Course Info

FILM 356: Lighting II

This course explores advanced lighting techniques with an emphasis on engaging the audience visually. Students will learn night exterior lighting techniques, practical location lighting approaches, Hollywood gag and moving lights applications. The proper, safe and efficient use of advanced lighting and grip equipment will be demonstrated - Hmi, LED, theatrical, large tungsten, fluorescent, overheads, rigging and dollies. Students will work together in groups to accomplish visual tasks each week.

FILM 355 is a prerequisite for this class.

Spring 2024-2025


Section 901

Class number 32675

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



Section 902

Class number 33549

  • 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


Winter 2024-2025


Section 501

Class number 25796

  • Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • CLOSED



Section 801

Class number 23365

  • Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • CLOSED


Spring 2023-2024


Section 901

Class number 32581

  • 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
  • CLOSED
  • 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
  • CLOSED



Section 902

Class number 36442

  • 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


Winter 2023-2024


Section 801

Class number 25287

  • Meeting dates: 1/6/2024 - 3/22/2024
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 1/6/2024 - 3/22/2024
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • CLOSED


Spring 2022-2023


Section 601

Class number 40449

  • Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
  • Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: John O'Shaughnessy | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
  • Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: John O'Shaughnessy | View syllabus


Winter 2022-2023


Section 501

Class number 30774

  • Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus


Fall 2022-2023


Section 701

Class number 18837

  • 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
  • CLOSED
  • 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
  • CLOSED


Spring 2021-2022


Section 601

Class number 42438

  • 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 4461

  • 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