Lighting for Photographic Drama
Understanding how natural and artificial lighting can be manipulated to create drama, mystery, or specific moods in still images.
Key Questions
- Compare the effects of different lighting conditions on a photographic subject.
- Design a photographic setup that uses lighting to create a specific mood.
- Predict how changes in light source direction will impact shadows and highlights.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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