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- 2. SPOT LIGHT This is a light that is pointed straight at the object or person and can light either their whole body or just part of it. This is most commonly used in theatres. This type of lighting creates shadows and can be used to make the music video more dramatic. An example of a type of music vide that uses this lighting is Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson. In this music video a spotlight is used to so that
- 3. NATURAL LIGHT This is light that is made naturally from the sun and can light any part of the object or person depending on where it is positioned. This type of lighting creates shadows and can be used to make the music video more dramatic and adds more feeling and atmosphere to it. An example of a type of music video that uses this lighting is Glad You Came by The Wanted. It is used in this scene this type of light is used when they are jumping into the sea. This makes the scene look more authentic and seem more realistic.
- 4. HIGH LIGHT This is when the light that is positioned above the object or person and can light either their whole body or just part of it. This type of lighting creates shadows and can be used to make the music video more dramatic. This can often be created by street lamps. An example of a type of music video that uses this lighting is There's Nothing Holding Me Back by Shawn Mendes. In this music video the lights help to create a scene change and add atmosphere to the concert scene making it seem more realistic.
- 5. SIDE LIGHT This is a light that is pointed at the side object or person and it lights the only one side of their face. This type of lighting creates shadows and can be used to make the music video more dramatic. An example of a type of music video that uses this is One by Ed Sheeran. This lights half of his face giving effect to the music video. This grabs the audiences attention and helps to retain it throughout the music video.
- 6. LOW LIGHT This is when the light that is positioned below at the object or person and can light either their whole body or just part of it. This type of lighting creates shadows over the persons face and is used to create effect. An example of a type of music video that uses this type of lighting is ‘Beauty and the Beast’ from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast performed by Ariana Grande and John Legend. This music video begins outside and reflects how the main characters felt about each other in the beginning. It becomes lighter when they are inside which reflects how they now feel about each other. The lighting is used to create a mood and atmosphere for the music video. The Low lighting also helps to set the scene.
- 7. BACK LIGHT This is when the light that is positioned behind at the object or person and can light either their whole body or just part of it. This type of lighting creates shadows over the persons face and is used to create effect. An example of a type of music vide that uses this type of lighting is Read All About It by Emile Sande performed by Attraction Shadow Group. This lighting is used to tell the story through shadows and makes it more emotional and mesmerise the audience. It sticks in their minds so they remember the
- 8. SPLIT LIGHT Split lighting is a technique that produces a sense of drama to the music video. This form of lighting is when half of the subject's face is lit, while the other half is left dark. The light is evenly divided over the subject. An example of a music video that uses this type of lighting is `Rewrite the Stars’ By Zendaya and Zac Efron from the Greatest Showman. This is used on both of the characters in this music video and represents them both feeling the same way. It is very dramatic and low lit adding to the scene. This make the audience feel uncomfortable as they cannot see the whole scene and do no know what is going to happen.
- 9. LOOP LIGHT Loop lighting is a portrait lighting pattern where the subject is lit from above 45 degrees in front of them and above. This creates a nose shadow that loops down at an angle onto their cheek. It is slightly directional light pattern – the light is not flat, but the face is still mostly illuminated. An example of a type of music video that uses this type of lighting is ‘Paradise’ by George Ezra. This music video revolves heavily around different lighting effects and this effect is used when the camera is focuses on just his face. It adds definition to the video while still allowing the audience to see his whole face.