Video Lighting Basics - Three Point Lighting

The three point lighting are Key light, Fill light and back light.

the key light is the key for the set up it is the main source for illumination you point it at a 45 degree angle from the right set up. You want to add definition from the head and shoulders. When you place it in the correct angle you can see the difference in shadows.

To fill light is to fill in the shadows you have the camera in a 45 degree angle from the opposite light. You want to make sure the fill light is less intense. You can move it away so it is not as intense. You get even light from both and makes it more soft.

The backlight is placed behind the subject, you place it above so it only goes on the subject, it has to be a low intensity to create a rim on the shoulders and head. It creates a better image and illuminates the scene.

We could use the key light to create the shadows to make it more intense when he is getting possessed. As our idea is based on light and getting exposed lighting is key to our film. By using all the lights it will create a better effect on the character and it will show a more psychological setting. At the end to create the bright light we can use a key light but place it in front of the victim to create him going into the light. Example its like 'deer in the headlights'.