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@yonasarahh - porcelain

Main Set-Up: (2) F400s with skirts on 16’ menace arms for overhead key & ambiance. Titan into 2x3 Beadboard for fill on close-ups, and another on the chandelier to give it some information. When the Titan/Beadboard eye-light didn’t catch, we’d pivot to an MC Pro with a Bubble. 150C w/ Spotlight for hard back edge for speciality shots, and a Pavoslim 240C for a more aggressive fill for speciality shots. Floated a floppy around to kill background reflections.

The house chandelier made it a slight challenge to get the F400s in the perfect spot, but Ewan and Ivan were able to thread the needle. 🪡

Director: Ryder Lee (@ryderlee)

Director of Photography: Colin Wong (@colinnwong)
1st AC: Kai Kouretchian: (@bykaiii)

Gaffer: Luis Herrera (@lightclimb)
G&E Swing: Ivan Perez (@ivanperez_323)
Key Grip: Ewan McNeil (@ewan.film)

Art Department: Sydney Vena (@sydneyvena)
Production Assistant: Allison Harbour (@alisonharbourr)

Editor: Cami Starkman (@countcamster)
Color: Artem Velichkovskyi (@artveli.color)
Design + Typography: Jeremiah H. (@helpurm1nd)

Cover Art Photography: Carter Christman (@carter_christman)
Behind the Scenes Photography: Samuel David (@excessam)

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb.

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #knowled

@yonasarahh - porcelain

Main Set-Up: (2) F400s with skirts on 16’ menace arms for overhead key & ambiance. Titan into 2x3 Beadboard for fill on close-ups, and another on the chandelier to give it some information. When the Titan/Beadboard eye-light didn’t catch, we’d pivot to an MC Pro with a Bubble. 150C w/ Spotlight for hard back edge for speciality shots, and a Pavoslim 240C for a more aggressive fill for speciality shots. Floated a floppy around to kill background reflections.

The house chandelier made it a slight challenge to get the F400s in the perfect spot, but Ewan and Ivan were able to thread the needle. 🪡

Director: Ryder Lee (@ryderlee)

Director of Photography: Colin Wong (@colinnwong)
1st AC: Kai Kouretchian: (@bykaiii)

Gaffer: Luis Herrera (@lightclimb)
G&E Swing: Ivan Perez (@ivanperez_323)
Key Grip: Ewan McNeil (@ewan.film)

Art Department: Sydney Vena (@sydneyvena)
Production Assistant: Allison Harbour (@alisonharbourr)

Editor: Cami Starkman (@countcamster)
Color: Artem Velichkovskyi (@artveli.color)
Design + Typography: Jeremiah H. (@helpurm1nd)

Cover Art Photography: Carter Christman (@carter_christman)
Behind the Scenes Photography: Samuel David (@excessam)

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb.

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #knowled

@yonasarahh - porcelain

Main Set-Up: (2) F400s with skirts on 16’ menace arms for overhead key & ambiance. Titan into 2x3 Beadboard for fill on close-ups, and another on the chandelier to give it some information. When the Titan/Beadboard eye-light didn’t catch, we’d pivot to an MC Pro with a Bubble. 150C w/ Spotlight for hard back edge for speciality shots, and a Pavoslim 240C for a more aggressive fill for speciality shots. Floated a floppy around to kill background reflections.

The house chandelier made it a slight challenge to get the F400s in the perfect spot, but Ewan and Ivan were able to thread the needle. 🪡

Director: Ryder Lee (@ryderlee)

Director of Photography: Colin Wong (@colinnwong)
1st AC: Kai Kouretchian: (@bykaiii)

Gaffer: Luis Herrera (@lightclimb)
G&E Swing: Ivan Perez (@ivanperez_323)
Key Grip: Ewan McNeil (@ewan.film)

Art Department: Sydney Vena (@sydneyvena)
Production Assistant: Allison Harbour (@alisonharbourr)

Editor: Cami Starkman (@countcamster)
Color: Artem Velichkovskyi (@artveli.color)
Design + Typography: Jeremiah H. (@helpurm1nd)

Cover Art Photography: Carter Christman (@carter_christman)
Behind the Scenes Photography: Samuel David (@excessam)

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb.

