Cinematography

Cinematography

1. High Key

   • Unnaturally bright light often used to suggest an upbeat mood

2. Low key

   • low level lighting producing shadows, often used to suggest a sombre or frightening mood

3. Chiaroscuro

   • High-contrast lighting used to create distinct areas of light and dark

4. Practical

   • A light source that forms part of the scene such as a reading lamp

5. 3 point

   • Lighting set up that uses key light, and back light for illumination

6. Natural

   • Daylight used as a lighting score