Hello, reader. Welcome to my blog. In this post, we'll explore the secrets of light in cinematography, specifically chiaroscuro. Let's begin.
First,
What is chiaroscuro?
Simply put, chiaroscuro is the juxtaposition of light and darkness.
Examples of chiaroscuro:
Gerrit Dou
What is chiaroscuro in cinematography?
In cinematography, it's low- and high-contrast lighting that creates areas of light and dark in films. But what makes it special? I believe that because the contrast is so dramatic, it has a stronger visual impact on the viewer. Perhaps if you're from the Renaissance era, it will impress you more -I don't blame you. I also noticed that it can be used to draw the eye to specific areas, similar to the rule of three.
Why do we want it in our film?
Because this type of lighting is often used to create suspense (and our film's opening is a mystery thriller). In our film opening, chiaroscuro will be used to visually reflect the psychological tension of the scene. Since the story takes place in a library (a space that is normally calm, silent and neutral) I can manipulate lighting to transform it into something unsettling and create suspense. And, when the boy appears, I plan to use strong contrasts between light and shadow. Since we don't want to show his face, I'll reinforce this with shadows and foreshadowing. Although it will be difficult, I think I can manage it.
When the second character appears, the light will become soft and normal (equilibrium). Then, when the second character interacts with the book, I will use chiaroscuro again, which indicates disequilibrium.
Takeaway:
By using chiaroscuro, I can visually separate safety from danger (equilibrium vs dysequilibrium) without having to use dialogue. This is how we facilitate post-production.
That's all for now, reader. Thank you for reading this collection of thoughts.
-Dragorite
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