Visual Storytelling, Environment Design, Spatial Cinematography
“Aesthetics, Functionality, Narrative, Storytelling”
The use of light is paramount to creating a good environment. It can be used to create different times of the day, or to recreate the feelings we associate with those moments (morning-energy, evening-romantic). Light and shadows enhance shapes, create and change colours, create depth, support the narrative, and give a tone to the world.
The problem with lighting is you need to find a functional way of getting it into the scene that is also realistic and makes sense for it to be there. You can’t have a spotlight on an item without a reasonable light source just because it is important to the narrative.