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Lighting: still image analysis


This image has low-key lighting therefore, we can't see the character's face fully so the audience is unable to connect with them. Aswell as having low-key lighting, there is also back lighting; you can see this at the side of the character's face which sort of creates a silhouette. The back lighting creates a dark and mysterious tone which implies that this specific woman is superior.


The most obvious lighting is top lighting because it highlights the top of the character's body/ face from above. The rest of the picture has no other lighting which creates a sense of mystery.

The high-key lighting in this image ensures that the audience can see the character's whole face, including his expressions and body language. His facial expression is very serious and his body language expresses a high amount of dominance as he looks as if he is looking down.

In this image, there is a top light which highlights half of the character's face and part of his shoulders.The darkness in the rest of the picture could express that there is mystery in the film. It is obvious that the camera angle is lower down; as an audience, we are looking up to him. This emphasises his importance and his superiority.

The shadow of the character is behind her which means that there is a front light. This type of lighting amplifies her feature which makes her look radiant; this could highlight her significance. The high-key lighting in the front light glorifies her appearance.

Low-key lighting is used to elicit the fact that they are in a private space therefore it creates romance within the film. The dimness in the room suggests the theme of secrecy as they aren't exposing themselves to anyone else.

This contains low-key lighting with a back light because the shadows of the characters are presented in front of them. The back light prevents the audience from establishing the character's faces; this connotes mystery.

The fact that there is a big shadow behind the character communicates to the audience that a key light is being used. The shadow overlaps onto half of the character's face. This may mean that the genre of the film is horror. The key lights highlights her facial expressions- her expressions also symbolise fear, backing up the horror genre.

This image uses high-key lighting, key lights and many filler lights which surround the character. The top light brings the audience's attention to the characters face. This helps the audience to establish who the character is without showing her whole body.

A lot of low-key lighting is used to the point where there is almost complete darkness. The only part that you can see is at the top on the staircase and half of the character's face. The light comes the the back light (through the door), suggesting that something is in the room that the character can't see.

The use of soft, high-key lighting immediately sets a romantic atmosphere as we can clearly see a man and a woman who are hugging. The filler lights and the key lights highlight the male's facial features- this could suggest that he is authoritative.

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