Introduction to Moving Image
Film - The Perks of Being A Wallflower The lighting within this scene makes Sam's character look more of a silhouette, since we aren't able to see her clearly. The scene included the characters listening to David Bowie's Heroes - hence why Sam is letting the wind hit her, as the song makes her feel free. I think by the lighting being low key and us only being able to see a silhouette, lets the audience identify with the character and how she feels in the moment. The lighting is natural, produced by the streetlights, car lights and the lights upon the bridge to reflect the time of day. While the scene is quite dark, which normally would connotate something negative - the scene is actually very positive, as it reflects the mood of the characters just living in the moment. Film - Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back The lighting in this scene hides both of the characters identities - but since Darth Vader is an iconic character within film, we are e...