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    https://watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/how-to-light-a-horror-film
    Peel back the veil to discover professional horror film techniques


    • 6 Lessons

    • 1+ hours of instructional videos
    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.


    • Detailed written breakdowns

    • Top-down lighting schematics

    • Side-by-side comparisons
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