Lighting

So far I've learnt a range of things about lighting that will help me to use lighting successfully in my own thriller. 
Lighting helps to convey a mood or atmosphere in the scene and the attention of the audience can be influenced by how an object, scene or person is lit and how it's important to the storyline. Also, directors use shadow to create a sense of mystery and suspense.

-Low key Lighting: Low key lighting is created by using key back lights which create a sharp contrast between the light and dark areas in the shot. The deep distinct shadows give a sense of mystery which is perfect for a thriller film.


-High Key Lighting: High key lighting uses more filter lights than low key, it makes the scene look more realistic. Shadows wont be as pronounced as low key

• The Key Light: Is usually the brightest and most influential light.

• The Back Light: Helps counteract the effect of the key light, it makes the character/object look more 'rounded' and realistic.

• The Filler Light: helps to soften the harsh shadows that the key light and back light create. There can be more than one filler light used. If little or no lighting is used then it's a silhouette.

• Under Lighting: Is when the main source of lighting comes from below the subject. This has a distorting effect on the object or person that is being light and it is often used in horror films.

• Top Lighting: When the main source of lighting is directed from above highlighting the main features of a character, it can be used to create a glamourous look for the subject.