Film Lighting Quiz

What is the primary purpose of film lighting?

• To choose the film location

• To determine the camera angle

• To create special effects

• To set the mood and atmosphere

Who determines the lighting setup for a scene?

• Director of photography

• Film director

• Gaffer

• All of the above

What is the key light in film lighting?

• A lamp used for lighting

• The primary light source

• A type of lighting equipment

• A camera mounted flash unit

What is high key lighting commonly used for?

• Action and adventure films

• Comedies and musicals

• Horror and thriller films

• Drama based cinema

What is low key lighting commonly used for?

• Horror and thriller films

• Comedies and musicals

• Action and adventure films

• Drama based cinema

What is the purpose of fill light in film lighting?

• To create a dramatic effect

• To highlight the subject

• To balance out the key light

• To create shadows

What is a backlight in film lighting?

• A light that separates the subject from the background

• A light that hits the actor from the back

• A light that illuminates the form of the subject

• A light that fills in the shadows

What is practical film lighting?

• Lighting created by the gaffer

• Lighting created by the cinematographer

• Lighting created by the director

• Lighting sources already present in the scene

What is hard light in film lighting?

• Sharp and harsh light with direct beams

• Light that enters the frame from the side

• Light reflected or bounced off a surface

• Light that imitates natural lighting sources

What is bounce cinematography light?

• Light that enters the frame from the side

• Light that imitates natural lighting sources

• Light that separates the subject from the background

• Light reflected or bounced off a surface