Research - Lighting in Film

     Lighting is a fundamental to film because it creates a visual mood, atmosphere, and sense of meaning for the audience. Whether it's dressing a film set or blocking actors, every step of the cinematic process affects the lighting setup, and vice-versa. Lighting tells the audience where to look. The gaffer is the chief lighting technician on a set and is head of the electrical department. The gaffer is responsible for creating lighting on a film set. The gaffer's job is to run a team of lighting technicians to execute the lighting plan for a production. The directing of cinematography includes both the camera shots and the lighting to obtain both a particular type of effect and mood.