Lighting techniques #10

Since my film will need to create an inspiring and uplifting feeling for the audience, the lighting will need to be relatively bright. This will shape the mood of my film, by increasing color and will create a happy vibe from each shot and scene. For example, I will omit using low key lighting, as invokes mystery and an overall gloomy mood. I will instead include key lighting on each character, so their facial expressions can be displayed, I will also use natural lighting to aid me in creating a more casual and naturalistic environment.

Disney movies from the 2000's use bright lighting techniques constantly for the "feel good" emotion produced after the film. For example, the movie, "the parent trap" does this. It rarely has a scene or shot where low-key lighting is used, unless it goes along with the plot. Instead, natural lighting is used in almost every shot, via windows and scenes taking place outdoors. To highlight character features, an on-set lamp is used to shine on to character's faces, even when outdoors. This technique almost creates a high-key lighting effect, making the characters seem so pure and positive. These techniques combined make an inspiring mood for the audience, leaving them with increased emotions after the film is over.