The Power of Back Light for Cinematic Storytelling

Published: 28 November 2023
on channel: Rob Ellis
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Back light isn't always as simple as just placing a light behind your subject; the parts of the body the light falls on to can actually be broken down into 4 general terms: Rim Light, Edge Light, Hair Light and Kicker - and each of these can be utilized in cinema, to create, emphasise and carry the feelings of the story being told.

In Part 1, we take a look at Rim Light, the most recognisable form of back light and how it can be used in tandem with a scene's narrative.

Lenses:

Samyang 14mm t/3.1 VDSLR MK2
Samyang 24mm t/1.5 VDSLR MK2
Samyang 35mm t/1.5 VDSLR MK2
Samyang 50mm t/1.5 VDSLR MK2


Cameras:

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Panasonic Lumix S5

Lights used in the video:

Nanlite Forza 60C
Nanlite Pavotube 15C II
Nanlux Evoke 1200B





Video Contents:

0:00 Lighting for Cinema A - Z: #05
0:43 The Rim Light
1:14 Altering the Mood
3:18 The Versatility of Rim Light in Storytelling
5:58 Recreating Daylight/Next Episode Preview


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