In addition to running a film production company, I've been teaching an intro to film production course for two semesters at a local college. One of my favorite parts of the class is where we dig into lighting and how it informs a scene, character or mood.
I bring out films like Goodfellas, Another Earth, and one of my all-time favorites... Sid and Nancy, shot by renowned cinematographer Roger Deakins.
What are some of your favorite films (from a lighting perspective), and why should I include them in my course? Let me know in the comments below.
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2001, Stan Kubrik - The lighting was pure, harsh and cold, like space. In space there was no diffusion and they sold the effect with perfect blacks and harsh whites. Inside the ship, the lighting hinted at an operating room where things weren't quite right. In a sense it was horror is bright light, that contradicted the reality of what was happening. I saw that film on TV when I was like six, and it still sends shivers up my spine while questioning my own existence.
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Perhaps some scenes from the 2024 movie Conclave. They use lot's of practical lighting and natural lights to light the scene for purpose. And it is stunning!