FILM 1400 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Key Light, Low Key, Jim Carrey
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Location sets allows the film to have realistic feel, outlying variables could play a factor in the film. Lightening storm adding dramatic touch to the scene. Film lots a more controlled environment for the director, due to the fact that there are less controllable variables. Special effects green screen background, allows the film to take place in a location that cannot physically be filmed at. Great train robbery, train in the background of the train station, makes the film appear as if it is actually at a train station. Meet me in st. louis represents the joyous emotions of the family in the film. Make-up is used to distinguish the character"s age. Paccino from heat to the godfather part iii looks significantly aged even though they were only made five years in difference. High key a very large cast of light on the subject. Clearly distinguishes the subjects and illuminates the scene. High key & fill low contrast flat" lighting.
