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How can we use studio lighting to portray feelings of victory & joy? High-Key Lighting Set Up Instructor, Ms. Lieberman
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Do Now: On your weekly ‘Do Now’ sheet, answer the following questions in full sentences; 1. Describe how low-key lighting can be used in your current Propaganda project. 2. List and explain one well known style of low- key lighting taken from painting. 3. Pick up your handout sheet for our group practice. Fill it out and hand it in! -:)
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Do Now: Review 1.Low key lighting can be used in your Propaganda Project to create a dark mood, feelings of mystery and/or oppression. 1.Rembrandt lighting is a form of low-key lighting. a. The light is placed at a 45 degree angle and illuminates the subject from the side. b. A triangle shape is formed on the opposite side of the subjects face.
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How can I use High-Key Lighting in my Propaganda Project? Benchmarks: Setting up and using multiple strobe lights Using a light meter Using a gray card Shooting in camera RAW Common Core: Key Ideas and Details RST.9-10.3. Craft and Structure RST.9-10.4. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas RST.9-10.7.
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How can I use High-Key Lighting in my Propaganda Project? High key lighting photography eliminates harsh shadows to create a bright environment. It is generally used to convey an upbeat, funny or beautiful subject but can be manipulated to communicate a number of moods and concepts.
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How can I use High-Key Lighting in my Propaganda Project? High key lighting is used regularly for model photography, flowers and other subjects that are relatively feminine in nature as well as product photography. A product shown on white tends to suggest that it is high quality or upscale in nature. High key is shot on a white background or a cyc (cyclorama) wall.
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How can I use High-Key Lighting in my Propaganda Project? High-Key Lighting Examples
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How can I use High-Key Lighting in my Propaganda Project? High-Key Lighting Examples
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How can I use High-Key Lighting in my Propaganda Project? High-Key Lighting Examples
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How can I use High-Key Lighting in my Propaganda Project? What are the differences and/or advantage between a 3, 4 and 5 light set-up? 4 - Light High-Key Set-Up 2 - Light High-Key Set-Up
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How can I use High-Key Lighting in my Propaganda Project? More lights = more control over your lighting situation! 4 - Light High-Key Set-Up 2 - Light High-Key Set-Up
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How can I use High-Key Lighting in my Propaganda Project? 3 Light Set-Up 3 - Light High Key Set-Up Background Lights: 2 o Place them approximately 2-3 ft away from the background Key Light: 1 o Which is the light providing the overall lighting on your subject, to one side of your subject, approximately 5 ft away, also at a 45 degree angle to them. Set your background lights 1 to 1.5 f-stops over your subject.
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How can I use High-Key Lighting in my Propaganda Project? 4 - Light High Key Set-Up: Background Lights: 2 o Place them approximately 2-3 ft away from the background and aim them at 45-degree angles toward the background. Key Light: 1 o Which is the light providing the overall lighting on your subject, to one side of your subject, approximately 5 ft away, also at a 45 degree angle to them. Fill Light: 1 o Place opposite the key light, at the same distance away from the subject and at the same angle. Set your background lights 1 to 1.5 f-stops over your subject.
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How can I use High-Key Lighting in my Propaganda Project? High-Key Set Up Other variations
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How can I use High-Key Lighting in my Propaganda Project? Individual Practice: (15-20 minutes) 1. Locate three examples of high key lighting. 2. Put each image into a Microsoft word document and describe, in one or two sentences, how each image expresses a feeling of victory or happiness. 3. Email to Ms. L when complete. 4. Subject heading; high key lighting samples 5. Group Shooting Practice Next! a. Form a group of no more than four students b. 15 minutes per set - per group (we need to share) c. Fill in your handout sheet!!!!
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Group Practice: Shooting a high + low key image * Groups have a time limit of 15-20 minutes per set 1.Form a group of no more than four individuals. 2.Each person in the group has a specific job; a. photographer; shoots image(s) b. photo assistant; takes light readings using a light meter, moves lights on set c. subject; listens to photographer and follows their instructions d. digital tech; takes production notes, list of group members, f-stops, shutter speed, etc. downloads images to google docs and shares with group. 3.Each member of the group will photograph a total of two images; 1 high key lighting (against white) 1 low key lighting (against black). 4.Each group member will rotate jobs within the group so each group member has the experience of exploring all job. 5.Once shared- students will work on their individual images. a. Crop each image, 8X10 at 72 DPI. (Retouch if necessary) b. Rename images files; your.name.high.key.jpg –and- your.name.low.key.jpg c. Email your final images; subject heading; High and Low lighting practice. d. Remember that the digital tech (each student) will need to hand in their technical notes via email or hardcopy.
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How can I use High-Key Lighting in my Propaganda Project? Check for understanding: Explain why one might use a high key lighting set- up. Group discussion. Thumbs up - everyone understands the individual assignment + group assignment!?! Everyone should have a handout! Once you complete the individual assignment you may work on your individual Propaganda Project
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How can I use High-Key Lighting in my Propaganda Project? Summary Review: 1. Explain/define high-key lighting. 2. Explain why you might use high key lighting in your propaganda project? 3. What is the main difference between using a 3, 4 or 5 lighting set up?
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Classwork: Propaganda Project Propaganda Poster Propaganda Project, Due TBA 1. The CHECKLIST, RUBRIC & BENCHMARKS have all been shared in Google Docs via your HSGCA email. 1. The CHECKLIST, RUBRIC & BENCHMARKS are also posted in class on our board. 1. Please inform me ASAP if you did not receive a copy.
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