Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Meet Justin Dickson - the chief lighting technician behind iconic tv shows such as Snowfall, I Am The Night, and Genius: MLK/X.
He went from working at a fried chicken shop to gaffing major film and tv shows - which according to him, are surprisingly similar when it comes to dealing with people...👀
In his 18 years of working in lighting, Justin has seen lighting evolve and embraced the technological shifts as a way to maximize storytelling.
So sit back, enjoy, and get a peek into his genius!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - What inspired Justin
2:10 - Snowfall
4:15 - I Am the Night
6:15 - Genius: MLK/X
8:17 - Advice
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Meet Justin Dickson - the chief lighting technician behind iconic tv shows such as Snowfall, I Am The Night, and Genius: MLK/X.
He went from working at a fried chicken shop to gaffing major film and tv shows - which according to him, are surprisingly similar when it comes to dealing with people...👀
In his 18 years of working in lighting, Justin has seen lighting evolve and embraced the technological shifts as a way to maximize storytelling.
So sit back, enjoy, and get a peek into his genius!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - What inspired Justin
2:10 - Snowfall
4:15 - I Am the Night
6:15 - Genius: MLK/X
8:17 - Advice
#tvlighting #filminglighting #behindthescenes #cinematography
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Summary:
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