ABSTRACT
This chapter begins with the lighting process. It is important to examine the information communicated by light and the natural phenomena that generates light and allows it to interact with the world. The chapter includes the critical information: information communicated by light, scientific underpinnings of light, goals of lighting and light and lighting. A shadow is a dark area created when an object comes between a light source and a surface. Information is gained through the presence of light. Light is able to indicate the time of day, reveal light sources, infer the general location and instigate a particular mood. The people can break the common goals into four main categories: story communication, visual clarity, replication of real world locations and aesthetic stylization. The goals are equally applicable to the modern arts, including photography, cinematography, videography, and 3D animation, as well as the classic arts, including those utilizing drawing, painting, and stage work.
