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