Lighting in Film

What is the purpose of Lighting in Film?

Lighting in film is an important part of mise en scene which it is essential to consider whenever a scene is being created. For one, lighting creates a visual mood or atmosphere in a scene. If a scene is shot at night, in a room with little to no lighting, the audience can automatically infer that there might be a mysterious or scary. The purpose of lighting is to contribute to the mise en scene of the film.

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