Which of the following is an attribute of feature film lighting?

• A. The 'One Source' Look
• B. High-Key Lighting
• C. Three-Point Lighting
• D. Color Correction

Answer: (A)

Lighting for feature films often aims to feel driven by a real, single light source. The one-source look achieves this by making it appear as if all illumination comes from one direction—like a window or a practical lamp—creating distinctive shadows and depth that look natural and cinematic. This approach helps tell the story by guiding the viewer’s focus, adding texture, and establishing mood and time of day, without making the scene look overly staged.

Other options describe common techniques but aren’t defining attributes of feature-film lighting. High-key lighting produces bright, low-contrast scenes and is more associated with a different tonal feel. Three-point lighting is a versatile studio method but is a general technique rather than a hallmark of feature-film lighting. Color correction is a post-production process, not an on-set lighting characteristic. The single-source look most directly reflects the natural, directional lighting style that helps a feature film feel believable and emotionally resonant.