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> >Light is a medium that we use to get our message across, not THE
> message itself > like your title implys. Light is used to create mood,
> time of day, etc. It's > EFFECTIVE use is the goal of every DP and
> Gaffer/LD.  > > As far as books go, check out the film section in your
> library or local > bookstore. Look at anything about cinematography,
> NOT about directing or > writing etc...  > > Good luck...if you have
> access to AOL, look at the Cinematography & Gaffers > forums in
> Hollywood online, Below the line talk....  >
 
 
Thanks for the message.
 
Maybe I should clarify my topic. I totally aggree that light is used
for mood and time of day in any film, but I was curious about the
exceptions in whech a direct went out of his way to use light as part
of the plot or theme. Sybollically... allagorically. I see what you
mean, though, even if light is used symbolically, it is still only a
tool with which to convey a greater message.
 
 
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