Film is a two-dimensional medium that demands a three-dimensional look. Cinematic lighting techniques can give your shots depth, and none are more creatively interesting than chiaroscuro lighting.

Los Angeles-based gaffer Yiming Pan is making a name for herself with her strong foundation in lighting design and extensive experience across various cinematic projects. From feature films and short ...

Cinematographers and filmmakers seek to create lighting that not only illuminates their footage but also conveys the subtext of their shots. Two of the most common lighting techniques in film are high ...