Chiaro scuro

The lighting in my opening film is very particular. 
The scene begins with a red tint creating a sort of mystery and curiousty, because as the audience follows the two people in the beginning, the viewers aren't quite sure where they are or what they're getting into ("DO NOT ENTER" sign). 
The scene continues by going into a darker and low lighting section of the room, where the DJ is playing music; however, the contrast of the bright laptop screens with the dark lighting and the increased volume of the upbeat music releases an inviting mood and tone. Then, as the camera quickly turns the corner, everything is white and bright as the long shot establishes the energetic scene and close-ups of the beautiful models are shown. 
Also, the repreated bright flash from the photographer's/paparazzis's camera was used to portray the scenario as a lively yet safe environment because there were camera's and recording devices showing that everything was being watched, photograped and taped. 
But, as the opening continues and the actors realize one of the models is missing, things begin to get dark again. And soon after, you see two of the stylists walking towards that red tinted light shown in the beginning near the end of the hallway, where the ominous mood returns, and a dead body is found. 

*Red papers were placed over the ceiling lights for the tinted effect, while no lights were on (except for the flash from my camera phone) during the DJ scene, and all white ceiling lights were on while the models were applying the finsihing touches to their outfits. 

Although not initially mentioned in my storyboard, I decided to use red lighting because I came across Martin Scorsese


Works Cited

Salovaara, Sarah. "Watch: Red Lighting in the Films of Martin Scorsese | Filmmaker Magazine." Filmmaker Magazine. 2 Sept. 2015. Web. Apr. 2016. <http://filmmakermagazine.com/95481-watch-red-lighting-in-the-films-of-martin-scorsese/#.VwcnF5T3arV>.

"Mood Lighting - TV Tropes." TV Tropes. Web. Apr. 2016. <http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MoodLighting>.

"Film Lighting, Light and Colour Part 2." Film Lighting, Light and Colour Part 2. Web. Apr. 2016. <https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/andywallis/film-lighting-light-and-colour-part-2>.