Using Flags

In a detailed paragraph, please answer the following questions:

1. What are flags used for on set?
2. What are three key things you learned in the video that you can put to use when lighting?

Flags are used to control the spill of light, highlighting the parts of the frame that is most important to the scene. Darkening the parts that are unimportant directs the audience away from such parts. These flags help shape the light in the liking of the cinematographer. Adjusting the angles and location of the flags can alter the darkness and the location of the shadows. I learned that light can be controlled so that the it only affects one specific portion of the frame. This allows for flexibility when shaping the light.