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

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Canon XL1 3CCD manual Lighting