Q1:

In the lecture, different types of lights and some lighting techniques were covered.

They are definitely relevant to our project because we should be seeking to re-create certain stylistic elements of films we’ve seen that inspire us, communicate a certain meaning or even just look plain great.

Lighting is arguably one of the most important elements of film but constantly seems to be overlooked. It is really great to be spending time learning about proper lighting techniques and the approach to achieving a certain aesthetic quality on camera.

In our film, the use of lighting will perhaps be most important during the exterior scene whereby our protagonist needs to appear as though he’s under street light.

Q2:

From ‘Lighting the Shot’ (Week 7):

1. It was interesting to read about the emphasis on the importance of consistency and continuity in lighting. This subject sort of makes me uncomfortable because I’d imagine it’s a lot harder to keep a track of continuity in lighting as well as action/tempo/etc. whilst on a shoot.

2. Another interesting take away point from this reading was what was said about spot metering. Although we won’t be using a light meter on our shoot, it was good to finally read a simple explanation of the process of light metering as well as the purpose.

Q3:

In creating this scene, Antonioni would have carefully considered the blocking of the sequence. Becuase his characters were constantly on the move, it is likely that there would’ve been a huge number of cues for certain actions (actors) and reactions (crew/camera) to be executed.

The way in which the photographer and the model are framed is interesting ways all throughout the scene and remain in focus for the most part. It could be argued that this precision in execution was partly due to the influence of the director whilst the scene was filmed – the scene runs like clockwork and feels as though it was choreographed.

Because the characters also move through different spaces, there would most likely have been either multiple cameras used to cover the action or a very considered plan for continuity in the action.