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Bringing a little bit of Hollywood to Manchester with @millajovovich

This is the finished product from 2 weeks of brilliant work with @the_mob_film_co

Recces, lighting diagrams, plans, calls, more recces, and lots and lots of cable.

Thanks to the amazing lighting team and the rest of the brilliant crew who helped pull this one together.

Scroll down for a small taste of the lighting list for all 4 x sets at @spacestudiosmcr

Director - Paul W S Anderson
Producer - John Brocklehurst
Line Producer - @mark_collins_producer
Production Manager - @izziebulley

DOP - @stuartgrahamdop
Gaffer - @tunstallfilmservices
Best Boy - @mrickitt
Spark - @alice_elizabeth
Spark - Paul Rosato
Spark - @kane.shaun
Spark - @willsutttton
Desk Op - Howard Dean

Rigger - Darren Fielding

Art Director @productiondesigneruk

Small taste of the kit list below:

2 x @arri_rental M90
8 x Tungsten 12ks
4 x @molerichardson Molebeam10ks
2 x Molebeam 5ks
2 x Maxibrute 9-Lights
3 x Tungsten 5ks
6 x Tungsten parcans
9 x 2K Blondes
4 x 2K fresnels
4 x Source 4 750ws
4 x 650w tungsten
6 x 300w tungsten

6 x @clay.paky 300W 18” high movers

1 x set of rock ‘n’ roll festoons

8 x Skypanel S120
8 x @creamsource Vortex 8s
4 x @asteraofficial AX2 100 pixel bars
2 x Astera Hyperion kit
2 x Astera Helios kit

And the ALL IMPORTANT 225 ND Diffusion.

(and all the stands, rigging, cable, blood, sweat, and tears)

Sharing some recent work of ours with @yorkshiretea with @tunstallfilmservices as Gaffer and starring @sirpatstew

It was great to work with DOP ameliahazlerigg to bring this one to life.

Full lighting kit and crew servicing by us here at @anttechnicalservices

Production Co: @wearechief
Producer: @luke_filz
Line Producer: @sarahjj41
Production Manager: @izziebulley

DOP: ameliahazlerigg
Gaffer: @tunstallfilmservices
Desk OP: @consoleoperator.tv
Spark: jackwakefield04
Genny OP: Andy Grundy

VWN PART 2 - TVC
Thanks to @the_mob_film_co for having us on.
Complete Lighting kit and Crew serviced by us here at A.N.T Technical Services

Agency Scholz & Friends Hamburg
Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson
DoP: Glen Mac Pherson
Executive Producers: Alexander Husche & Lorenz Marcus
Producer: Johannes Wöpkemeier
Commercials Producer: John Brocklehurst
UK Producer: Dave Birchall
UK Production Manager: @izziebulley
Photographer: Dan Smith
Editor: Bled Bujupi
Music: Paul Haslinger
Grading: Koloryst
Postproduction: Infected
Sound-Postproduction: Studio Funk

Gaffer - @mmarknolan
Gaffer (2nd unit) - @kane.shaun
Best Boy - Mark Rafferty 
Desk Op - Grum Leesmith
Spark - Georgie Day
Spark - Kevin Day
Spark - Tony West 
Spark - Rhys Winter 
Spark HGV Truck - Mitchell Fitzsimons
Spark HGV Genny - Lewis Goode
Key Rigger - Ricky Vallance
Advanced Rigger - Josh Hardwicke
Advanced Rigger - Richard Hayden
Advanced Rigger - Luke Ringwood
Balloon Tech - Kris Lockey
Balloon Tech - Mark Tinker
Balloon Tech - Mark Paul

Had a REEL good time figuring this one out!

New directing work for Sky Vegas, featuring a custom-built rig that would allow us to vertically rotate/track the camera up, over and around the talent in a full arc - providing a seamless transition into the CGI world.

This is one of four TVCs (plus digital assets) delivered ahead of Cheltenham Festival.

