1. Identify examples of high and low-key lighting.

High key lighting 



Low key lighting 











  1. Say which depict top, back or under lighting.
no1. back 
  1. What effects are created by the lighting in each image?     
no1. Bright light may indicate death 

no2. the darkness shows he is the villain 


2) Film noir research 

Research film noir - focusing on the genre’s distinctive lighting style. Make notes on the genre and particularly the use of lighting - bullet points are fine. 



-lighting: High contrast lighting with stark shadows , using shadows and darkness to empathize suspense and mood
- camera work: Low-key, often from Dutch angles, to create a sense of unease and disorientation  
-color palette: Typically shot in lack and white. which highlights the stark contrasts
-Setting: Urban environments with rain-slicked streets, seedy taverns and claustrophobic interiors.


3) Film noir YouTube clip analysis 

Finally, find a YouTube clip that fits the film noir genre and embed it under your research (the clip can be classic noir from the 1950s or something more recent - neo-noir). How does the clip's lighting fit the film noir genre? 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGZdoD7gYnE

the low key lighting showcases the fear that villains fear once batman arrives also the low key lighting allows batman to blend in making his appear4ence a surprise for the villains 

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