Lighting blog tasks

 1) Still image analysis


Look at the still images on slides 33-37 of the Film Language Powerpoint linked above. Copy the images into your blog and answer the following questions for each image:

  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?   

1.

E:\My docs\My Pictures\Film Stills\18631_Bladerunner-3.jpg Lowkey side lighting that emphasizes her act of smoking, creating an effect of superiority as a fem-fatale or boss.

2.

E:\My docs\My Pictures\Film Stills\Annex%20-%20Dietrich,%20Marlene%20(Shanghai%20Express)_03.jpg Lowkey front lighting, creating an effect of beauty and glamour

3.

E:\My docs\My Pictures\Film Stills\macbeth_rgb.jpg Lowkey side lighting, darkening his face creating an effect which places him in a position of power

4.   

E:\My docs\My Pictures\Film Stills\Sin_City_005.jpg_cmyk.jpg Lowkey, back lighting emphasizing the grim atmosphere and creating an effect of vigilantism 



5.
E:\My docs\My Pictures\Film Stills\Psycho_1.jpg Highkey front lighting, creating an effect of spotlight where she is caught and brought to light

6.
E:\My docs\My Pictures\Film Stills\clockwork1.jpg Lowkey back lighting creating an effect of mystery as we can only see their sihlouettes

7.
E:\My docs\My Pictures\Film Stills\chienandolou1_cmyk.jpgLowkey side lighting highlighting her facial expression creating an effect of 

8.
E:\My docs\My Pictures\Film Stills\Joanofarc1.jpg Highkey top lighting creating a spotlight effect, as if god themselves is answering the prayer

9.
E:\My docs\My Pictures\Film Stills\double.jpg Lowkey back lighting creating an effect of mystery as it may connotate the man is hiding something behind his back. This can also be deduced by his gun

10.  Lowkey bottom lighting creating an effect of fear and making micheal myers a symbol of dominance


What is film noir?

  • Film noir is a style of film that became popular in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • It usually includes crime, mystery, detectives and sometimes murder or betrayal.

  • The films often have a dark, serious atmosphere, with characters who are morally complicated.

  • Classic film noir was usually filmed in black and white, which helped create strong contrasts between light and darkness.

Film noir lighting

  • Low-key lighting: Uses less light overall, creating a dark and mysterious atmosphere.

  • High contrast: Bright areas are placed next to very dark areas, making shadows stand out.

  • Shadows across faces: A character's face might be partly hidden in shadow, making them seem secretive or difficult to trust.

  • Venetian blind shadows: Light shining through blinds can create lines across walls or characters. This is a common visual style in film noir.

  • Side lighting: Light comes from one side, leaving the other side of a character's face darker.

  • Silhouettes: Characters can appear as dark shapes against a brighter background, making scenes feel tense.

  • Street lighting: Streetlamps, signs and lights shining through windows can create dramatic effects, especially in night scenes.

  • Why it matters: The lighting helps build suspense, show danger and make characters seem mysterious. It can also reflect the characters' emotions or suggest that they are hiding something.




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