Lighting: still image analysis

1) This is high key lighting

2) back lighting

3) The lighting creates a mysterious atmosphere, this is because half of the lady's face is hidden and half is lit. So she wants to remain unknown.

1) This is low key lighting.

2) top lighting is used.

3) The lighting used only shows her face, this is because they want us to see her facial expression to create a mood or atmosphere. However they have kept her body dark. This indicates to the audience that this movie is quite dark and could be foreshadowing future, dangerous events.

1) This is high key lighting.

2) This image uses top, back and under lighting.

3) By using all 3 different types of lighting, we can see who the character is and what he is doing. His facial expressions are revealed. This indicates to the audience what sort of movie this would be.

1) This is low key lighting.

2) They have used top lighting

3) The objects that stand out are shining- the gun. Also, his face is lit up to show his dominance and how he is superior.

1) This is high key lighting

2) This image uses top, back and under lighting.

3)There is a dark shadow in the background. We can see the lady's posture on the wall, the producers wanted to reinforce this.

1) This is high key lighting

2) This image uses natural light- this is because you can see the daylight coming through the blinds.

3) It makes the image look and feel more realistic and looks like a natural pose.

1) This is low key lighting.

2) They have used back lighting. This is because a silhouette is created and the shadows are very dark and elongated.

3) It makes the characters seem important, however there is also an element of mystery because we don't actually know who these men are? Are they even men? What are they doing?

1) This is low key lighting.

2) This image uses top and under lighting.

3) They have used back lighting- there is a silhouette behind her.

1) This is high key lighting.

2) This image uses top, back and under lighting.

3) The photographers want us to see the image- looks realistic. They want us to see her facial expression and actions.

1) This is low key lighting.

2) They have used a little bit of top and under lighting.

3) The fact that they haven't used under lighting highlights how they want the person to remain unknown. Additionally, they have deliberately used most the light on the knife the man is holding. This shines and would therefore catch the audiences eye, suggesting that the movie genre of horror and thriller. Also, only half of his face is shown- so the movie could be a mystery.

1) This is high key lighting.

2) They have used top lighting to make the actors look glamourous.

3) They make the actors look more glamourous, it makes them look like they are so in love and it's an intimate moment. Their faces are revealed.