CREW:

Director: Me
1st AD: @sarahjj41
Production Manager: @briersalice
Production Assistant: @graceleilainger

DOP: @jameskilleendop
1st AC / Focus: @samuel_j_james
Gaffer: @lighting_jack_
Spark: Mark Nolan
Spark: Paul Rossato
Grip Tech: Myles Soldenhoff
Grip: Jason Lee
Grip: Craig Shields
DIT: George Morris

Art Director: @sophiebarrott
Props: @xela.reyy
Set Builder: @aa_ronreynolds

Stylist: @rosiejfarnworthhall
HMUA: @maxinesmithmakeupartist

Medic: Mark (PMR)

Talent - Shannon Ellis (@facemodelandcasting )
Talent - Tee Morris (@facemodelandcasting)
Talent - Graham Gardner (@facemodelandcasting)

Studio: @spacestudiosmcr
Kit: @nodramaltd @nodramaflex
Lighting Equipment: @anttechnicalservices
Facilities: @locationoneuk

Post-production: @falloffthewall
Senior Post Producer: Abi Saleem
Sound: @soundsgoodaud.io
Grade: One Bright Dot

#director #filmmaking #production #TVC #CGI

A little look behind the scenes of our latest commercial shot over at THG Studios. Had an amazing team on this one and so pleased with how it turned out. Beautiful soft lighting with some added depth and shape to bring that cinematic feeling to the ad. All shot on the @sony Venice, with @cookeoptics s7i lenses. An absolutely stunning camera and lens package courtesy of @nodramaltd and as always @anttechnicalservices @tunstallfilmservices providing the lights.

#cinematography #directorofphotography #cinematiclighting #cinematographer #videography

We had the pleasure of having @calumscott and @aitch in the studio recently recording their new music video for ‘Unsteady’ which is out now🤝

Team:
Director: @tbmcreative
DOP: @imtheshit
Talent: @aitch @calumscott
Grooming: @carolinejamesmua
Calum’s Stylist: @angelicagiless
Colourist: @cam_sander
iPhone BTS: @isabellecreative_
1st AC: @beo__filme
Art Director: @caitlin_staddon
Gaffer & Lighting tech: @anttechnicalservices @reece.verse
Audio Playback Runner: @ameliebea_22
Artist rep: @kobryde
Studio: @bigshedstudio

Which one would you try? Shot with @gymshark 🦈

#cinematography #dp #gymshark

Some screengrabs to honour these beautiful frames from my recent @mindcharity commercial.

We shot this on the RED V-Raptor paired with the (pretty rare) Statera Anamorphic primes; which are definitely the nicest set of glass I’ve worked with this year.

Director: 🫡
DOP: @perchfields
Gaffer: @sarazourki
Grade: @paulwillis_colour

#filmmaking #director #anamorphic

Some screengrabs to honour these beautiful frames from my recent @mindcharity commercial.

We shot this on the RED V-Raptor paired with the (pretty rare) Statera Anamorphic primes; which are definitely the nicest set of glass I’ve worked with this year.

Director: 🫡
DOP: @perchfields
Gaffer: @sarazourki
Grade: @paulwillis_colour

#filmmaking #director #anamorphic

Some screengrabs to honour these beautiful frames from my recent @mindcharity commercial.

We shot this on the RED V-Raptor paired with the (pretty rare) Statera Anamorphic primes; which are definitely the nicest set of glass I’ve worked with this year.

Director: 🫡
DOP: @perchfields
Gaffer: @sarazourki
Grade: @paulwillis_colour

#filmmaking #director #anamorphic

Some screengrabs to honour these beautiful frames from my recent @mindcharity commercial.

We shot this on the RED V-Raptor paired with the (pretty rare) Statera Anamorphic primes; which are definitely the nicest set of glass I’ve worked with this year.

Director: 🫡
DOP: @perchfields
Gaffer: @sarazourki
Grade: @paulwillis_colour

#filmmaking #director #anamorphic

Some screengrabs to honour these beautiful frames from my recent @mindcharity commercial.

We shot this on the RED V-Raptor paired with the (pretty rare) Statera Anamorphic primes; which are definitely the nicest set of glass I’ve worked with this year.

Director: 🫡
DOP: @perchfields
Gaffer: @sarazourki
Grade: @paulwillis_colour

#filmmaking #director #anamorphic

Some screengrabs to honour these beautiful frames from my recent @mindcharity commercial.

We shot this on the RED V-Raptor paired with the (pretty rare) Statera Anamorphic primes; which are definitely the nicest set of glass I’ve worked with this year.

Director: 🫡
DOP: @perchfields
Gaffer: @sarazourki
Grade: @paulwillis_colour

#filmmaking #director #anamorphic

Some screengrabs to honour these beautiful frames from my recent @mindcharity commercial.

We shot this on the RED V-Raptor paired with the (pretty rare) Statera Anamorphic primes; which are definitely the nicest set of glass I’ve worked with this year.

Director: 🫡
DOP: @perchfields
Gaffer: @sarazourki
Grade: @paulwillis_colour

#filmmaking #director #anamorphic

Some screengrabs to honour these beautiful frames from my recent @mindcharity commercial.

