Demonstrates the three basic considerations in controlled photographic lighting: placement of lights, quality of light and lighting ratio. Shows the functions of main, fill, background and accent lights.
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ACMI Identifier
002385
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Cinematography - Lighting
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Video recording - Production and direction
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography - Lighting
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)