Definition of colour design: Colours are carefully chosen in all parts of the film including the sets, the lighting, the costumes etc. They are used to show moods and emotions of the characters or reflect the kind of scene that is happening, i.e bright colurs for happiness and dark colours for sadness.
Example of colour design:
Colour designs shows the different moods in the different scenes and the audience will subconsciously notice them and it will effect them.
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Lighting
Definition of available lighting: Often natural light, light that is readily available, free and has not been created for the sake of filming.
Definition of artificial lighting: Light produced by electricity instead of a natural source, has been created for the sake of filming.
Definition of key lighting: The main light which lights up the subject being filmed.
Definition of fill lighting: Fill lighting is used to lighten shadows and to control the contrast and lighting ratios.
Definition of back lighting: Lighting that separates the subject from the background. The back light is placed behind the subject and lights it from behind. Instead of providing direct lighting, its purpose is to provide definition and subtle highlights around the subject's outlines.
Definition of set lighting: Lighting for the set.
Definition of practical lighting: A prop light that can be used by the actors and is visible in the shot. Can be used to control brightness or colour.
Example of available lighting: The available lighting is used to give the impression of being outside here and this is the impression that the audience gets.
Example of artificial lighting: Artficial lighting is used here for special effects reasons, to give of an unearthly glow and this looks good to the audience.
Example of key lighting:
Key lighting helps create mood for the scene, the audience picks up on this mood and it affects them.
Example of fill lighting: Fill lighting is used here to create contrasts and to make some things stand out, here it creates a stunning effect that the audience can not help but notice and appreciate.
Example of back lighting: Back lighting is used to separate the character from the background so that the audience can see them.
Example of set lighting:
The set must be lit so that it can be seen by the audience.
Example of practical lighting:
Practical lighting is a more natural looking way of lighting the set and makes it seem more real to the audience.
Definition of artificial lighting: Light produced by electricity instead of a natural source, has been created for the sake of filming.
Definition of key lighting: The main light which lights up the subject being filmed.
Definition of fill lighting: Fill lighting is used to lighten shadows and to control the contrast and lighting ratios.
Definition of back lighting: Lighting that separates the subject from the background. The back light is placed behind the subject and lights it from behind. Instead of providing direct lighting, its purpose is to provide definition and subtle highlights around the subject's outlines.
Definition of set lighting: Lighting for the set.
Definition of practical lighting: A prop light that can be used by the actors and is visible in the shot. Can be used to control brightness or colour.
Example of available lighting: The available lighting is used to give the impression of being outside here and this is the impression that the audience gets.
Example of artificial lighting: Artficial lighting is used here for special effects reasons, to give of an unearthly glow and this looks good to the audience.
Example of key lighting:
Key lighting helps create mood for the scene, the audience picks up on this mood and it affects them.
Example of fill lighting: Fill lighting is used here to create contrasts and to make some things stand out, here it creates a stunning effect that the audience can not help but notice and appreciate.
Example of back lighting: Back lighting is used to separate the character from the background so that the audience can see them.
Example of set lighting:
The set must be lit so that it can be seen by the audience.
Example of practical lighting:
Practical lighting is a more natural looking way of lighting the set and makes it seem more real to the audience.
Incidental music
Definition of incidental music: Often known as background music it adds atmosphere to the scene but is not meant to be the audiences' main focus, rather it adds to what the audience is focusing on.
Example of incidental music:
The incidental music adds to the drama of the scene and makes it more dramatic to the audience unbeknownst to them.
The incidental music adds to the drama of the scene and makes it more dramatic to the audience unbeknownst to them.
Sound mixing
Definition of sound mixing: When all the recorded sounds are collected and then combined and mixed together into one or more channels.
Long take, short take
Definition of a long take, short take: A long take is an uninterrupted shot lasting a few minutes which is longer than most of the other shots in the film. A short take is a shot which lasts a smaller amounts of time than most shots in the film, usually a second or two at the most.
Example of a long take:
A long take is used here to make the different kind of camera shots seem even more amazing as they all happen at once without stopping or cutting and the audience will appreciate this.
Example of a short take (the first one):
A short take is used so the audience can quickly see where the pages are from without taking up to much time and the audience getting bored.
Example of a long take:
A long take is used here to make the different kind of camera shots seem even more amazing as they all happen at once without stopping or cutting and the audience will appreciate this.
Example of a short take (the first one):
A short take is used so the audience can quickly see where the pages are from without taking up to much time and the audience getting bored.
Superimposition
Definition of a superimposition: Two distinct shots being played at the same time but with one on top of the other.
Example of a superimposition:
A superimposition is used here to show the similarities between the two men and make their connection clear to the audience which is does, when in context.
Example of a superimposition:
A superimposition is used here to show the similarities between the two men and make their connection clear to the audience which is does, when in context.
Insert
Definition of an insert: An insert is when part of a scene is shot at a different length away or at a different angle from the main or master shot.
Example of an insert shot(the first shot):
They want the audience to be able to see where the pages they are looking at are from.
Cut
Definition of a cut: A cut it an abrupt, common way of transitioning from one scene or shot to another. One shot or scene finishes and another immediately begins, there is no smooth or fluid transition.
Example of a cut (lots in the first scene):
Cuts are used as a quick transition between shots or scenes, it stops the audience getting bored.
Example of a cut (lots in the first scene):
Cuts are used as a quick transition between shots or scenes, it stops the audience getting bored.
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