We shot this on the RED V-Raptor paired with the (pretty rare) Statera Anamorphic primes; which are definitely the nicest set of glass I’ve worked with this year.

Director: 🫡
DOP: @perchfields
Gaffer: @sarazourki
Grade: @paulwillis_colour

#filmmaking #director #anamorphic

Lighting Breakdown for my latest MyProtein Activewear shoot ⚡️
Shot on a Virtual Production screen with a full soft-wrap commercial look.

THE SETUP:
• Aputure Infinimat 8x8 overhead — ambiance, replicating an overcast sky
• Nanlite PavoSlim 240CL — subtle back light to create separation
• Nanlux 1200B → 8x8 Full Silk + Half White Diff — main soft key with controlled falloff
• Nanlite 720B → Polyboard — dialled-in fill for balanced skin + contrast
• Sony FX9 + 50mm — crisp detail + natural compression + wide open to blend the VO screen and set elements.

If you’re into cinematic lighting, commercial DP work, virtual production, or LED specific setups, save this for your next build 💡

#cinematography #lightingbreakdown #virtualproduction #setlighting #filmmakingtips #doplife #commercialcinematography #lightingdiagram #behindthescenes #videographerlife #nanlite #aputure #nanlux #sonyfx9 #myprotein

Lighting Breakdown for my latest MyProtein Activewear shoot ⚡️
Shot on a Virtual Production screen with a full soft-wrap commercial look.

THE SETUP:
• Aputure Infinimat 8x8 overhead — ambiance, replicating an overcast sky
• Nanlite PavoSlim 240CL — subtle back light to create separation
• Nanlux 1200B → 8x8 Full Silk + Half White Diff — main soft key with controlled falloff
• Nanlite 720B → Polyboard — dialled-in fill for balanced skin + contrast
• Sony FX9 + 50mm — crisp detail + natural compression + wide open to blend the VO screen and set elements.

If you’re into cinematic lighting, commercial DP work, virtual production, or LED specific setups, save this for your next build 💡

#cinematography #lightingbreakdown #virtualproduction #setlighting #filmmakingtips #doplife #commercialcinematography #lightingdiagram #behindthescenes #videographerlife #nanlite #aputure #nanlux #sonyfx9 #myprotein

Lighting Breakdown for my latest MyProtein Activewear shoot ⚡️
Shot on a Virtual Production screen with a full soft-wrap commercial look.

THE SETUP:
• Aputure Infinimat 8x8 overhead — ambiance, replicating an overcast sky
• Nanlite PavoSlim 240CL — subtle back light to create separation
• Nanlux 1200B → 8x8 Full Silk + Half White Diff — main soft key with controlled falloff
• Nanlite 720B → Polyboard — dialled-in fill for balanced skin + contrast
• Sony FX9 + 50mm — crisp detail + natural compression + wide open to blend the VO screen and set elements.

If you’re into cinematic lighting, commercial DP work, virtual production, or LED specific setups, save this for your next build 💡

#cinematography #lightingbreakdown #virtualproduction #setlighting #filmmakingtips #doplife #commercialcinematography #lightingdiagram #behindthescenes #videographerlife #nanlite #aputure #nanlux #sonyfx9 #myprotein

Lighting Breakdown for my latest MyProtein Activewear shoot ⚡️
Shot on a Virtual Production screen with a full soft-wrap commercial look.

THE SETUP:
• Aputure Infinimat 8x8 overhead — ambiance, replicating an overcast sky
• Nanlite PavoSlim 240CL — subtle back light to create separation
• Nanlux 1200B → 8x8 Full Silk + Half White Diff — main soft key with controlled falloff
• Nanlite 720B → Polyboard — dialled-in fill for balanced skin + contrast
• Sony FX9 + 50mm — crisp detail + natural compression + wide open to blend the VO screen and set elements.

If you’re into cinematic lighting, commercial DP work, virtual production, or LED specific setups, save this for your next build 💡

#cinematography #lightingbreakdown #virtualproduction #setlighting #filmmakingtips #doplife #commercialcinematography #lightingdiagram #behindthescenes #videographerlife #nanlite #aputure #nanlux #sonyfx9 #myprotein

NEW DOP WORK for MP Activewear 🎥

Shot against our virtual production screen at THG Studios. As always, with a fantastic team making it happen, especially stylist/ set-designer @sammifern who did an amazing job.

I'll share a lighting and camera breakdown soon and show you how we achieved the various looks across the films.

