Camera Lighting - Basic Techniques

Identify two common characteristics of low-key lighting. Select two.

• Low key lighting creates a noticeable contrast between light and dark.

• Low key lighting uses whatever light is already available at the filming location.

• Scenes shot in low key lighting have little to no shadows.

• Low key lighting creates a dramatic mood.

Identify two common characteristics of high-key lighting.

• High key lighting is bright and dominated by white tones.

• Scenes shot in high key lighting have little to no shadows.

• Scenes shot in high key lighting have noticeable shadows.

• High key lighting characterized by dark, black tones.

What is the biggest and brightest light in a basic three point lighting set-up?

• Back/Hair light

• Fill light

• Key light

• none of the above

A three point lighting set up consists of what three lights?

• Hard, Soft, & Fill light.

• Fill, Key, & Back light

• Key, Hard, & Soft light

• Back, Fill, & Medium light

All of these are examples of hard lights except which one?

• Flashlight

• Living Room Lamp

• Car headlights

• Sun

What responsibilities does a Gaffer have?

• Lighting

• Camera

• Electrician

• Microphones

What lighting technique is used in this still?

• High key lighting

• Artificial lighting

• Low key lighting

• Natural lighting

What lighting technique is used in this still?

• Low key lighting

• Naturalistic lighting

• Soft lighting

• High key lighting

Light coming from the same direction as the camera is called

• Back light

• Hard light

• Key light

• Frontal light

Which is smaller and more mobile?

• Crane

• JIB arm.