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #knowled

@clair_health - “Have It All”

Set-Up: 1200X and 1200B through the windows for a sunset vibe (it was night outside). Pavoslim 240C thru 4x4 Unbleached Floppy for main key. Titan Dooplo for wrap, DMG Dash with Dot for eyelight, 150C for ambient lift, and pizza box for talent fill. These were our main units for the rest of the ad as well (along with MC Pros, Nova 600, and an F400R).

Lots of shots, tight schedule and company moves, but we came up with a playbook and it carried us through the day with speed and grace. 🦌

Director: @oribenshahar
Producers: Travis Knox, Stephanie Christie
Production Coordinator: @sarinammoore

DP: @grahambyers_dp
Gaffer: @luis_peaks
KG: @hyeyoung_ra
1st AC: @jordanlandryfilms

Production Designer: @harper.wilken
Set Decorator: @makenna.rhoades_
Art PA: Kailey Schultz

Sound Mixer: @_raandersen_

Editor: @evannowack
Sound Designer: @evannowack
Colorist: @josephpyao

Talent:
Clair Girl: @moriahnboone
Extra 1: Sam Knox
Extra 2: Samantha Robichaud
Extra 3: Sayer Kanakriyeh

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb . Sub-rentals by @otm_cameralighting .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite

@clair_health - “Have It All”

Set-Up: 1200X and 1200B through the windows for a sunset vibe (it was night outside). Pavoslim 240C thru 4x4 Unbleached Floppy for main key. Titan Dooplo for wrap, DMG Dash with Dot for eyelight, 150C for ambient lift, and pizza box for talent fill. These were our main units for the rest of the ad as well (along with MC Pros, Nova 600, and an F400R).

Lots of shots, tight schedule and company moves, but we came up with a playbook and it carried us through the day with speed and grace. 🦌

Director: @oribenshahar
Producers: Travis Knox, Stephanie Christie
Production Coordinator: @sarinammoore

DP: @grahambyers_dp
Gaffer: @luis_peaks
KG: @hyeyoung_ra
1st AC: @jordanlandryfilms

Production Designer: @harper.wilken
Set Decorator: @makenna.rhoades_
Art PA: Kailey Schultz

Sound Mixer: @_raandersen_

Editor: @evannowack
Sound Designer: @evannowack
Colorist: @josephpyao

Talent:
Clair Girl: @moriahnboone
Extra 1: Sam Knox
Extra 2: Samantha Robichaud
Extra 3: Sayer Kanakriyeh

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb . Sub-rentals by @otm_cameralighting .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite

@clair_health - “Have It All”

Set-Up: 1200X and 1200B through the windows for a sunset vibe (it was night outside). Pavoslim 240C thru 4x4 Unbleached Floppy for main key. Titan Dooplo for wrap, DMG Dash with Dot for eyelight, 150C for ambient lift, and pizza box for talent fill. These were our main units for the rest of the ad as well (along with MC Pros, Nova 600, and an F400R).

Lots of shots, tight schedule and company moves, but we came up with a playbook and it carried us through the day with speed and grace. 🦌

Director: @oribenshahar
Producers: Travis Knox, Stephanie Christie
Production Coordinator: @sarinammoore

DP: @grahambyers_dp
Gaffer: @luis_peaks
KG: @hyeyoung_ra
1st AC: @jordanlandryfilms

Production Designer: @harper.wilken
Set Decorator: @makenna.rhoades_
Art PA: Kailey Schultz

Sound Mixer: @_raandersen_

Editor: @evannowack
Sound Designer: @evannowack
Colorist: @josephpyao

Talent:
Clair Girl: @moriahnboone
Extra 1: Sam Knox
Extra 2: Samantha Robichaud
Extra 3: Sayer Kanakriyeh

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb . Sub-rentals by @otm_cameralighting .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite

Cetaphil Spec Ad - Starring @lilia & feat. @matt.stone57

It was pouring outside, but you wouldn’t know. ⛈️ We only had a half-day to get through two full scenes & setups—since the Nanlux 1200B is IP rated, I didn’t need to cover it, which was a big time saver.

