This still samples low-key
lighting because dark shadows are created to heighten the desired sense of fear
expressed by the lady's facial expression. This depicts top-lighting as
the female's features are accentuated alongside her fear-filled face. The
effect exerted by the lighting helps the audience to empathise the dark
emotions felt by the actress in this particular scene.
Low-key lighting is utilised
in the displayed still to suggest ambiguity of thriller yet romance. The effect
created is worth speculation as the shadows connote secrecy, reinforced by the
handheld gun in the man's possession. Nevertheless, this is a common craft of
lighting to show intimacy between a couple as the heads of the characters are
shadowed onto a wall behind. Top-lighting is also applied to show the facial
expression on the man's face as he caresses the lady.
This is a brilliant still
exemplifying high-key lighting during a night-time setting, which could be
mistaken for low-key. The depicted back-lighting presents the man as a
mysterious semi-silhouette as his other half is shadowed as it is consumed in
darkness. The effect of this is brilliant in a visual aspect as the bars on
this depicts a stealthy scene and connotes secrecy and discretion of
action.
This still shows high-key
lighting as no shadows are created and the subject is entirely in natural
daylight. This depicts top and back lighting as the picture is in full light.
The effects created are realistic and the character's attire of authority is in
full sight as his facial expression also connotes intimidation and superiority.
This still shows high-key
lighting but can be misconceived as low-key due to the chiaroscuro effect of
the shadows from the blinds. Behind the blinds however, natural lighting from
the daylight is applied into the frame. This mainly depicts non-studio lighting
as the only granted exposure to the still is shown through the blinds. The
effect of this enhances the intimacy of the scene and could be interpreted in
many metaphoric ways, suggesting for instance that the natural light being the
only source of light means that their privacy is withheld.
Low-key lighting is shown in
this still to give a dramatic/horror feel to the still of the actress. However,
the top-lighting also gives a glamorous look to the lady as her
facial features are accentuated. This depicts top-lighting.
The
effects created are of glamour, femininity and fear.
effects created are of glamour, femininity and fear.
High-key lighting
is exhibited due to the lack of shadows and the natural look of
the actress and her surroundings. This depicts top-lighting as her face is
shone upon and her facial features are accentuated in beauty. The effect of
this is to exhibit the lady in a glamorous manner.
High-key lighting is crafted
as the subject is fully lit, excluding the one shadow which indicates a
vertical object; most certainly a weapon; pointed towards the woman, causing
her to express such a fearful facial expression. This mainly depicts top-lighting. The effects
exhibit the woman's immense sense of fear as her shadow is reflected against a
wall and the faint shadow next to it suggests that she is to be attacked by a
vertically held weapon.
Low-key lighting is
manipulated as shadows are created on the top-left part of the actor. The
contrast of the lighting is reduced by filler lights and the actor's upper-body
is highly exposed. This mainly depicts top lighting because the shadows
are created on the lower part of his body. The effects created depict
a masculine male who is presumably highly skilled physically and someone who
has a fairly arrogant character.
Low-key lighting is exhibited
in this still to show the shadow created on one side of the actress' face. The
key light's focus on the other side adds emphasis to the smoke which provides
the still with dramatic shadows on the other side. This primarily depicts
back-lighting as there is a light derived from behind the woman. A dramatic
effect is created by the lighting and it connotes seriousness and a sense of
intimidation is established by the woman's prominent expression with support of
the lighting created.
Low-key lighting causes the
back-lighting to form the silhouettes and the elongated shadows of the four
figures. The effect of this includes mystery as well as fear because the
audience suspects that the figures may have a grotesque appearance waiting to
be unveiled to evoke shock from the audience.
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