Teeni_Tarni_artist

Audiovisual group 1
Three point lighting

On the journal, write a short text that explains what you have learned about a) three point lighting and b) safely when using lights.

Three point lighting
To be honest I have already been taught three point lighting, in my previous courses but just to state the basics…

Key light- is known as your main light source
Fill light- becomes your secondary light source and is placed
opposite the key light
Back light- is the third light source and is placed behind the
subject, creating a 3D look
Diffusions- diffusions are used to soften any light in use within the
composition. But diffusions are mainly used to alter the
colour of a source to create an effect.

Safety when using lights
Basically the safety when using lighting is important, and that lights that are going to be used are checked properly before use, to prevent any problems/incidents while filming.
Check to see:-
· If each light kit is complete with its own wires, stand, diffuse fillers and extension lead/s if required
· If the bulb/s is the right watt required
· That the switch and the bulb/s are not faulty, using the safety check method

Other accessories needed for safety are:-
· Extension leads
· Rubber mats
· Gloves

Extension leads are useful when using lighting; it stops you from pulling the lights wire to its limit, as it is important to place all wires on the floor and cover them with rubber mats.

Rubber mats are used to cover any wires that are in the way of the walking area whilst recording, and by placing the rubber mats in position prevents any accidents from happening

Gloves become very important when handling lighting, while lights are in use gloves should always be worn while operating them as lights are goings to get very hot.