Which of the following is not a disadvantage of lighting night exteriors?

• A. Limited coverage options
• B. Room for movement of picture elements
• C. Increased setup time
• D. Weather dependence

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is that some aspects of night exterior lighting are advantages rather than drawbacks. Room for movement of picture elements means you can adjust where actors, props, and blocking sit within the frame while still achieving the lighting look you want. That flexibility is a benefit: it allows you to adapt the shot as needed without being tightly locked into a rigid plan by your lighting setup. In contrast, limited coverage options, weather dependence, and increased setup time are all real disadvantages of lighting night exteriors because they constrain how you illuminate the scene, how reliably you can shoot, and how long preparation takes.