Lighting in Film

In this blog, I will be analyzing what is lighting, who is responsible for creating lighting in films, and the definitions of elements of lighting. Additionally, I will list a well-known individual in the industry and define their style. 

First of all, lighting is the changes in light due to the time of day, season or geographical location. Its primary purpose in films is to create visual moods, atmospheres, and a sense of meaning for the audience. 

The person responsible for creating lighting on a film set is the cinematographer. This position comes with the responsibility of directing the camera and lighting crew, capturing the directors vision, and creating suitable frames for a film by assessing elements such as the composition, color, and exposure of the shot.  

A well-known individual in the film industry is an American filmmaker named Wes Anderson. Wes Anderson is known for his individualistic, detailed, and symmetrical film making. Some of his popular films include The French Dispatch, Rushmore, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Isle of Dogs.  

The elements of lighting are direction, quality, source, and color. Direction in lighting refers to where the lighting is coming from and where it lands in relation to the subject. Quality refers to the intensity of lighting in a  shot. Source refers to the role of the lighting. Lastly, Color refers to the color of lighting.