to understand the use of lighting and special effects in the film-making process What I will learn:
In pairs, make a list of any mythical or magical creatures you know of from books or movies.
PREPARE
The Faeries of Blackheath Woods (Ciarán Foy, dir.)
WATCH
This short film is about a young girl who stumbles across some fairies while playing in the woods. Watch out for the director’s use of special effects and lighting techniques.
1. EXPLORE
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How would you describe this film? Explain why you chose a particular word. a.) humorous
b.) disturbing c.) exciting d.) thrilling The director uses special effects in this film. Where do you see their use?
Do we feel sympathy for the young girl? Refer to her dialogue at the beginning of the film to support your answer.
How does the lighting change from one wood to another? Why has the director chosen to use certain types of lighting at a particular time? These words will help you discuss lighting.
soft
muddy dark
spotlight natural
bright (over-exposed) CREATE
1. 2.
dim
black and white fluorescent
blurry sharp filters
Create a collage of stills from different films that demonstrate the variety of lighting used by directors. Include a short comment on the effectiveness of the lighting used in each still.
Create a short film that experiments with different lighting techniques.
