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Stage vs. Screen: Demystifying the Art of Lighting for Film and Theater
Stage vs. Screen: Demystifying the Art of Lighting for Film and Theater
Stage vs. Screen: Lighting Up the Show! Ever wonder how lighting sets the mood in a movie or a play? It's a key element, but creating it differs between film and theater.
In theater, the audience sees the whole stage, so lighting creates a unified environment. Film is different - the camera acts like your eyes, focusing on specific parts of the scene. This means lighting choices need to be precise to guide your attention.