Chapter 5 Discussion Questions

2. What is color temperature and how does it affect the video image?
An expression of the proportion of red to blue light source radiates.

6. Describe the differing roles of the key light and the fill light.
The key light illuminates the scene and the fill lights fills in the dark shadows.

7. Describe the basic lighting patterns commonly used when shooting video.
The most frequent pattern is one dominant light source the sun or an artificial light combined with a secondary light source. The dominant source produces direct light rays that throw strong highlights and distinct shadows in an effect called specular light.

11. What minimum lighting equipment should the photojournalist have available for field assignments?
Two focusing quartz lights, one focusing mini light, and one folding fabric reflector.

13. Explain how to light a news conference or similar gathering.
Key, fill, and backlight to bring the subject out of the background.

15. What safety precautions should you observe anytime you work with lights?
When you plug in the lights, try to tilt them down to the floor, then swing them up the light heads gently so as not to blind your subjects suddenly. Another approach is to use your hand to block the light when it is first switched on, then slowly lower your hand from the light head to permit gradual, full illumination of your subject.