Lighting

Lighting

 Artificial or natural?

This simple shot was an attempt to use both artificial and natural lighting at the same time. At the end of the corridor we can see the windows which lead to the outdoors and this is where natural lighting has slightly been let in. However on the ceiling there is a couple of lights on which are artificial and by only having artificial lights on and not letting a lot of natural light through, it still creates a dark image. This would be good to use in my thriller as I could make the artificial lights flicker and create a mysterious feel.

                                                        Natural Lighting

This shot is capturing pure natural lighting which is obvious as it is taken outside. The sun is shining directly on to the bench which is creating a long shadow after it. This type of shot creates a sense of warmth from the sun and I could use this in my thriller to show a scene set on a average day outdoors and I could add effects to make it look more like evening or brighten it to make it look earlier. However that would be easier if there was less shadows because with the length of the shadow we can tell that this shot was taken at sunrise or sunset because the sun isn't very high.

Chiaroscuro Lighting

This photo of the piano is an example of chiaroscuro lighting which is used to show the contrast between light and dark. It is usually used in paintings and art but it can also be used in films and videos to create a drama effect. In my thriller I could use this lighting to create an eerie feeling and this lighting can also be used on a persons face to create a dramatic effect and leaves a sense of mystery for the viewer.