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It’s the job of a cinematographer to know how to sculpt images and influence the visual ambiance of a film. The lighting of the film could be subtle, soft, firm, or brash because the expressions of lighting are limitless.
To master the manipulation of lighting, it’s key to know these five lighting concepts. Every DP must know these; by understanding these concepts, you can deliberately break the rules to enhance the emotion or perfect the visual tone for each film you work on.
In Depth Cine breaks each one down in the video below.
The Three-Point Lighting Technique
The direction of light is the most important job of a DP. Although three-point lighting is considered “old school,” it adds contrast and depth to a scene.
