Lighting 'still image analysis'

The lighting is low-key as we can see a strong contrast between light and dark and shadows have been created. Top lighting has been used to make the actor look more glamorous as it has accentuated her cheek bones. The smoke effects used have created an obscured look as her outfit and part of her face is plunged into smoke. The cigarette and the darkness all give the impression that this is a crime film.



The lighting is low-key as most of the still is complete darkness. Top lighting is used to make the actors facial features appear more pronounced and makes her look more glamorous. The darkness brings a sense of mystery.



High-key lighting has been used so the still appears more realistic. Under lighting has been used to create an almost distorted effect. We know this because part of his face appears to be darker. The use of this lighting makes the still seem extremely serious.



 Low-key lighting has been used to create shadows and enhance the contrast between dark and light. Top lighting has been used so we can clearly see the characters facial expressions. The sweat on his head is pronounced and the lighting is reflecting off the gun in his right hand.



Low-key lighting has been used as we can see the contrast between light and dark. Top lighting has also been used to make the actor appear more glamorous and to accentuate her features. This all suggests fear and horror.



Low-key lighting has been used as shadows have been created. Top lighting has been used to make the female look more glamorous, also to make her features look more pronounced. The light through the curtains make the still look like natural lighting has been used.



Low key lighting has been used as we can clearly see the contrast between light and dark and strong shadows have been created. Back lighting has been used to create silhouettes which generates fear and mystery.



Low key lighting has been used as there are really dark shadows. Under lighting has been used to give an almost distorted look to the darkened area of her face. The lighting has been carefully positioned so her facial expressions are still visible.



 High key lighting has been used to make it look like natural light is shinning down. Top lights have been used so that the characters facial expressions and features are accentuated. This brings a realistic look to the picture.



Low key lighting has been used to create darkness. Back lighting has also been used to create strong shadows and a silhouette. These are all expected conventions of a horror. Therefore this creates a sense of fear and mystery.



High key lighting has been used so the lighting looks natural. Top lighting has also been used to accentuate the characters facial features and expressions. The shadows created suggest mystery and bring a sense of darkness.