Lighting & Gaffer - @anttechnicalservices

#VirtualProduction #DOPLife #Cinematography #InCameraVFX #LEDVolume #THGStudios #DirectorOfPhotography

NEW DOP WORK for MP Activewear 🎥

Shot against our virtual production screen at THG Studios. As always, with a fantastic team making it happen, especially stylist/ set-designer @sammifern who did an amazing job.

I'll share a lighting and camera breakdown soon and show you how we achieved the various looks across the films.

Lighting & Gaffer - @anttechnicalservices

#VirtualProduction #DOPLife #Cinematography #InCameraVFX #LEDVolume #THGStudios #DirectorOfPhotography

NEW DOP WORK for MP Activewear 🎥

Shot against our virtual production screen at THG Studios. As always, with a fantastic team making it happen, especially stylist/ set-designer @sammifern who did an amazing job.

I'll share a lighting and camera breakdown soon and show you how we achieved the various looks across the films.

Lighting & Gaffer - @anttechnicalservices

#VirtualProduction #DOPLife #Cinematography #InCameraVFX #LEDVolume #THGStudios #DirectorOfPhotography

NEW DOP WORK for MP Activewear 🎥

Shot against our virtual production screen at THG Studios. As always, with a fantastic team making it happen, especially stylist/ set-designer @sammifern who did an amazing job.

I'll share a lighting and camera breakdown soon and show you how we achieved the various looks across the films.

Lighting & Gaffer - @anttechnicalservices

#VirtualProduction #DOPLife #Cinematography #InCameraVFX #LEDVolume #THGStudios #DirectorOfPhotography

🎬Damart Brand Film

Grateful to bring this vision to life with @sally_works_here for DAMART with an incredible team.

Crew
Director — @sally_works_here
DOP — @nathan.jones.dop
AC — @jonny_stillwell
2nd AC — @tom.miller.dop
Steadicam — @leightoncox
Gaffer — Mark Rickett
Spark — Shaune Kane
Edit & Colour - @seanmungurdop
Producers — @eddavis89 @gabybradshaw
Fashion Stylist — Ziahana Farndale
Set Stylist — @sammifern
HMU — @cazzagram @zoeystirrett @_francesca_orme
Client Services — @jonesy1878

Cast
@claudiacoulter7788
@norsgoodwin

Camera @nodramaltd
@arri LF
@canonuk K35
Lighting @anttechnicalservices
@nanlux_global
@nanlite_global
@aputure.lighting

🎥 Commercial Cinematography | Cinematic Lighting | Fashion Film |

#Cinematography #CommercialCinematography #CinematicLighting #Videography #FashionFilm #DirectorOfPhotography #VisualStorytelling #FilmLook #FashionCinematography #LightingDesign #SetLife #Damart #WomenInFilm #BehindTheLens

🎥✨ Lighting Breakdown: LookFantastic Christmas Commercial 🎄

For this festive shoot, the goal was to capture cinematic warmth and luxury — rich reds, golden skin tones, and a soft, flattering key across a full dinner table setup. 🍷

Key tools:
💡 @nanlux_global 2400b + 150 Dome — main key for that creamy falloff
💡 @aputure.lighting Infinimat 8x8 — soft wrap and ambient fill
💡 @nanlite_global 60c — hair/rim and accent highlights
💡 @asteraofficial AX9 — bringing the red drapes to life

I also used many flags and bounce boards and changed the set-up for pretty much every shot, i'll share further lighting breakdowns soon.

Lighting setups like this are all about balance — keeping depth and shape without losing that cozy glow across multiple cast members at the same time.

Would love to know how you’d have approached this scene — what’s your go-to setup for a big dinner table shot like this? 🍽️👇

#Cinematography #LightingBreakdown #SetLighting #CommercialLighting #CinematographerLife #FilmLighting #GafferLife #Filmmaking #SetDesign #LookFantastic #ChristmasCommercial #Nanlux #ARRI #Aputure #Nanlite #Astera #DP #Videography #BehindTheScenes #BTS #LightingSetup #CinematographyTips #FilmmakerCommunity

🎥✨ Lighting Breakdown: LookFantastic Christmas Commercial 🎄

For this festive shoot, the goal was to capture cinematic warmth and luxury — rich reds, golden skin tones, and a soft, flattering key across a full dinner table setup. 🍷

Key tools:
💡 @nanlux_global 2400b + 150 Dome — main key for that creamy falloff
💡 @aputure.lighting Infinimat 8x8 — soft wrap and ambient fill
💡 @nanlite_global 60c — hair/rim and accent highlights
💡 @asteraofficial AX9 — bringing the red drapes to life

I also used many flags and bounce boards and changed the set-up for pretty much every shot, i'll share further lighting breakdowns soon.