Key: 1200B thru a small window, largely covered by a 4x4 Magic Cloth for a soft key & room ambiance (some hard light crept through to give background texture). Pavoslim 120C thru a 2x3 Half-Silent Grid to extend the window wrap on talent. 60CR w/ 19° spotlight into a 15CM CRLS No. 2 for a nice highlight on the edge of the bed. MC Pro w/ bubble for an eye-light in the close-ups. 6x6 unbleached muslin t-boned camera right to suck up some of the green cast return from the green walls.

Director: @maya_lou_who 
DP & Colorist: @wheresjd
Producer: @thereallseabass
Editor: @heyitsvalpal
Sound Design & Mix: @jaude_
Art Director: Solal Marvel
Gaffer: @luis_peaks
1st AC: @e30rp

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite

Cetaphil Spec Ad - Starring @lilia & feat. @matt.stone57

It was pouring outside, but you wouldn’t know. ⛈️ We only had a half-day to get through two full scenes & setups—since the Nanlux 1200B is IP rated, I didn’t need to cover it, which was a big time saver.

Key: 1200B thru a small window, largely covered by a 4x4 Magic Cloth for a soft key & room ambiance (some hard light crept through to give background texture). Pavoslim 120C thru a 2x3 Half-Silent Grid to extend the window wrap on talent. 60CR w/ 19° spotlight into a 15CM CRLS No. 2 for a nice highlight on the edge of the bed. MC Pro w/ bubble for an eye-light in the close-ups. 6x6 unbleached muslin t-boned camera right to suck up some of the green cast return from the green walls.

Director: @maya_lou_who 
DP & Colorist: @wheresjd
Producer: @thereallseabass
Editor: @heyitsvalpal
Sound Design & Mix: @jaude_
Art Director: Solal Marvel
Gaffer: @luis_peaks
1st AC: @e30rp

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite

Aveeno x TOGETHXR - The Strength Issue feat. @cameronbrink22

Solo multi-cam interview set-up! Evoke 1200B thru 8x8 Magic Cloth T-Bone for main key. Evoke 600C w/ Light Dome 150 for secondary key. (2) Pavoslim 240CLs with LCDs for hair lights. (1) 4x2 Flex Mat boomed overhead for top fill. Finally (2) Pavoslim 120Cs to help evenly expose the cyc behind talent. 

I had 3 hours for load-in & set-up, by myself (including the distro run, which was short). The Pavoslims really help with speed of set-up and tear down. The 240CLs’ punch was perfect for hair lights (powerful enough to play alongside our bright key lights). The 120Cs had enough spread, and good overhead, to fill in the cyc to taste. Every unit had its thickest diffusion option on for maximum softness.

Besides the 120Cs and the 4x2 Flex Mat, everything was running at, or close to, 100%. We were able to land at a F5.6/8 split on talent.

DP: @macshoop 
2nd Unit DP: @bawwse
Gaffer: @luis_peaks 
1st AC: Ben Palmer
Sound Mixer: Joe Mullins

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite

Aveeno x TOGETHXR - The Strength Issue feat. @cameronbrink22

Solo multi-cam interview set-up! Evoke 1200B thru 8x8 Magic Cloth T-Bone for main key. Evoke 600C w/ Light Dome 150 for secondary key. (2) Pavoslim 240CLs with LCDs for hair lights. (1) 4x2 Flex Mat boomed overhead for top fill. Finally (2) Pavoslim 120Cs to help evenly expose the cyc behind talent. 

I had 3 hours for load-in & set-up, by myself (including the distro run, which was short). The Pavoslims really help with speed of set-up and tear down. The 240CLs’ punch was perfect for hair lights (powerful enough to play alongside our bright key lights). The 120Cs had enough spread, and good overhead, to fill in the cyc to taste. Every unit had its thickest diffusion option on for maximum softness.

Besides the 120Cs and the 4x2 Flex Mat, everything was running at, or close to, 100%. We were able to land at a F5.6/8 split on talent.

DP: @macshoop 
2nd Unit DP: @bawwse
Gaffer: @luis_peaks 
1st AC: Ben Palmer
Sound Mixer: Joe Mullins

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite

The Smashing Machine - Press Junket for @a24 & @kodak_shootfilm

Had the privilege to light some legends, and listen in on them talk about their craft. 🔨

Set-Up: (2) 8x8 Booklights on both sides of the cameras for keys; Hudson Spider boomed overhead for a backlight; LiteMats & Titans to evenly expose the 20x20 backdrop (and adjust color to taste by changing the Titans & LiteMats temps). 650w Tungsten dimmed all the way down for practical and subtle edge. For some scenes we added a 4x4 floppy to the camera right book light to reduce glare on the glasses.

