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https://watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/how-to-light-a-horror-film
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filmmakersacademy
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June 28, 2025
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6 Lessons | 1+ hours of instructional video
- 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.
Module 1 — How To Light Horror
- History of Horror
- Setting the Tone of Terror in Horror
- Shadows of Suspense in Horror
- Handheld In Horror
- Preparing for Panic By Balancing Light & Shadow
- How to Film a Killer Close-Up
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