7.5  Lighting

Master lighting in animation is the foundational lighting design that defines the overall visual feel of a scene. It establishes consistency, helps guide the viewer's attention, and sets the mood and tone for the entire sequence.

Shot lighting involves adjusting the lighting for individual scenes or shots to highlight key actions, characters, or emotional moments.

• Overall Lighting Design: Design of primary light sources — key lights, fill lights, and backlights — ensuring proper illumination and visual balance.

• Consistency: Uniform lighting across all shots maintains continuity and keeps the audience immersed.

• Mood and Tone: Light intensity, color temperature, and shadows convey warmth, suspense, joy, or mystery.

• Per Shot Adjustments: Tailored adjustments to optimize visibility, highlight focal points, and enhance visual storytelling in each individual shot.

• Focus and Drama: Spotlighting, contrast, and shadows to draw attention to particular elements and add emotional depth.