13Lighting Locations and Studio Sets
Whilst a great deal can be achieved with natural light, using film lamps (or equivalents) allows you to create lighting that you might have to wait a long time for on location. Lamps can be used to model and shape the actors and environment, draw attention to different parts of the set and create a visual tone that helps tell the story.
This chapter provides a step-by-step guide to the process of lighting and what to look for when setting key, back, fill light and how to integrate and balance them with set lights. It gives guidance on lighting day and night exteriors and interiors on sets or locations, how to light difficult spaces such as stairs, halls and car interiors, and how to light a green-screen for ...
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