How to Use Lighting to Turn Your Character into an Evil Villain

June 10, 2020

In real life, "bad guys" look like everyday people—your next-door neighbor, your co-worker, even the person sleeping right next to you—which is terrifying in its own right. But in movies, filmmakers will often use cinematic tools to alert audiences to their character's hidden nefariousness, especially when it comes to lighting.

Original Article Source Credits: No Film School ,  https://nofilmschool.com/

Article Written By : V Renée

Original Article Posted on : May 8, 2020

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