Lighting

There are several different ways of lighting a set for Film or TV:


The 3 point lighting system - There are lights coming from 3 different directions with the strongest light (The Key Light) lighting the subject from the front left, there is a weaker Fill Light at the front right and then the weakest light (The Back-light) placed behind the subject.

Back-lit - You only have a back-light that gives the effect of a silhouette of the subject

Ambient - No light is used other then any natural light and any light sources that the audience can see

High Key - In the scene there is a lot of light that fully lights the set

Low Key - The opposite of High Key where there is very little light on set

Filters - Filters can be used either during filming or in the editing process to change the color of the scene which effects the mood of the scene

For these photos we had to use Red Head Lights but for using these there are several Health and Safety Rules:

• They are extremely fragile so you have to be careful when using them so it is important not to knock them and that when transporting 2 people much carry them
• They also get very hot so you must not touch the heads
• It is important not to cover them with anything
• The lights are very powerful so don't look into them
• They MUST be switched off when not needed
• The bulbs are expensive and fragile so extreme care is needed
• All the cables must be taped down