of a character/object within it can tell an audience so much. A well-lit room with orange tones can give a sense of warmth, telling us a character is safe, whereas a darkened room with blueish/white tones can infer danger.
is that the hero of the story? If yes, then they’re likely well-lit. an illuminated hero is honest and open. Is that the villain? If yes again, they’re likely poorly lit, with a large portion of their face being obscured (but we need that to see emotions! Clearly got something to hide…). This can be shown in the accompanying clip: Adrian stands in the foreground well lit, whilst I remain in the back. Due to the lighting he is clearly shown to the subject, it is only when I move (first up, then forward – movement distracts focus too) into the light that my intentions become more clear.