Chapter 8 - Lighting Kevin Bechet

Preview Key Terms Specific Lights White Balance 3 Point Lighting (Review)

Key Terms Background Light- Illumination of the set pieces and backdrop. Back Light- Illumination behind the subject and opposite the camera. Cast Shadow- Shadow that is produced by an object and thrown onto another surface. Contrast- The difference between the brightest and darkest spots in a video picture.

Shadows

Shadows

Key Terms Dimmer – A device that controls the intensity of light by throttling the electric current flowing to the lamp. Directional Light- Light that illuminates a relatively small area with a distinct light beam. Fill Light – Additional light on the opposite side of the camera from the key light to illuminate the shadow areas and thereby reduce falloff. Key Light - Principle source of illumination. Barndoors - Controls the direction of lighting.

Key Terms Color Temperature- Relative Reddishness or bluishness of white light, as measured on the Kelvin scale. White Balance - The adjustments of color circuits in the camera. Kelvin - The standard scale for measuring color temperature, or the relative reddishness or bluishness of white light. Lighting Plot - A plan, similar to a floor plan, that shows the type, size (wattage), and location of lighting instruments. Lighting Intensity- The amount of light falling on an object that is seen by the lens.

Lights Lowell Omni Light- Lowell Pro Light- Fluorescent Bank- Soft Light (Flood Light)- Ellipsoidal Light-

Key Terms Reflected Light - Light that has bounced off the illuminated object. To measure reflected light, point the light meter close to the object from the direction of the camera.

Primary Colors

White Balance

Lighting Plot

3 Point Lighting

3 Point Lighting