Explain the functions of production lighting.

Explanation should include

  • setting (location and time)
  • mood
  • illumination (e.g., visibility, angles)
  • special effects
  • thematic support
  • safety (e.g., running lights, transition lights, production-specific).

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How can color affect mood?
  • How does light vary at different times of the day?
  • How can practical lighting enhance a production?