Quality is about the intensity of the illumination and determines a visual impact which effects the mood of an image. Quality is generally described in two way, “hard” and “soft” light, although most situations fall between the two.
Definitions
“Hard” – direct light creates bold shadows, crisp textures and edges, making very bright, and dark areas in the same scene.
“Soft” – Indirect or diffused which blurs contours and textures, creating a softer contrast between light and shade.“Flag” – A piece of flat wood, cardboard or other material used to shield the camera lens from unwanted light sources.
Experiment
Our aim was to create variations with quality using the different forms of light to see what works best and looks effective, also to have an idea and imagine areas of light we can use in our Short Film. We did this by recording photograph images with different forms of light using diffusion attachments for example.
To begin with we looked at images from Madonna's 'Vogue' video as this uses the Film Noir style and makes good use of shadows a light to create more interesting shots. We then discussed which worked well and why so we could base some of our images on these later to test and practise.
Once viewing images of the style we had to allocate roles to each person within the group:
· Director – Coordinates the group to achieve the experiment.
· Camera – Set up and position the camera, and record evidence.
· Clapper – Writes “boards” to notify the audience what they are watching. Also helps Recorder.
· Recorder – Notes down the experiments variables and monitors decisions and revisions made.
· Gaffer – Positioning of light and equipment.
· Character in the scene.
· Camera – Set up and position the camera, and record evidence.
· Clapper – Writes “boards” to notify the audience what they are watching. Also helps Recorder.
· Recorder – Notes down the experiments variables and monitors decisions and revisions made.
· Gaffer – Positioning of light and equipment.
· Character in the scene.
Although we did not have enough people to fill the rolls so had to multi roll and swap round to give everyone the chance to do all the sections to help with there own skill.
Next we had to rig and examine the equipment we were given
Positioning of equipment started as follows... 
Equipment List
o Mini DV Camera
o Tripod
o Batteries
o Base plate
o Tape
o Laminated whiteboards & marker pens
o 1 x Lowel Pro 250W lamp
o 1 x stand
o Chimera & diffusion attachments.
o Speed ring.
o Black card
o Black sugar paper
o Scissors
o Safety gloves
o Extension lead.
o Tripod
o Batteries
o Base plate
o Tape
o Laminated whiteboards & marker pens
o 1 x Lowel Pro 250W lamp
o 1 x stand
o Chimera & diffusion attachments.
o Speed ring.
o Black card
o Black sugar paper
o Scissors
o Safety gloves
o Extension lead.
Experiment
The equiment stayed the same throughout other than the position of the light.
Started with Zack being the model.
Diffusion
Black Sugar Paper Plus
Vogue, Spot and Flood
Direction
Evaluation
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