Lighting Units - Motion Picture Lighting

INTRODUCTION Motion picture lighting is seldom static, for even the slightest movement of the camera or the subject can cause the lighting to shift. Movies take so long to complete, in part because of the enormous complexities involved in lighting each new shot. The cinematographer must make allowances for every movement within a continuous take. Each different colour, shape, and texture reflects or absorbs differing amounts of light. If an image is photographed in depth, …

…supply, unbalanced ground, etc.) The viewfinder will have to be the next best thing. The use of zebra striping effect comes in use where you will be 5 able to see which areas are brightly lit. This all wraps up the negative, yet positive factors that a DOP needs to deal with. Bibliography ·<Tab/>The Filmmakers Handbook Chapter 11: Lighting ·<Tab/>Class Notes