Film

                                                                                                                              Dr. Strange In this establishing shot, it is possible to see that the key light is coming from the window behind the character. Light coming from behind create a dramatic, mysterious look, only showing the character's silhouette and not allowing the audience to clearly see his expressions and creating a connection with the character.   Un Sac de Billes  In this medium close-up shot, the main source of light is coming from the lamp next to the actor, brightening only half of hi...

  On the video above it is possible to see six different shots. One with a deep focus and the other with a shallow depth of field, both with other two different versions, one overexposed and one underexposed. During this exercise, I was able to better understand how light and focus work on a DSLR camera through combinations of aperture, ISO, and shutter speed. I also learned that it is important to find balance, and that exposure is very important to set the mood of the film.