Cameo lighting
In film, cameo lighting is any lighting which has the
scene. It is often done using spotlights with barn doors. Cameo lighting derives its name from the art form in which a light relief figure is set against a darker background. It helps focus on the subject and not its environment.[1] Cameo lighting can be used with a fill light, which reduces its starkness.[2]
It is the opposite of a silhouette,[3] another type of chiaroscuro lighting.[4]
A problem with cameo lighting is that it can lead to color distortion and noise in the darkest areas.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Television Production Handbook, Zettl, p. 173.
- ISBN 978-0-06-500045-0. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ISBN 978-0-7864-5740-3. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ISBN 978-0-7021-5656-4. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
External links
The dictionary definition of cameo lighting at Wiktionary
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