Lighting
There are three basic shots: 1. Pack Shot
ÆThis is a perfectly lighted shot, but the lighting is subtle
ÆClear lighting
ÆPleasing to the eye and de‐narrativised
ÆMore neutral colour temperature
Examples include magazine covers
[TIP: White umbrella technique – this scatters the rays of light and is good if you’ve only got one light]
2. Standard Three‐point interview
ÆNot very stylised
ÆOften used for documentaries
ÆGood for giving the correct depth and features of subject
ÆUses three points of light as follows