For this weeks Blog I have again chosen to use Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan for reference.
Type of Lighting:
In Saving Private Ryan the lighting that is used would be low-key, in addition it was desaturated (Goodykoontz & Jacobs, 2011).
Benefits of Style of Lighting:
The benefits of this lighting choice was to keep the movie realistic to its timeline in history. In using low-key lighting it gave a realism that matched the filming capabilities of that time. It also played into the somber mood wanting to be portrayed as the characters made their way along their journey.
Technique:
The technique of using low-key lighting and de-saturation gave the audience a feel for what it was like to be there. It added a realism to the whole movie and mad you feel the dampness and desperation throughout the movie.
Suited to Genre:
The style of lighting used was best to date for the era or genre of film. It’s one of the reasons why this is considered one of the best movies ever made.
Different Choices:
If the movie would have been filmed in high-key or three-point lighting and without the de-saturation it would have played out like any other big budget Hollywood movie. The blood, death, and desperation would have been over-amped and not given the realism that was there.
References:
Bryce, I. & Spielberg, S. (Producer). (24 Jun 1998). Saving Private Ryan [Motion Picture]. USA: DreamWorks SKG
Goodykoontz, B., & Jacobs, C. P. (2011). Film: From Watching to Seeing. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
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