Prod. Co: @sunnyboyent
Producer: @ellennmm
DP: @lssnchz_jr
Gaffer: @luis_peaks
KG: @backlotbandit
Cam Ops: @silentstormsai & @skdll
ACs: @mateoarturo3 & @anthonygodinezl
Sound: @marcstewart_veralux

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #astera

The Smashing Machine - Press Junket for @a24 & @kodak_shootfilm

Had the privilege to light some legends, and listen in on them talk about their craft. 🔨

Set-Up: (2) 8x8 Booklights on both sides of the cameras for keys; Hudson Spider boomed overhead for a backlight; LiteMats & Titans to evenly expose the 20x20 backdrop (and adjust color to taste by changing the Titans & LiteMats temps). 650w Tungsten dimmed all the way down for practical and subtle edge. For some scenes we added a 4x4 floppy to the camera right book light to reduce glare on the glasses.

Prod. Co: @sunnyboyent
Producer: @ellennmm
DP: @lssnchz_jr
Gaffer: @luis_peaks
KG: @backlotbandit
Cam Ops: @silentstormsai & @skdll
ACs: @mateoarturo3 & @anthonygodinezl
Sound: @marcstewart_veralux

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #astera

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

One year anniversary with the van!

I tossed and turned for months before the keys were in my hand. I wasn’t sure if I was ready, or if it was the right time. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of wanting to find out. Twelve months and a mountain of new experiences later, I’m glad I did.

I’ve learned a lot about my craft, business, people, and myself. A living off creative problem solving: the van helps me live that dream every day. But I know it’s not the van that’s responsible—it’s me, and all my choices. And I owe many thanks to the many people who’ve helped shape who I am and how I act:

@lowkeygaffer and @ryho.rentals for all the wisdom you shared with me about the owner operator route—it was invaluable. To hear and see you both live the kind of life I wanted for myself, gave me the final push I needed.

@stevenwetrich for my first paid gig years ago, which jumpstarted my freelancing career.

@dimasalang_ who introduced me to G&E during COVID, and let me fail in a safe enviornment.

@andrew.lock.545 who told me about his pivots in freelancing at CINEGEAR, which inspired me to pivot and take some risks too.

@colorado_gaffer who answered all my business questions over email, and whose breakdowns were a big help in the beginning.

@shaniagez who always listens to my rambles and lets me lean on her shoulder.

And of course to every DP/Director/Producer/KG/BB/colleague for their trust, input, and warm presence on set.

Hopeful of what is to come!

DEX - “Sorry I Can’t Call Right Now”

Main Set-Up: Nova 600 double broke with 4x4 Bleached Muslin & 8x8 Magic Cloth. Pavoslim 60CL for edge light on talent’s hair. 60CR outside window to add texture to back wall. Pavoslim 240C for room ambiance. NYX bulb in practical. Floppy for negative fill. For the night switch, the grips created a 12x12 tent outside for our moonlight to read, and blacked out all the skylights.

For the coffee shop scene, we had a 1200b, P600c, 600c, and 240c near full blast thru diffs and bounces to compete with the windows outside (lotta light on house power).

DP @e30rp had a great color contrast for the “stood up at dinner” scene. Key was a Pavoslim 120c overhead thru a 2x3 Half Grid, cooler temp with plus green for a moody fluorescent motivation—all other lights were around 2700k.

