- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgq_AReemN4&feature=fvwrel
- http://lowel.com/edu/foundations_of_lighting.html
- http://lowel.com/edu/color_temperature_and_rendering_demystified.html
Class #5 taught us about the effects of color and lighting in video and objects in general. First, we were to watch a video on YouTube about light modifiers, in which a man demonstrated the different ways to cast light and shadows on a model. He used a variety of tools, such as, a soft white umbrella, a softbox, a reflector panel, and a "barndoor." These tool help to dictate the amount of light reflected upon an object. Often times, the direct light source may be too bright or intense for filming and video purposes, so these tools help to create a less intensified light source for a clearer picture. According to the reading, "Foundations of Lighting Placement," "One of the first steps in any lighting setup is to decide where to place the lights. The most important light is the Key light, the main light on your subject. The second most important is the Fill light, which supports the Key light by filling in shadows that it creates on the subject. The placement of these 2 lights is the most important part of a basic lighting setup." The Key light is usually casted straight-on the subject, while the Fill light is opposite the Key light. In regards to color, "Color temperature has been described most imply as a method of describing the color characteristics of light, usually either warm (yellowish) or cool (bluish), and measuring it in degrees of Kelvin (°K)." Color plays a major role in lighting. Different colors give off different reflections. Lighting is extremely important when it comes to pictures, films, and video.
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