Color Theory
word that refers to the actual color itself
What is hue?
visual lines within the frame that guide the audience’s eye
What are leading lines?
is a way of describing the amount of light that reaches either a piece of film or a digital sensor over a given period of time
What is Exposure?
responsible for running, connecting, and managing the electrical distribution system on set
What is electrics?
shifts all colors recorded by the camera based on the color temperature of the light in a scene. It helps to ensure that the camera records colors accurately
What is White balancing?
is the area between your subject’s face and the side of the frame they are looking toward.
What is lead room?
the three parts of the exposure triangle
What is iso, aperture, and shutter speed?
normally placed on the opposite side of the subject and exists to soften and fill some of the shadow created by the key light
What is fill light?
the idea that certain colors and color combinations will have an effect on the audience
What is color theory?
a shot that is filmed from above the subject; make the subject appear weak or powerless.
controls the amount of light allowed to pass through the lens. Is measured in f-stops;
What is aperture?
A light fixture that contains the light source, power supply, and controls in a single unit; They are typically “open face”, meaning no lens is used
What is a monolights?
describes how intense the color is
is the area visible with a given lens and position
What is field of view?
determines the amount of time that the film stock or sensor is exposed to light; affects motion blur
What is shutter speed?
light fixtures are one of the most common types found on film sets; They are named for the lens used to focus and amplify the light produced by the fixture
What is a fresnel fixture?
colors are those that are directly opposite one another on the color wheel. They are highly contrasting and when overused can be distracting.
What are complementary colors?
refers to the way the shot is designed, from the positioning of the actors and props to the framing of the image within the camera.
What is composition?
adjusts how sensitive a sensor or film stock is to light
What is ISO?
is a common, classic lighting setup that is used in film, photography, theater, and 3D modeling; It serves as a good starting point for any lighting scheme.
What is three-point lighting?