Lighting: Still image analysis

This is an example of low-key lighting. This image depicts top lighting, focusing on the woman's face and her expression. This lighting draws attention to the centre of the woman's face, bringing out her feminine features, therefore accentuating her femininity. The low-key lighting creates a sense of mystery - reinforced by the fact that only her face is shown. 

This is an example of high-key lighting. This lighting makes the image look more realistic. This image uses top lighting which accentuates his facial features and facial expression- bringing attention to the angry.

This is an example of low-key lighting. This image uses under lighting and top lighting to make the character seem more heroic, superior and bold. The shadows created by the low-key lighting, back lights and top lights creates a sense of mystery and fear. 

This is an example of high key lighting with little filler light, creating the harsh shadow of the woman. The use of high key lighting exposes the whole of the woman, her face and body. This brings the audience's entire focus onto the woman as the high key. This image also uses key lighting which is the brightest, influential lighting.

This is an example of natural lighting coming through the blinds of a window. This creates a natural atmosphere of romanticism and love, making it seem more realistic. The shadowing on the face of the male character suggests to the audience a feeling of secrecy- as if these two people are trying to hide their relationship. 

This is an example of high key lighting with elements of low-key lighting. This image uses back lighting to create silhouettes and shadows in front of the four characters. The back lighting also means that we are unable to see the character's faces. This creates a sense of mystery as we are not able to identify these characters, creating suspense.

This is an example of high key lighting which uses key light to create a shadow of the woman. The key lighting used on half of her face creates a shadow on the opposing half of her face - this 

This is an example of high key lighting. This image uses filler lights so that there are no shadows, creating a more realistic image/scene. This image also uses top lighting which focuses on the highest points of this woman's face such as the tip of her nose and cheekbones, creating slight shadowing on her cheek bones and under her chin. This draws attention to her face and the serenity in it, creating a calm atmosphere.

This is an example of low key lighting. This image uses back lighting to create a shadow of the character in the door way. The other shadows are created on the wall if blinds through what appears to be natural lighting. The use of low key lighting sets a tense atmosphere. 

This is an example of high key lighting. This image uses filler light on the male character and a back light behind him to create a shadow of the woman.