Making Better Movies with Moviestorm Vol 3: Sound and Light

MOVING LIGHTS
Technique
Light a scene, but have the lights moving so that the lighting changes during the scene.
Most of the time, your lighting setups will be static. At times, though, you will want the lighting to change, either to
create atmosphere, as part of the story or as a way of creating a reveal. For example, you might have a light bulb
swinging from side to side, or a flashing neon sign to create a disorienting feel, you could light a stage show, or you
may have car headlights swing past, light up the scene, and then disappear again as the car pulls away.
This involves a lot of prior planning, particularly on a live shoot where you have to ensure that your camera is set up
to cope with the change in light levels and color.
Initially, it's hard to see the figure standing by the tree. The car headlights illuminate him briefly, giving the
viewer a glimpse of the concealed character. You can then cut to a better lit shot on the character, having
established that they are there. Alternatively, you can cut to another part of the scene: when this character
comes in later, the viewer may or may remember seeing them previously.
Take a scene in a single location – either interior or exterior. Ideally, it should be
1-2 minutes long, including 2 or more people. You can use either an action or a
dialog scene.
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