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Lighting Blog Task

 Lighting blog tasks



Still image analysis

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Lowkey lighting has been used to create a shadow on the woman's face. Top lighting, from the left-hand side, allows the majority of the woman's face to be hidden in the shadows. This technique could've been used to create mystery and potentially depict her as the femme fatale









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Lowkey lighting is used to create dramatic shadows on the woman's face. Top lighting is also used which accentuates her features and the feminine aspects of it. The positioning of her hands and the expression on her face presents her as being in a state of disparity.







 
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In this image, high key lighting is being used. Although there are shadows around certain parts of the protagonists face, the effect of the lighting is more realistic and not as harsh. The shadows that are seen under his eyes and neck appear to be created through top lighting. These shadows portray the protagonist as domineering and potentially tyrannical.







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Lowkey lighting, along with other lighting techniques, has been used to present narrative to an audience. The use of key lights and backlights produces a strong contrast between the light and dark (Chiaroscuro). Top lighting, similarly to the others, has been used in this image. This generates a dramatic shadow on the left side of the protagonists face The use of top lighting also brings attention to the weapon that is held in the protagonist's hand. A low-angled shot is also used to portray him as dominant




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This image uses lowkey lighting. Top lighting is used to give audiences a clear view of the protagonist's fearful expression. This image is a low angle shot which puts us into the shoes of the antagonist, which gives viewers the audience pleasure of voyeurism. 










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In this image, lowkey lighting is used. The key light, glaring through the binds, creates the feeling of secrecy. Blinds are usually a key convention featured in crime drama movies. It also has certain aspects of a neo-noir.









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Lowkey lighting is used to give a chiaroscuro effect. silhouettes are generated through the backlighting. These silhouettes create enigma for the audiences as the identities of these individuals are not presented to the audiences. The use of silhouettes also brings attention to the weapons within the characters hands.






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Lowkey lighting is used, You can identify this by the dramatic contrasts between darkness and light. The key light, coming from the left-hand side, puts emphasis on her fearful facial expression. This indicates to the audience that some form of danger is present. 







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High key lighting is used in this image to light up the entirety of the image and clearly present the protagonists face to the audience. Top lighting is used to give the illusion that light is shining down onto her. This, along with the positioning of her hands, conveys a theme of religion and spiritual presence 







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Lowkey lighting is used within this image. Backlighting is used to create a dramatic contrast between the light and the darkness from the surrounding environment. The backlight only presents half of the antagonists face to the audience which creates an ominous effect. Lighting is also used to bring attention to the weapon that is in the antagonist's hand. The image is shot from a low angle. We are put in the shoes of the protagonist.













Film noir research 

Film Noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and sexual motivations. These sexual advances are usually taken place by the femme fatale. The term Femme fatale is referred to a woman that uses her desirable qualities and seductive nature to lure a male protagonist into a compromising and deadly trap. The lighting style is typically lowkey lighting, very rarely are filler lights used. The dark lighting in film noir is typically used to create tension 


Film noir YouTube clip analysis 




This clip falls under the genre of film noir, it has all of the typical conventions that are seen when watching this genre. Lowkey lighting is used throughout the sequence of this clip. This is deliberately used to create tension and build suspense The lowkey lighting with directed lighting on certain parts or movements on the body ensures that the viewer focuses on the aspects that are highlighted. 



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