Lighting is essential when creating the mood of an environment, and if not thought through it can give the wrong effect or parts of the band or subject may be lit inappropriatelly. Khuleshove states that 70% of meaning is in the visual, only 30% is portrayed through sound, so it is important that all elements of the visuall image are intergrated.
It is important to have a plan ready, in particularily if working on location where equipment has to be transported and lighting my not be already available, to ensure that the director, cinematographer and gaffa (in charge of lighting on the day) know exactly what is required; such as varrying intensity lights like redheads and blondes and how the lighting will be used - three point lighting incorporating; a flood, a fill and a back light. A design will also ensure everyone knows where the lighting is to be possitioned, so the shoot day is as efficient as possible.
We have chosen to use low key lighting, as we like the silohete effect that it creates with the subject. We also want to use red filters on some or all of the lights to give the image a tint of red, this is because the song is about being reckless and has quite a promiscuous feel to it, and we believe that red reflects this well.
It is important that the two female singer's facers are luminated with a spot light to make thier faces the centre of attention when the shot is focused on them, and to make them very prominant. Instuments must be also well let for close ups for the same reasons. We are going to use a flood light on the lead male instumentallist aswel, as he has a very characteristic face which we feel will look good on screen and respond well to being lit.
