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FILM 456: Lighting for Cinema II

This continuation of FILM 455 Lighting for Cinema I is a hands-on and experiential class exploring advanced lighting techniques and skills. Students will learn the safe and efficient use of set electrical equipment, advanced lighting instruments and grip equipment, including HMI, LED and large Tungsten fixtures, dollies, overheads and specialty rigs.

FILM 455 is a prerequisite for this class.

Spring 2024-2025


Section 902

Class number 32676
  • Meeting dates: 3/29/2025 - 6/13/2025
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 3/29/2025 - 6/13/2025
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus


Spring 2023-2024


Section 901

Class number 35417
  • Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P024A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus



Section 902

Class number 32582
  • Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
  • Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
  • Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P024A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus


Spring 2022-2023


Section 901

Class number 40450
  • Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
  • Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
  • Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus


Fall 2022-2023


Section 701

Class number 18838
  • Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: John O'Shaughnessy | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: John O'Shaughnessy | View syllabus


Spring 2021-2022


Section 601

Class number 42439
  • Meeting dates: 3/26/2022 - 6/10/2022
  • Meeting time: M 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: John O'Shaughnessy | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 3/26/2022 - 6/10/2022
  • Meeting time: M 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: CINES P021A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: John O'Shaughnessy | View syllabus


Fall 2021-2022


Section 701

Class number 4462
  • Meeting dates: 9/8/2021 - 11/23/2021
  • Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P021A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Pete Biagi | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 9/8/2021 - 11/23/2021
  • Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Pete Biagi | View syllabus