Stop Motion Day 5 - Set Design
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Set Design is an important part of any movie. A set can help tell a story, create mood, and help audiences relate to the story. However, for many movies, sets can be expensive. With the digital age, we now have access to Blue or Green Screens. Watch the video to find out how they can help create setting.
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Basic Lighting Techniques
Full Frontal Lighting
Frontal Lighting, sometimes called Key Lighting, is when there is one source of light shining on the subject. Depending on the intensity of the light, it can feel tense (low key), or happy (high key). If the intensity is very bright, it can flatten the subject by removing all shadows. |
All Around Lighting
All Around Lighting is well balanced. It uses lights from all directions to help soften shadows, create highlights, and enhances the subject. This type of lighting helps a scene feel natural. |
More Lighting Terms
Key Light
As explained above, key lighting is a main lighting source. Sometimes it can be used to emphasize something in the scene. |
Fill Light
Fill Light acts like indirect light or light coming from the surrounding area. It is softer and can help highlight. It can also flatten the subject. |
Set Lighting
Set Lighting is used to highlight a setting. |
Use the image below to critique the use of elements and principles in a scene.