How To Light a Horror Film
Horror is a hallmark of filmmaking. When done correctly, lighting builds tension and heightens terror for excruciating effect.
In How To Light a Horror Film, Shane Hurlbut, ASC brings you on set and shows you how to turn any ordinary location into a place of suspense and terror — all through the power of lighting. You’ll learn how much light works best to create tension, the ideal amount of color contrast, and how to use shadows to your advantage.
- 6 Lessons
- 1+ hours of instructional videos
- Detailed written breakdowns
- Top-down lighting schematics
- Side by side comparisons
How To Light Horror Lessons:
- History of Horror
- Setting the Tone of Terror
- Shadows of Suspense
- Handheld Horror
- Preparing for Panic
- Killer Close-Up
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