Explanation of film lighting terms

As a visual art, movies transmit a series of continuous moving image information, and the transmission process of these information is the process of transmitting light to human visual sensory nervous system through certain technical means.

Basic introduction

1, movie lamp

There are many ways to run out of light in movies.

According to the position of light, it can be divided into flat light, side light, top light and bottom light.

According to the quality of light, it can be divided into spotlight, astigmatism, soft light and strong light.

According to the light direction, it can be divided into front light (light source in front), side light (light source in the side), backlight (light source in the back) and bottom light (light source in the bottom).

According to the brightness of light, it can be divided into strong light and weak light.

According to the modulation of light, it can be divided into low-key light and high-key light.

2. The role of movie lighting

Complete the exposure of photographic images and realize the establishment of images.

Controls the relationship between brightness level and contrast of the picture.

Determine the atmosphere effect of the scene

Highlight and emphasize the modeling characteristics of the subject.

Set the visual tone for the movie.