The three-point lighting
Theatre and Film · Grade 11 · about 40 minutes
Describe the key, fill and back lights and what each does.
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- 8 sections of explanation, worked examples and diagrams
- 1 practice task with hints and worked answers
- A quiz that marks itself as you go
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- Scouting spaces for a shoot
- Designing a set
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- Continuity in design
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- Setting up the lights
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- Sound equipment
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- Shooting the short film
- Watching, feedback and the edit
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