Cinema and Theater - Lighting Techniques and Special Effects

the lighting setup used to illuminate the background of a scene or shot

a type of lighting used in filmmaking, where the light is directed towards a specific subject or object to create a spotlight effect, while the surrounding area is kept in darkness

a supplementary light used in photography, videography, and filmmaking to reduce shadows or fill in areas that are poorly lit

a lighting technique that involves using a broad, flat light source to illuminate a large area evenly

a lighting style that uses a lot of light to create a bright, low-contrast image, often used in comedies and musicals

the main source of light used to illuminate the subject of a shot or scene in film or photography

a visual phenomenon that occurs when light enters the lens and produces scattered reflections within the lens system

a lighting technique that uses dark shadows and limited lighting to create a dramatic and moody atmosphere

the use of lighting in a scene to create a particular emotional or psychological atmosphere

a lighting technique where one side of the subject's face is in the light, while the other is in shadow, creating a triangular shape under the eye of the lit side

the illumination of performers and the stage during a live performance, such as a theater, dance, or music production

a type of lighting that creates subtle and diffused shadows, making the subject appear softer and more natural

a type of lighting that creates strong, sharp shadows and highlights, and is often used to create a dramatic effect in a scene

a practical special effect technique used to simulate a character or object swelling up by inflating a concealed bladder with air

a small explosive device that is attached to an actor's body and used to simulate the impact of a bullet in a scene

a technique used in film and video production to create the illusion of a landscape or setting that would otherwise be too expensive, impractical, or impossible to build or film

a filmmaking technique that involves exposing two rolls of film simultaneously

a visual effect that uses multiple cameras to create a slowed-down or frozen-in-time effect, often used in action scenes in movies and TV shows

a camera technique that involves moving the camera towards or away from a subject while simultaneously adjusting the zoom, resulting in a distorted perspective

a technique used in filmmaking to create an optical illusion that makes objects appear larger, smaller, closer, or farther away than they actually are

a visual effect used in film and television to create the illusion of a background or environment behind the actors using a front projection screen and a projector

a photography and filmmaking technique where multiple images are exposed onto a single frame of film or image sensor to create a composite image

a filmmaking technique that involves projecting a pre-recorded background image onto a screen behind actors, allowing them to appear as though they are in a different location

a technique in filmmaking where the action is filmed in reverse, and then played back in the normal direction in the final film, creating an illusion of backward movement

an optical process that creates visual effects by exposing the camera to a moving subject through a slit

a technique used in film and video production to capture and display movement at a slower rate than normal, creating a surreal or dramatic effect

a technique in visual effects where a specific color is removed from a shot and replaced with another image or video

a visual effects process that combines live-action and miniature footage through a specially designed mirror system

a visual effects technique used to track and match the movement of real-life camera shots with computer-generated elements

a technique that simulates a miniature scene by selectively blurring parts of a photo while keeping other parts in sharp focus

the digital effects added to films or videos to enhance or create visual elements that are impossible or too expensive to achieve in real life

an artificial sound created and used in a motion picture, play, video game, etc. to make it more realistic

the use of computer software to create special visual effects in a movie, commercial, etc.

a filming technique that makes full-sized objects appear smaller than they actually are by using scale models