Cinematic Lighting

What is the primary factor that can significantly enhance the production value of your projects?

• Buying the most expensive camera

• Having a large cast

• Mastering cinematic lighting

• Shooting in exotic locations

What is the first step to achieving cinematic lighting?

• Shooting in complete darkness

• Using high-end lighting equipment

• Adding more lights to the scene

• Shooting on the shadow side of the subject

What lighting technique creates a natural look by forming an upside-down triangle on the subject's cheek?

• Butterfly lighting

• Rembrandt lighting

• Split lighting

• Loop lighting

How can you add depth and separate your subject from the background?

• By using only natural light

• By making the background brighter than the subject

• By using a single light source

• By adding contrasting colors between the subject and background

What does motivated lighting refer to?

• Lighting that appears to have a natural source within the scene

• Lighting that motivates the actor

• Using motivation quotes on set

• Lighting that moves around the subject

Why is background lighting important in filmmaking?

• To create a silhouette effect

• To make the background brighter than the subject

• It is not important

• To ensure the subject stands out and the scene looks natural

What is the best time of day to shoot for a cinematic look?

• Early morning

• Golden hour

• Midnight

• Midday

What does a catch light in the subject's eyes signify?

• Fear

• Life and soul

• Anger

• Sadness

How can fog or haze affect your cinematic lighting?

• It has no effect

• It can reduce the quality of the image

• It can add texture and depth to the lighting

• It is only used for horror scenes

What simple tool is suggested for creating outdoor fog effects?

• Dry ice

• An insect fogger with mineral oil

• A professional fog machine

• A large fan