Starring @madeleine.i.s @woohyunsuh 
Directed by @zelihaiacar 
Produced by @ceceish @ll.iya 
1st AD: @laylaalawii 

DOP: @e30rp 
1st AC: @jeremiahchoww 
2nd AC: @james.cine @magician_anto 

Gaffer: @luis_peaks 
Key Grip: @tirekim 
Swing: @jayoh_jongho_jung @alexxccss @emlngyn

PD: karlinna.sanchez
Art Director: @criticaldroll
Art PA: @nandar_mmt @acuna_162 
HMU & Wardrobe: @sophiegow 

Sound Recordist/Boom Op: @tina___luo @chloelimjy 
PA: Michael Vince, @matias_lievano

VFX Artist/Supervisor: @throughthelensoflogan 
Editor: @zuzufarrington 
Colorist: @color.miiin 
Composer: @benjaminjdavidson
Sound Designer: @emanuel.ortiiz

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite #aputure

DEX - “Sorry I Can’t Call Right Now”

Main Set-Up: Nova 600 double broke with 4x4 Bleached Muslin & 8x8 Magic Cloth. Pavoslim 60CL for edge light on talent’s hair. 60CR outside window to add texture to back wall. Pavoslim 240C for room ambiance. NYX bulb in practical. Floppy for negative fill. For the night switch, the grips created a 12x12 tent outside for our moonlight to read, and blacked out all the skylights.

For the coffee shop scene, we had a 1200b, P600c, 600c, and 240c near full blast thru diffs and bounces to compete with the windows outside (lotta light on house power).

DP @e30rp had a great color contrast for the “stood up at dinner” scene. Key was a Pavoslim 120c overhead thru a 2x3 Half Grid, cooler temp with plus green for a moody fluorescent motivation—all other lights were around 2700k.

Starring @madeleine.i.s @woohyunsuh 
Directed by @zelihaiacar 
Produced by @ceceish @ll.iya 
1st AD: @laylaalawii 

DOP: @e30rp 
1st AC: @jeremiahchoww 
2nd AC: @james.cine @magician_anto 

Gaffer: @luis_peaks 
Key Grip: @tirekim 
Swing: @jayoh_jongho_jung @alexxccss @emlngyn

PD: karlinna.sanchez
Art Director: @criticaldroll
Art PA: @nandar_mmt @acuna_162 
HMU & Wardrobe: @sophiegow 

Sound Recordist/Boom Op: @tina___luo @chloelimjy 
PA: Michael Vince, @matias_lievano

VFX Artist/Supervisor: @throughthelensoflogan 
Editor: @zuzufarrington 
Colorist: @color.miiin 
Composer: @benjaminjdavidson
Sound Designer: @emanuel.ortiiz

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite #aputure

DEX - “Sorry I Can’t Call Right Now”

Main Set-Up: Nova 600 double broke with 4x4 Bleached Muslin & 8x8 Magic Cloth. Pavoslim 60CL for edge light on talent’s hair. 60CR outside window to add texture to back wall. Pavoslim 240C for room ambiance. NYX bulb in practical. Floppy for negative fill. For the night switch, the grips created a 12x12 tent outside for our moonlight to read, and blacked out all the skylights.

For the coffee shop scene, we had a 1200b, P600c, 600c, and 240c near full blast thru diffs and bounces to compete with the windows outside (lotta light on house power).

DP @e30rp had a great color contrast for the “stood up at dinner” scene. Key was a Pavoslim 120c overhead thru a 2x3 Half Grid, cooler temp with plus green for a moody fluorescent motivation—all other lights were around 2700k.

Starring @madeleine.i.s @woohyunsuh 
Directed by @zelihaiacar 
Produced by @ceceish @ll.iya 
1st AD: @laylaalawii 

DOP: @e30rp 
1st AC: @jeremiahchoww 
2nd AC: @james.cine @magician_anto 

Gaffer: @luis_peaks 
Key Grip: @tirekim 
Swing: @jayoh_jongho_jung @alexxccss @emlngyn

PD: karlinna.sanchez
Art Director: @criticaldroll
Art PA: @nandar_mmt @acuna_162 
HMU & Wardrobe: @sophiegow 

Sound Recordist/Boom Op: @tina___luo @chloelimjy 
PA: Michael Vince, @matias_lievano

VFX Artist/Supervisor: @throughthelensoflogan 
Editor: @zuzufarrington 
Colorist: @color.miiin 
Composer: @benjaminjdavidson
Sound Designer: @emanuel.ortiiz

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite #aputure

DEX - “Sorry I Can’t Call Right Now”

Main Set-Up: Nova 600 double broke with 4x4 Bleached Muslin & 8x8 Magic Cloth. Pavoslim 60CL for edge light on talent’s hair. 60CR outside window to add texture to back wall. Pavoslim 240C for room ambiance. NYX bulb in practical. Floppy for negative fill. For the night switch, the grips created a 12x12 tent outside for our moonlight to read, and blacked out all the skylights.

