Setups, fixtures, and lighting methods that control visibility, mood, shape, and contrast in a filmed image.

This discipline currently includes 8 entries. Browse the entries below to move through the CINEXIS library by topic rather than alphabetically.

Entries In Lighting

8 entries
Accent Light
In film lighting, Accent Light refers to By shining light directly on items, accent lighting, also known as highlighting, draws attention to them.
Background Lighting
In film lighting, Background Lighting refers to mainly used for illuminating the background area of a set.
Backlighting
In film lighting, Backlighting refers to in a film describes the process of illuminating the subject from behind in lighting design.
Balloon Light
A balloon light is a large diffused light source in which the lamp is enclosed by an inflated fabric envelope or balloon-shaped housing.
Barn Doors
In film lighting, Barn Doors refers to are fixed in front of the studio or theatre lights.
Cameo Lighting
In film lighting, Cameo Lighting refers to sets the subject against a dark background.
Day For Night
Day for night is a cinematographic technique in which footage shot during the day is exposed, filtered, graded, or framed so it appears to take place at ni
Skypan
In film lighting, Skypan refers to compelling filmmaking technique that features smooth, arcing camera movements across the air.