Here's how to effectively light a scene with continuity in mind. We've all seen continuity errors in our favorite films and TV shows that don't always end up on the cutting room floor. The car in the Lord of the Rings. The gas-powered chariot in Gladiator. Dorthy's changing hair length in The Wizard of Oz. Some are out of the editor's control, but that doesn't mean one shouldn't know the basics of editing for continuity. But what about lighting for continuity? What does it mean to light scenes for continuity, and what can and can't you get away with that won't distract the audience? Let's start answering those questions with the video from Aputure below. What is lighting continuity? First off, lighting continuity is a creative choice. You can choose to maintain or to not maintain the consistency of the lighting for a scene. While it's generally good to do so, it's not dogma. Cinematographers can simply ignore continuity, and instead, light a shot based on what they see fit. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 27 October, 2020