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LOTR Cinematography: Lighting Techniques Explained

21/02/2025

LOTR Cinematography: Lighting Techniques Explained

Filip Ne old February 21, 2025

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How does lighting shape storytelling in The Lord of the Rings?

From the warm glow of the Shire to the eerie darkness of Mordor, cinematographer Andrew Lesnie masterfully used light to enhance emotions, tension, and atmosphere. This video breaks down the cinematography and lighting techniques that make Peter Jackson's LOTR trilogy a masterpiece of visual storytelling.

Here I focus on conceptual lighting techniques and how it conveys information, pushing a narrative and seeking a specific impact on the audience. If you have any thoughts or opinions, please comment below!

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