Film Lighting Explained: No Samurai Scene, Seven Samurai
Watch how cinematographer Asakazu Nakai uses the light sandwich to create stunning deep focus compositions for Akira Kurosawa in Seven Samurai.
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Film Lighting Explained: Sara’s Murder, Suspiria
Watch how cinematographer Luciano Tovoli fulfills Dario Argento’s color fantasy in the brilliant art-horror film, Suspiria.
Film Lighting Explained: Candy-Colored Clown, Blue Velvet
Watch how cinematographer Frederick Elmes paints a harsh reality in the iconic “candy-colored clown” scene from Blue Velvet, directed by David Lynch.
Film Lighting Explained: Plato’s Cave, The Conformist
Watch how cinematographer Vittorio Storaro channeled Caravaggio to tell the story of Plato’s cave, using just two lights.
Film Lighting Explained: Halloween, Opening Scene
Watch how cinematographer Dean Cundey uses layers to create depth and keep us off balance in the opening scene of Halloween 1978: This video and series is about lighting theory, and some practical suggestions and guesses, based on my experiences and opinions. It does not contain information on actual fixtures or behind the scenes, since … Read more
Why Films use these 5 Cinematographic Styles
I show you how films can be classified into five distinct cinematography styles based on lighting, and how you can use it.
6 Cinematography Secrets to Making a Scary Horror Film
How to make your low budget horror or slasher film more scary – and different.
Mega Tips from 7 Great Cinematographers
Here are seven tips I’ve learnt from seven great cinematographers that will change the way you shoot.
The 10 Cinematographers who have Influenced Me the Most
These are the cinematographers who have shaped my understanding and style of cinematography.