Directional Lighting 101 Quiz

The purpose of choosing the direction of light in film and photography is (a)  

• To control what areas are illuminat
• To determine the color of the light
• To set the temperature of the light

What is another name for front lighting?

• Edge lighting

• Side lighting

• Flat lighting

Match the following statements with their correct reasons:

• Enhances facial features

• It casts shadows under the eyes

• Creates a dramatic effect

• It illuminates the background

• Provides even lighting

• It highlights the cheekbones and defines the jawline

What is the effect of top lighting on the face?

• It illuminates the entire face

• It creates minimal shadows

• It casts shadows dramatically downwards

What is underlighting and what effects does it have?

• Light from below, flipping the highlights and shadows

• Light from the siae, splitting the face in half

• Light from above, creating deep shadows

Why is a 45° light so versatile?

• It creates an outline of the face.

• It creates deep shadows on the face.

• It adds clarity and illumination as well as added depth and texture.

What is the effect of split lighting?

• It divides the face into light and dark halves

• It illuminates the entire face

• It creates minimal shadows

What is the primary use of backlighting?

• To define and highlight a shape, separating it from the background

• To create a dramatic scene with deep shadows

• To create a happy upbeat mood, with everything illuminated

How does lighting affect the mood of the character and scene?

• By telling the audience what time of day it is in the scene.

• By communicating the temperature or weather of the scene.

• By controlling what is illuminated and what is in the shadows it help to communicate directly with audience.

Is the light used to make film primarily natural or artificial light sources?

• Natural light sources

• Artificial light sources