Lighting

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" Take a look at the following stills.

1.Identify examples of high and low-key lighting.

2.Say which depict top, back or under lighting.

3.What effects are created by the lighting in each image? "

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      Low-key lighting is exhibited in this still to show the shadow created on one side of the actress' face. The key light's focus on the other side adds emphasis to the smoke which provides the still with dramatic shadows on the other side. This primarily depicts back-lighting as there is a light derived from behind the woman. A dramatic effect is created by the lighting and it connotes seriousness and a sense of intimidation is established by the woman's prominent expression with support of the lighting created. 

     Low-key lighting is shown in this still to give a dramatic/horror feel to the still of the actress. However, the top-lighting also gives a glamorous look to the lady as her 
facial features are accentuated. This depicts top-lighting. The 
effects created are of glamour, femininity and fear.

          This still shows high-key lighting as no shadows are created and the subject is entirely in  natural daylight. This depicts top and back lighting as the picture is in full light. The effects created are realistic and the character's attire of authority is in full sight as his facial expression also connotes intimidation and superiority. 

     

     Low-key lighting is manipulated as shadows are created on the top-left part of the actor. The contrast of the lighting is reduced by filler lights and the actor's upper-body is highly exposed. This mainly depicts top lighting because the shadows are created on the lower part of his body. The effects created depict a masculine male who is presumably highly skilled physically and someone who has a fairly arrogant character.

          High-key lighting is crafted as the subject is fully lit, excluding the one shadow which indicates a vertical object; most certainly a weapon; pointed towards the woman, causing her to express such a fearful facial expression.  This mainly depicts top-lighting.The effects exhibit the woman's immense sense of fear as her shadow is reflected against a wall and the faint shadow next to it suggests that she is to be attacked by a vertically held weapon.

          This still shows high-key lighting but can be misconceived 

     as low-key due to the chiaroscuro effect of the shadows

  from the blinds. Behind the blinds however, natural 

lighting from the daylight is applied into the frame. 

This mainly depicts non-studio lighting as the only granted exposure to the still is shown through the blinds. The

effect of this enhances the intimacy of the scene and could

be interpreted in many metaphoric ways, suggesting for instance that the natural light being the only source of light means that their privacy is withheld. 

    
    Low-key lighting causes the back-lighting to form the silhouettes and the elongated shadows of the four figures. The effect of this includes mystery as well as fear because the audience suspects that the figures may have a grotesque appearance waiting to be unveiled to evoke shock from the audience.




This still samples low-key lighting because dark shadows 
are created to heighten the desired sense of fear expressed by the lady's facial expression. This depicts top-lighting 
as the female's features are accentuated alongside her 
fear-filled face. The effect exerted by the lighting helps 
the audience to empathise the dark emotions felt by the actress in this particular scene.




    High-key lighting is exhibited due to the lack of shadows and the natural look of the actress and her surroundings. This depicts top-lighting as her face is shone upon and her facial features are accentuated in beauty. The effect of this is to exhibit the lady in a glamorous manner.







This is a brilliant still exemplifying high-key lighting during a nighttime setting, which could be mistaken for low-key. The depicted back-lighting presents the man as a mysterious semi-silhouette as his other half is shadowed as it is consumed in darkness. The effect of this is brilliant in a visual aspect as the bars on this depicts a stealthy scene and connotes secrecy and discretion of action. 





    Low-key lighting is utilised in the displayed still to suggest ambiguity of thriller yet romance. The effect created is worth speculation as the shadows connote secrecy, reinforced by the handheld gun in the man's possession. Nevertheless, this is a common craft of lighting to show intimacy between a couple as the heads of the characters are shadowed onto a wall behind. Top-lighting is also applied to show the facial expression on the man's face as he caresses the lady.