Cinematic Lighting

In order to enhance the drama, depth, and atmosphere of the narrative, cinematic lighting goes beyond the conventional three-point lighting configuration. Lighting techniques used in filmmaking include light bouncing, light diffusion, and temperature adjustment.


The various styles of lighting used in movies include the following:
  • Key Lighting
  • Fill Lighting
  • Back Lighting
  • Side Lighting
  • Practical Light
  • Hard Lighting
  • Soft Lighting
  • Bounce Lighting
  • High Key
  • Low Key
  • Motivated Lighting
  • Ambient Light

Why is using cinematic lighting so crucial?

Film lighting is essential because it gives the spectator a visual mood, ambience, and feeling of meaning. Every stage of the filmmaking process, from outfitting a set to blocking actors, has an impact on the lighting arrangement and vice versa.


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