To create the chilling effects seen in creepy movies and haunting TV shows, on-screen cinematographers use light to heighten fears, build suspense and, ultimately, intensify the terror lurking in the shadows. This Halloween, Royal Philips has collaborated with John W. Rutland, cinematographer of the supernatural horror film Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension to demonstrate how the scary effects on the big screen can be brought to life at home with Philips Hue* connected lighting system. His tips and tricks are captured in both video and written guides developed in collaboration with Philips Hue.

“Cinematographers use every shade, colour and intensity of light to create the nightmarish scenes fans know and love,” said John W. Rutland, cinematographer of Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension. “With Philips Hue there are up to 16 million colour options and a variety of third-party apps that enable people at home to easily transform a serene and inviting space into a tension-filled, bone-chilling setting for Halloween, with just the swipe of a finger.”

Throughout his career, John W. Rutland has used light to hide and reveal some of the scariest monsters, spirits and killers on screen in films like the upcoming Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, and recent chillers, Exists and Lovely Molly, consistently keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. In collaboration with Philips, Rutland has revealed some of the lighting magic he uses to create spine-tingling scenes. Halloween enthusiasts now know how to create the ultimate quick-start haunted house using connected lights from Philips Hue and the spookiest of the nearly 450 third-party apps available*.

“Philips Hue engages your senses by delivering almost limitless possibilities for any moment in the home,” said consumer program manager Philips Lighting Australia Sam Dearden. “We get excited when we see people get creative with Philips Hue connected lights and Halloween is the perfect occasion for people to really let go and create their own unique, chilling atmospheres – giving trick-or-treaters an added scare for this growing celebration in Australia.”