Lighting setups like this are all about balance — keeping depth and shape without losing that cozy glow across multiple cast members at the same time.

Would love to know how you’d have approached this scene — what’s your go-to setup for a big dinner table shot like this? 🍽️👇

#Cinematography #LightingBreakdown #SetLighting #CommercialLighting #CinematographerLife #FilmLighting #GafferLife #Filmmaking #SetDesign #LookFantastic #ChristmasCommercial #Nanlux #ARRI #Aputure #Nanlite #Astera #DP #Videography #BehindTheScenes #BTS #LightingSetup #CinematographyTips #FilmmakerCommunity

🎥✨ Lighting Breakdown: LookFantastic Christmas Commercial 🎄

For this festive shoot, the goal was to capture cinematic warmth and luxury — rich reds, golden skin tones, and a soft, flattering key across a full dinner table setup. 🍷

Key tools:
💡 @nanlux_global 2400b + 150 Dome — main key for that creamy falloff
💡 @aputure.lighting Infinimat 8x8 — soft wrap and ambient fill
💡 @nanlite_global 60c — hair/rim and accent highlights
💡 @asteraofficial AX9 — bringing the red drapes to life

I also used many flags and bounce boards and changed the set-up for pretty much every shot, i'll share further lighting breakdowns soon.

Lighting setups like this are all about balance — keeping depth and shape without losing that cozy glow across multiple cast members at the same time.

Would love to know how you’d have approached this scene — what’s your go-to setup for a big dinner table shot like this? 🍽️👇

#Cinematography #LightingBreakdown #SetLighting #CommercialLighting #CinematographerLife #FilmLighting #GafferLife #Filmmaking #SetDesign #LookFantastic #ChristmasCommercial #Nanlux #ARRI #Aputure #Nanlite #Astera #DP #Videography #BehindTheScenes #BTS #LightingSetup #CinematographyTips #FilmmakerCommunity

🎥✨ Lighting Breakdown: LookFantastic Christmas Commercial 🎄

For this festive shoot, the goal was to capture cinematic warmth and luxury — rich reds, golden skin tones, and a soft, flattering key across a full dinner table setup. 🍷

Key tools:
💡 @nanlux_global 2400b + 150 Dome — main key for that creamy falloff
💡 @aputure.lighting Infinimat 8x8 — soft wrap and ambient fill
💡 @nanlite_global 60c — hair/rim and accent highlights
💡 @asteraofficial AX9 — bringing the red drapes to life

I also used many flags and bounce boards and changed the set-up for pretty much every shot, i'll share further lighting breakdowns soon.

Lighting setups like this are all about balance — keeping depth and shape without losing that cozy glow across multiple cast members at the same time.

Would love to know how you’d have approached this scene — what’s your go-to setup for a big dinner table shot like this? 🍽️👇

#Cinematography #LightingBreakdown #SetLighting #CommercialLighting #CinematographerLife #FilmLighting #GafferLife #Filmmaking #SetDesign #LookFantastic #ChristmasCommercial #Nanlux #ARRI #Aputure #Nanlite #Astera #DP #Videography #BehindTheScenes #BTS #LightingSetup #CinematographyTips #FilmmakerCommunity

🎥✨ Lighting Breakdown: LookFantastic Christmas Commercial 🎄

For this festive shoot, the goal was to capture cinematic warmth and luxury — rich reds, golden skin tones, and a soft, flattering key across a full dinner table setup. 🍷

Key tools:
💡 @nanlux_global 2400b + 150 Dome — main key for that creamy falloff
💡 @aputure.lighting Infinimat 8x8 — soft wrap and ambient fill
💡 @nanlite_global 60c — hair/rim and accent highlights
💡 @asteraofficial AX9 — bringing the red drapes to life

I also used many flags and bounce boards and changed the set-up for pretty much every shot, i'll share further lighting breakdowns soon.

Lighting setups like this are all about balance — keeping depth and shape without losing that cozy glow across multiple cast members at the same time.

Would love to know how you’d have approached this scene — what’s your go-to setup for a big dinner table shot like this? 🍽️👇

#Cinematography #LightingBreakdown #SetLighting #CommercialLighting #CinematographerLife #FilmLighting #GafferLife #Filmmaking #SetDesign #LookFantastic #ChristmasCommercial #Nanlux #ARRI #Aputure #Nanlite #Astera #DP #Videography #BehindTheScenes #BTS #LightingSetup #CinematographyTips #FilmmakerCommunity