How to Create Stunning Cinematic Lighting

What is one of the key elements to creating cinematic images?

• Costuming

• Editing

• Lighting

• Soundtrack

What characteristic of light creates depth and makes images look more three-dimensional?

• Direction

• Quality

• Quantity

• Color

What is the most common placement of a key light?

• Below the subject

• Slightly above the subject and about 45 degrees from the camera off to one side

• Directly in front of the subject

• Behind the subject

What does a catch light do?

• Creates a spooky, scary feel

• Lights up the background

• Helps draw the viewer's attention to the subject

• Creates shadows on the face

What lighting pattern is known for creating a triangle of light on the cheek?

• Rembrandt lighting

• Split lighting

• Paramount lighting

• Loop lighting

What does the fill light do in a three-point light setup?

• Creates a halo around the subject

• Fills in light, usually on the opposite side of your key light

• Lights up the background

• Highlights the subject's hair

What effect does using more fill light have on your image?

• Makes the subject appear slimmer

• Gives a lighthearted, less dramatic look

• Gives a more dramatic look

• Creates more contrast

What is the purpose of backlight or rim light?

• To create a halo or rim around the outline of the subject

• To create depth by contrasting the light

• To create a checkerboard effect on the background

• To fill in shadows on the face

What lighting pattern is typically used to create a more feminine look?

• Loop lighting

• Paramount lighting

• Split lighting

• Rembrandt lighting

What does low-key lighting create?

• A lighthearted, less dramatic look

• A halo or rim around the subject

• More contrast and depth

• A flat, two-dimensional image