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Reflect upon how you think you could use these techniques in your future filmmaking?

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Reflect upon how you think you could use these techniques in your future filmmaking?

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Techniques that were used in this film are (with examples)

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David F. Sandberg is a Swedish filmmaker known for his work in the horror genre. He gained recognition with his short film, "Lights Out," which was later adapted into a feature-length film. Sandberg has also directed the horror films "Annabelle: Creation" and "Shazam!"

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How has this professional inspired my future filmmaking?

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How has this professional inspired my future filmmaking?

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David F. Sandberg's professional success and creativity can inspire future filmmakers to never give up on their dreams and use their limitations as strengths in their work. Sandberg's creative use of low budgets and innovative techniques can be a source of inspiration for upcoming filmmakers.

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Fascinating video explains the sophisticated art of shooting darkness in horror films

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Fascinating video explains the sophisticated art of shooting darkness in horror films

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The director David F. Sandberg explains in his video essay that the darkness used in horror films can be either "proper darkness" or "fake darkness," and that viewers may not be seeing everything the director intended. He discusses the importance of using a single light source for proper darkness, but notes that there is a limit to how dark a scene can be before it becomes too difficult to see. He also explains that how a film is watched (on a TV, movie screen, laptop, phone, etc.) can impact the viewer's ability to see what the director intended. For example, the gamma setting of a display can affect how much detail can be seen in a dark scene. Finally, Sandberg explains that his team took into account the possibility of old projector bulbs in theaters not rendering proper darkness when coloring Annabelle: Creation.https://www.fastcompany.com/90493361/fascinating-video-explains-the-sophisticated-art-of-shooting-darkness-in-horror-films

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Horror films are practically synonymous with darkness. That uneasy feeling of something lurking in the shadows is what directors lean on to set the tone.

But have you ever considered what kind of darkness is being used? Better yet, are you properly watching all that darkness?

In his video essay "The Troubles with Darkness in Horror," director David F. Sandberg ( Lights Out, Annabelle: Creation) breaks down the best and not-so-great uses of darkness in horror films, as well as why you may not be seeing everything a director intended.

Sandberg makes a case for "proper darkness," i.e. films and scenes that truly seem to be lit by a single light source like a flashlight or candle, instead of "fake darkness" where a director may light a "dark" scene in order to read the actors' faces. However, as Sandberg notes, the issue with proper darkness is "How dark can you go?"

How you're watching a film (on a TV, movie screen, laptop, phone, etc.) can make all the difference in whether or not you're seeing what the director intended you to see in the dark. For example, in Sandberg's short film version of Lights Out, some people were able to see the ghost woman creeping in the hallway, while others couldn't see anything at all. Sandberg mentions this was most likely due to the gamma setting of their display, which most people probably don't realize.

"Depending on the display's gamma setting, it doesn't always even help to raise the brightness all the way up," Sandberg says.

Sandberg also explains that for Annabelle: Creation, his team re-created a "shitty theater experience" in his coloring suite to accommodate for old projector bulbs some theaters may be using that don't render proper darkness.

Check out Sandberg's essay below and make sure you don't get lost in the dark next time you watch a horror film.

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Fascinating video explains the sophisticated art of shooting darkness in horror films

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Horror films are practically synonymous with darkness. That uneasy feeling of something lurking in the shadows is what directors lean on to set the tone. But have you ever considered what kind of darkness is being used? Better yet, are you properly watching all that darkness?

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Sounds of the Nightmare Machine - Great Big Story

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Sounds of the Nightmare Machine - Great Big Story

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Horror sounds can stri primal emotions and feelings

Horror sounds can be easy to make with things like rubbing the rulers, strings or wood.

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David F. Sandberg, a filmmaker from Sweden, became an overnight sensation when his no-budget horror movie 'Lights Out' went viral in 2014. This led to him directing the feature film version of the movie, produced by James Wan. Sandberg then directed 'Annabelle Creation' and DC superhero film 'Shazam!', with a sequel to the latter in the works.

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How Lighting Tells A Story in Horror | Dissecting Fear

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How Lighting Tells A Story in Horror | Dissecting Fear

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Lighting can be a powerful tool in horror storytelling, creating a mood and atmosphere that intensifies fear and suspense. The use of dim lighting, shadows, and flickering lights can create a sense of unease, making the viewer uncertain of what's lurking in the darkness. Conversely, bright lighting can create a false sense of security, only to be shattered by a sudden jump scare. Lighting can also be used to reveal or conceal important details, adding to the overall tension and mystery of a horror story.

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The techniques that were used in the wilm are the background music's rhyzm changing and the connection between the ambient sound and the camera changing. Every time the rhythm of the background music is switched is accompanied by the transition of the camera. Every time it is a peaceful scene, and then a scary scene. With the access of ambient sound, the melody of the background music also speeds up to create a terrifying scene for the audience. atmosphere