Ideas for Lighting

I want to aim to use a range of lighting in order to demonstare the tension and horror on screen. Lighting in a horror trailer is extremely important as ithelps establish chracters, emotion and mise-en-scene. Even though the majority of my film will be shot in night vision, I still want to be able to explore the wide range of lighting availbale, as I feel it will be incredibly beneficial in the preparation for filming. These are just some of the ideas I was thinking of using:

- Low key lighting (sharp contrast between light and dark)
-Top lighting (Main source of might comes from above, creating a god-like, glamorous angelic effect)
-Back Lighting (source of light comes from behind)
-Under lighting (source of light comes from below)
-Profile lighting (half the subject or object will be shrouded in shadow, remaining half lit and visible – sinister)
-Ambient lighting
-Artificial lighting

 

Angle	Description	Purpose	Example
Back lighting	The main light source comes from behind the character.	It is used to create a silhouette. The character can be made to look mysterious due to the effect of the shadows. It can create a sense of impending doom and is often used in horror movies.	When Larry introduces the documentray
Key and fill lighting	It is the main light source in a particular scene.	It is usually directed onto the main character. Fill lighting can be added to soften the effect of shadows.	The first appearance of Katie as a Demon.
Under-lighting	The main light source comes from below the character.	It can be used to disfigure the face. Horror films make use of this technique.	When Joe is playing around with the camera.
Top lighting	The main light source comes from above the character.	It is used to remove shadows produced by the key lighting. It can also create the illusion of a bright, sunny day.	When the film crew are laughing and messing about in Katies bedroom.
Side lighting	The main light source comes from one side of the screen.	It is used to light one side of the character’s face and produces shadows across the set, creating a sense of mystery.	When Katie first introduces herself to her disturbed roommate.