Kyoung Lee Swearingen
University of Texas at Dallas, USA
Title: Story Telling Through Lighting in Animated Films
Biography
Biography: Kyoung Lee Swearingen
Abstract
The primary objective of lighting in animated films is to direct the audiences’ eye and not lose their attention until the film credits roll. To achieve that, maintaining continuity and establishing focal points by setting a visual hierarchy is critical to success. Another objective of lighting is to support story and emotion by creating an environment that the audience can engage in and believe the characters are a part of. To acquire this, lighters need to identify the genre of the film, portray time and place, exhibit time of day and weather, and also determine the quality of light and key light placement. Lastly, lighting adds beauty to an otherwise flat image void of shadow and atmosphere, and delivers the audience to another world. This lecture will discuss the key objectives and processes of lighting within the framework of story-telling in animated films.