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To best convey my ideas on the screen, I figured that I need to study the main approaches that filmmakers and content creators have mastered to execute a sivual erffect as well possible. I decided to research the following concept because it relates to the aesthetic that I want for my project:
Chiaroscuro
The concept of Chiaroscuro is basically the implementation of high-contrast visuals in a film. This word is Italian and it carries two contrasting meanings in its composition. "Chiaro" translates to clear and "scuro" tranlates to obscure. This word formation is the best way to understand chiaroscuro. This method of lighting sets uses light and shadow to create dimension and contribute to the visual dynamics of the set as a whole.
One of the earliest implementations of chiaroscuro can be seen in the pieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, more specifically during the 15th century. After increasing the popularity of this technique through his influencial presence, Renaissance artists such as Carvaggio and Vemeer. It is not clear when exactly the method of chiaroscuro was introduced on screen, however here are some timeless representations of chiaroscuro over the course of film history:
Citizen Kane (1941)
The Godfather (1972)
Brick (2005)
Sin City (2005
"Salome with the Head of John the Baptist", Carvaggio
This artpiece is a beautiful representation of chiaroscuro combined with some vibrant colors (red, green, yellow, white) that creates a great sense of dimension all over the canvas.
Now the important part: how will I incorporate this into my film? As I mentioned previously, I plan on using the concept of darkness and dim lights to film my opening scene. These characteristics happen to be an entire "hemisphere" of chiaroscuro that are essentially made for visual effects like that.
Because my plot involves an intimate, yet serious meeting between two characters about the truth and nothing less, several emotions, actions, and dynamic portions of the script will need chiaroscuro to have proper control over the environment and to execute the "highs and lows" of the scene as clear as possible.
Needless to say, I am extremely excited to use this new strategy in real life to tell my story. Lastly, I wanted to throw in a filmmaking tool I recently purchased which was recommended by a former media student. I plan on playing around with this when the time to film comes. See the item below:
https://www.amazon.com/Aputure-3200-6500K-Adjustable-Stepless-Adsorption/dp/B07MQCKKZ8
Goodbye for now! See you in the next post!
Santiago Rios (Feb 26, 2023)
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