Lighting Techniques in Filmmaking
Learning goals: Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of lighting in filmmaking and explore how different lighting setups impact mood, tone, and storytelling in a virtual environment.
Resources: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fuUYD4_n_YA5Mz7fVYTDgzsduMC0JIX_Z9olBlXlkS4/edit?usp=sharing
Learning activities:
Session 1: Introduction to Lighting Basics
Zoom Introduction (10 mins):
Welcome students to the virtual class and explain the session plan.
Share the Zoom screen to present slides or visual aids.
Fundamentals of Lighting (20 mins):
Cover basic lighting terminology using visual aids.
Show examples of film scenes that effectively use lighting for storytelling.
Types of Lighting Setups (30 mins):
Discuss different lighting setups suitable for virtual filmmaking, such as adjusting the position of natural light or using household lamps.
Share screen to demonstrate virtual lighting setups if applicable.
Activity: Lighting Discussion (30 mins):
Engage students in a discussion about how they can use their surroundings to create different lighting setups in a virtual setting.
Encourage them to share their thoughts on how lighting impacts the mood of a scene.
Color Temperature and Gels in a Virtual Setting (20 mins):
Discuss the concept of color temperature in virtual environments.
Talk about virtual tools or filters that can be used to modify the color of light.
Cinematography Composition and Virtual Lighting (30 mins):
Explore how lighting interacts with cinematography composition in a virtual setting.
Discuss the use of virtual backgrounds and how they can affect lighting.
Activity: Virtual Lighting Setup Planning (40 mins):
Break students into breakout rooms and assign each group a hypothetical virtual scene.
Have each group plan a lighting setup using their virtual surroundings. Encourage creativity.
Group Presentations (15 mins):
Bring students back to the main Zoom room for group presentations. Each group explains their virtual lighting setup plan.
Discussion and Feedback (15 mins):
Facilitate a class discussion on the different approaches to virtual lighting. Provide constructive feedback and encourage questions.
Conclusion (10 mins):
Summarize key takeaways from the virtual class.
Encourage students to apply their knowledge in their virtual filmmaking projects.
Adaptaciones curriculares:
None needed