I've also been researching a little bit on how to create low key lighting to be able to make our scenes suspenseful. I was reading an article which presented a good idea called “The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Shooting Low Key” by Josh Johnson. For an affordable way to make the low key lighting is in the room we are filming in to make it dark and then the room or hallway connected to this room turn on all the lights to give it this low key lighting (picture below). We will be filming in a garage so in the hallway leading to the garage we can play around with this lighting to see how it looks on camera.
In another article called “How Low-Key Lighting Can Instantly Make Your Film Dramatic” by Caleb Ward, it says not to over complicate the lights so much, it's easier than you think. If something seems wrong try turning off some lights. It gives an example of a possible set up (below)
Also explains a few things one should take into consideration. First thing it mentions investing in good lights but for this case i think we will have to work with what we have. Then it says to have fast lens nearby as these are good to use in low key lighting. I will ask Gabbie to make sure to bring this as she is the one with the camera. Next it explains about monitoring the levels of the camera, how much light is coming in or isn't, how the pixels look and that the subject is overexposed or underexposed. Lastly it explains the use of negative fills, meaning that using a black backdrop or absorb the light. This will allow you to control the light better and assure the focus is on the subject.
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