unit 5: lighting study guide

The most basic lighting setup for video and film production consists of a key light, fill light, and a backlight.

• three-point lighting

• four-point lighting

• cross-key lighting

What is similar to three-point lighting but adds additional light known as a rim light behind the subject.

• four-point lighting

• cross-key lighting

Cross-shaped pattern of light

mostly works with electrics and cinematographer to design light

• gaffer

• grip

works with non-electrical equipment for camera and lighting departments

• grip

• gaffer

What elements affect camera exposure?

• f-stop

• using natural light

• changing how wide or narrow the iris is

• how fast or slow the lens speed is

main light in the scene. used to provide illumination and draw attention to the subject

used to fill in shadows or to soften the overall light in the scene

always behind the subject and hitting the back of them with light

what is the basic setting for a shoot measuring 3200K?

• white light

• yellow light

• bright light