For the coffee shop scene, we had a 1200b, P600c, 600c, and 240c near full blast thru diffs and bounces to compete with the windows outside (lotta light on house power).

DP @e30rp had a great color contrast for the “stood up at dinner” scene. Key was a Pavoslim 120c overhead thru a 2x3 Half Grid, cooler temp with plus green for a moody fluorescent motivation—all other lights were around 2700k.

Starring @madeleine.i.s @woohyunsuh 
Directed by @zelihaiacar 
Produced by @ceceish @ll.iya 
1st AD: @laylaalawii 

DOP: @e30rp 
1st AC: @jeremiahchoww 
2nd AC: @james.cine @magician_anto 

Gaffer: @luis_peaks 
Key Grip: @tirekim 
Swing: @jayoh_jongho_jung @alexxccss @emlngyn

PD: karlinna.sanchez
Art Director: @criticaldroll
Art PA: @nandar_mmt @acuna_162 
HMU & Wardrobe: @sophiegow 

Sound Recordist/Boom Op: @tina___luo @chloelimjy 
PA: Michael Vince, @matias_lievano

VFX Artist/Supervisor: @throughthelensoflogan 
Editor: @zuzufarrington 
Colorist: @color.miiin 
Composer: @benjaminjdavidson
Sound Designer: @emanuel.ortiiz

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite #aputure

DEX - “Sorry I Can’t Call Right Now”

Main Set-Up: Nova 600 double broke with 4x4 Bleached Muslin & 8x8 Magic Cloth. Pavoslim 60CL for edge light on talent’s hair. 60CR outside window to add texture to back wall. Pavoslim 240C for room ambiance. NYX bulb in practical. Floppy for negative fill. For the night switch, the grips created a 12x12 tent outside for our moonlight to read, and blacked out all the skylights.

For the coffee shop scene, we had a 1200b, P600c, 600c, and 240c near full blast thru diffs and bounces to compete with the windows outside (lotta light on house power).

DP @e30rp had a great color contrast for the “stood up at dinner” scene. Key was a Pavoslim 120c overhead thru a 2x3 Half Grid, cooler temp with plus green for a moody fluorescent motivation—all other lights were around 2700k.

Starring @madeleine.i.s @woohyunsuh 
Directed by @zelihaiacar 
Produced by @ceceish @ll.iya 
1st AD: @laylaalawii 

DOP: @e30rp 
1st AC: @jeremiahchoww 
2nd AC: @james.cine @magician_anto 

Gaffer: @luis_peaks 
Key Grip: @tirekim 
Swing: @jayoh_jongho_jung @alexxccss @emlngyn

PD: karlinna.sanchez
Art Director: @criticaldroll
Art PA: @nandar_mmt @acuna_162 
HMU & Wardrobe: @sophiegow 

Sound Recordist/Boom Op: @tina___luo @chloelimjy 
PA: Michael Vince, @matias_lievano

VFX Artist/Supervisor: @throughthelensoflogan 
Editor: @zuzufarrington 
Colorist: @color.miiin 
Composer: @benjaminjdavidson
Sound Designer: @emanuel.ortiiz

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite #aputure

DEX - “Sorry I Can’t Call Right Now”

Main Set-Up: Nova 600 double broke with 4x4 Bleached Muslin & 8x8 Magic Cloth. Pavoslim 60CL for edge light on talent’s hair. 60CR outside window to add texture to back wall. Pavoslim 240C for room ambiance. NYX bulb in practical. Floppy for negative fill. For the night switch, the grips created a 12x12 tent outside for our moonlight to read, and blacked out all the skylights.

For the coffee shop scene, we had a 1200b, P600c, 600c, and 240c near full blast thru diffs and bounces to compete with the windows outside (lotta light on house power).

DP @e30rp had a great color contrast for the “stood up at dinner” scene. Key was a Pavoslim 120c overhead thru a 2x3 Half Grid, cooler temp with plus green for a moody fluorescent motivation—all other lights were around 2700k.

