Pointing the light directly at the subject in the scene has its pros and cons. It does what it is supposed to, which is lighting the subject, but it may also cast harsh shadows. Some solutions might be to reflect light from different parts of the room, be it the wall, the ceiling, the floor, or off of a reflector.
Reflecting the light off of different areas grants different effects. For example, reflecting off of a wall might eliminate harsh shadows and the light might wrap around the subject in a flattering way, but it might look flat. A reflector might offer the same benefits, but also offer greater control over the light. Reflecting off of a ceiling would offer the look and feel of natural lighting, but you run the risk of setting off the sprinkler system or causing heat damage to the ceiling. Exercise with caution.
Very useful lighting tips that I will definitely use in the future. I learned different reflection tips and tricks that I wish I had known sooner. When should light be shined directly on the subject rather than be reflected? What are the advantages over the other methods? Proper lighting is essential for any cinematographer. Crappy lighting equals not as good of a film. These tips should be utilized or at least kept in mind when filming projects.
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