LIGHTING IN FILM Lighting in film reflects the scene and psychology of characters. Lighting can help us understand what may be happening in a scene or the type of movie it may be. The amount of size, color, and harshness of light surrounding the character in a scene can be adjusted to express their emotions. Lighting creates a visual mood, atmosphere, and sense of meaning for the character. Gaffers are responsible for setting up all electrical work on film sets, including the lights. On the other hand cinematographers are the ones in charge of not only the camera but also the lighting crew. They're responsible for creating the look, color, lighting, and framing of every shot in film. Roger Deakins is a well known cinematographer that has been in the industry for the l...