Reading the Light Right: The Exposure of Asian Skin Tones in Cinematography
Journal article
Sung, Y (2020). Reading the Light Right: The Exposure of Asian Skin Tones in Cinematography. Frames Cinema Journal. 17. https://doi.org/10.15664/fcj.v0i17.2075
Authors | Sung, Y |
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Abstract | This article discusses how contemporary cinematographers make technical and aesthetic decisions about exposure when working with actors of different skin colours – specifically those of Asian ethnicities. Having worked internationally as a cinematographer and lighting co-ordinator, with casts belonging to different ethnicity groups, I am able to offer practical insight into the interaction between colour, the quality of light, and Asian skin in digital film production. As I will explore below, it is encouraging to see that cinematographers have begun exploring ways to better illuminate Black actors, and arguably, the same level of care and creativity can be applied when filming Asian talent. The article will examine firstly, how exposure tools for the camera are used, and secondly, the different approaches of industry practitioners seeking to develop more careful and varied ways of lighting Asian skin. |
Year | 2020 |
Journal | Frames Cinema Journal |
Journal citation | 17 |
Publisher | University of St. Andrews Library |
ISSN | 2053-8812 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.15664/fcj.v0i17.2075 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 27 Jun 2020 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 27 May 2020 |
Deposited | 04 Sep 2020 |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
https://openresearch.lsbu.ac.uk/item/8q826
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