Starring @madeleine.i.s @woohyunsuh 
Directed by @zelihaiacar 
Produced by @ceceish @ll.iya 
1st AD: @laylaalawii 

DOP: @e30rp 
1st AC: @jeremiahchoww 
2nd AC: @james.cine @magician_anto 

Gaffer: @luis_peaks 
Key Grip: @tirekim 
Swing: @jayoh_jongho_jung @alexxccss @emlngyn

PD: karlinna.sanchez
Art Director: @criticaldroll
Art PA: @nandar_mmt @acuna_162 
HMU & Wardrobe: @sophiegow 

Sound Recordist/Boom Op: @tina___luo @chloelimjy 
PA: Michael Vince, @matias_lievano

VFX Artist/Supervisor: @throughthelensoflogan 
Editor: @zuzufarrington 
Colorist: @color.miiin 
Composer: @benjaminjdavidson
Sound Designer: @emanuel.ortiiz

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite #aputure

@ebay x @teenvogue - Watchlist ft. @thenavarose

Fun tungsten shoot! I love the form factor of tungsten units; self-contained, ready to work off the shelf, grab and go. Hopefully more LED fixtures can follow suit. For the side and overhead fills, I could quickly change exposure levels by flooding/spotting the 5ks depending on the coverage. Last slide includes the math I did for the distro run.

Key: 9-Eye Maxibrute thru 12x12 Quarter Grid Booklight. (2) 4x4 Double Nets stacked to slow the back wall down. 5k Baby Senior into 20x20 UB overhead for ceiling fill & 5k into 8x8 UB for side fill. 1k thru half-soft frost as a hair light. Walked in negative fill as needed for close-ups.

Director: @emmieamerica @saintlukeartists
DP: @mattpj @walterschupfermanagement
Production: @sun.daypictures
Stylist: @ashleyfurnival @forwardartists
Hair: @virginie.pineda @thevisionariesagency
Makeup: @zaheersyn
Manicurist: @meechynails @saintlukeartists
Set Designer: @stefanialucchesi

Gaffer: @luis_peaks
Key Grip: @hweilight
Grip: @backlotbandit
1st AC/ B-Cam: @e30rp

Sound: @luizasadavis

1st AD: @megan500000
VTR: John Placencia
PA: Trey Butler
PA: Sam Erickson
PA: Karlie Ofstedahl

Set Assistant: @scottalbrecht
Set Assistant: Sky Prey
Stylist Assistant: Dawn Duke
Tailor: @hasmik_scdinc

Edit: @logan.k.triplett
Color: @josephbicknell @company_3

#lightingbreakdown #lightingsetup #setlighting #gaffer #tungsten

@ebay x @teenvogue - Watchlist ft. @thenavarose

Fun tungsten shoot! I love the form factor of tungsten units; self-contained, ready to work off the shelf, grab and go. Hopefully more LED fixtures can follow suit. For the side and overhead fills, I could quickly change exposure levels by flooding/spotting the 5ks depending on the coverage. Last slide includes the math I did for the distro run.

Key: 9-Eye Maxibrute thru 12x12 Quarter Grid Booklight. (2) 4x4 Double Nets stacked to slow the back wall down. 5k Baby Senior into 20x20 UB overhead for ceiling fill & 5k into 8x8 UB for side fill. 1k thru half-soft frost as a hair light. Walked in negative fill as needed for close-ups.

Director: @emmieamerica @saintlukeartists
DP: @mattpj @walterschupfermanagement
Production: @sun.daypictures
Stylist: @ashleyfurnival @forwardartists
Hair: @virginie.pineda @thevisionariesagency
Makeup: @zaheersyn
Manicurist: @meechynails @saintlukeartists
Set Designer: @stefanialucchesi

Gaffer: @luis_peaks
Key Grip: @hweilight
Grip: @backlotbandit
1st AC/ B-Cam: @e30rp

Sound: @luizasadavis

1st AD: @megan500000
VTR: John Placencia
PA: Trey Butler
PA: Sam Erickson
PA: Karlie Ofstedahl

Set Assistant: @scottalbrecht
Set Assistant: Sky Prey
Stylist Assistant: Dawn Duke
Tailor: @hasmik_scdinc

Edit: @logan.k.triplett
Color: @josephbicknell @company_3

#lightingbreakdown #lightingsetup #setlighting #gaffer #tungsten

@ebay x @teenvogue - Watchlist ft. @thenavarose

Fun tungsten shoot! I love the form factor of tungsten units; self-contained, ready to work off the shelf, grab and go. Hopefully more LED fixtures can follow suit. For the side and overhead fills, I could quickly change exposure levels by flooding/spotting the 5ks depending on the coverage. Last slide includes the math I did for the distro run.

