Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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How do you light for darkness? Cinematographer Michael Fimognari, who has worked on Doctor Sleep (2019) and Oculus (2013), shows us the most cinematic way to use shadows and how soft top light lays the groundwork for most horror lighting.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
0:44 - Shooting Process
1:41 - Building the Visual Style
3:54 - Scene 1: Hugh’s Introduction
8:43 - Scene 2: Eleanor’s Dance
13:36 - Outro

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