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One key idea I’m reflecting on from Chapter 5 is how lighting helps tell the story by creating mood and emotion. Sandler explains that lighting isn’t just about making things visible, it’s about shaping how the audience feels. For example, soft lighting can make a scene feel calm or romantic, while harsh lighting can make it feel tense or dramatic. I think this is important because it shows how visual choices can guide the viewer’s emotions without using words.

This article explains how different lighting styles, like high key, low key, and natural light, can change the mood of a scene. It shows how filmmakers use light to support the story and characters, just like Sandler describes in the book.