Question

Which of the following would be the best lighting technique to use for a scene where a stalker is following his victim?Select one:a. Set the scene in broad daylight so the viewers can see what is happening.b. Provide a backdrop of the sun setting, radiating various hues of yellow, orange, red, and purple to offer a calm feeling.c. Film the scene in total darkness to hide the identity of both the stalker and the victim, even though we, the viewers, need to know the identities of both.d. Film the scene so that most is in darkness, but illuminate only the faces of the two characters so that we know the characters' identities.

Answer 1

d. Film the scene so that most is in darkness, but illuminate only the faces of the two characters so that we know the characters' identities.

Step-by-step explanation:

This would be the best way to film such a scene. In this example, the lightning is partially responsible for conveying to the viewer the mood that the director wants to achieve. If the story follows a stalker and his victim, the mood would most likely be one of suspense or fear. This would be better achieved in a dark setting. However, the scene should not be so dark that it makes it impossible for the viewer to know the identities of the characters.