Conclusion

In conclusion, I am extremely happy with how my project has gone. I have learnt a great deal from it; a lot more than I had expected. It's been a great opportunity to explore something I didn't have much knowledge of before, and feel like I have gained a great new skill through this project.
I think by going out and actually doing this investigation through actually experimenting with light, I have learned so much more than what I would have by just reading about it in a book.
I have looked into the reasons and techniques behind lighting in a far more greater depth than what I ever would have if I'd not done this project.

The shots are far from perfect, as I had to use people available on short notice as actors, who were lacking in experience. They were all static and simple, so I could focus on the lighting alone. The lighting set ups aren't perfect, or to a standard they could have been if I'd had more time and space to work with.
All these things are what I'd try and improve on if I were to do this project again. I'd manage my time better and look into finding some better locations and actors next time, to help improve the quality of my shots.
There's a lot of room for improvement, but so far, I am happy with what I've produced and learned.

I feel like I've gained a valuable new skill through studying lighting. Not only as a way of brightening a scene or making an actor look nice, but how to use it as a tool to communicate meanings to an audience and as a way of adding another dimension to a films story, that characters themselves and their relationships with one another.

Videos and links

Presentation link: http://prezi.com/dp8h71d4xlaf/exploring-lighting/

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