Alan Caso

Alan Caso is a Professor of Film and Television at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, where he has held the position since Fall 2021. He holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Caso is a renowned cinematographer and director of photography with over three decades of experience in television and film.

His career spans iconic series like Six Feet Under, Big Love, and Hawaii Five-0, as well as acclaimed films like Repli-Kate and Ed. Caso’s work focuses on visual storytelling through lighting, camera dynamics, and genre-specific aesthetics. He has received prestigious awards including the Television Career Achievement Award from the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) in 2017 and an AFI Year of Excellence Award in 2002.

His research interests include cinematography techniques for drama, horror, and science fiction genres, with particular expertise in period adaptations and character-driven visuals. Caso’s body of work demonstrates a commitment to narrative depth through visual composition and lighting symbolism.