Horror Cinematography with Christopher Baffa, ASC

Learn how to create fear through light, shadow, and visual storytelling with cinematographer Christopher Baffa, ASC. Drawing on classic horror films and his work on the American Horror Story pilot, Baffa explores naturalistic lighting, suspense, and when to reveal—or conceal—the threat. The course also covers controlling soft light, preserving shadow detail, and collaborating with other departments to shape frightening scenes.