Key: 9-Eye Maxibrute thru 12x12 Quarter Grid Booklight. (2) 4x4 Double Nets stacked to slow the back wall down. 5k Baby Senior into 20x20 UB overhead for ceiling fill & 5k into 8x8 UB for side fill. 1k thru half-soft frost as a hair light. Walked in negative fill as needed for close-ups.

Director: @emmieamerica @saintlukeartists
DP: @mattpj @walterschupfermanagement
Production: @sun.daypictures
Stylist: @ashleyfurnival @forwardartists
Hair: @virginie.pineda @thevisionariesagency
Makeup: @zaheersyn
Manicurist: @meechynails @saintlukeartists
Set Designer: @stefanialucchesi

Gaffer: @luis_peaks
Key Grip: @hweilight
Grip: @backlotbandit
1st AC/ B-Cam: @e30rp

Sound: @luizasadavis

1st AD: @megan500000
VTR: John Placencia
PA: Trey Butler
PA: Sam Erickson
PA: Karlie Ofstedahl

Set Assistant: @scottalbrecht
Set Assistant: Sky Prey
Stylist Assistant: Dawn Duke
Tailor: @hasmik_scdinc

Edit: @logan.k.triplett
Color: @josephbicknell @company_3

#lightingbreakdown #lightingsetup #setlighting #gaffer #tungsten

@ebay x @teenvogue - Watchlist ft. @thenavarose

Fun tungsten shoot! I love the form factor of tungsten units; self-contained, ready to work off the shelf, grab and go. Hopefully more LED fixtures can follow suit. For the side and overhead fills, I could quickly change exposure levels by flooding/spotting the 5ks depending on the coverage. Last slide includes the math I did for the distro run.

Key: 9-Eye Maxibrute thru 12x12 Quarter Grid Booklight. (2) 4x4 Double Nets stacked to slow the back wall down. 5k Baby Senior into 20x20 UB overhead for ceiling fill & 5k into 8x8 UB for side fill. 1k thru half-soft frost as a hair light. Walked in negative fill as needed for close-ups.

Director: @emmieamerica @saintlukeartists
DP: @mattpj @walterschupfermanagement
Production: @sun.daypictures
Stylist: @ashleyfurnival @forwardartists
Hair: @virginie.pineda @thevisionariesagency
Makeup: @zaheersyn
Manicurist: @meechynails @saintlukeartists
Set Designer: @stefanialucchesi

Gaffer: @luis_peaks
Key Grip: @hweilight
Grip: @backlotbandit
1st AC/ B-Cam: @e30rp

Sound: @luizasadavis

1st AD: @megan500000
VTR: John Placencia
PA: Trey Butler
PA: Sam Erickson
PA: Karlie Ofstedahl

Set Assistant: @scottalbrecht
Set Assistant: Sky Prey
Stylist Assistant: Dawn Duke
Tailor: @hasmik_scdinc

Edit: @logan.k.triplett
Color: @josephbicknell @company_3

#lightingbreakdown #lightingsetup #setlighting #gaffer #tungsten

@juliacampbellmusic - “Ohio Song”

CRLS has made me more conscious over what areas of the frame I want to emphasize. I can easily fine tune the exact parts I want to draw the viewer’s eye. Here, the officiant was in a tricky spot to light. We wanted some level, but still have it feel believable in the established visual language (2000s romance, higher-key vibe).

The #2 25cm CRLS was the perfect tool; its long throw and precise spread pinged just the officiant’s face perfectly for the shot.

Rest of Set-Up: 1200b thru 4x4 quarter grid to key new-weds, #2 50cm to ping bush leaves in background, 42” shiny board to ping foreground tree leaves and attendees.

For the other scenes, we used CRLS #2 thru 4x4 Half-Soft Frost for the close-ups in the shade (and #3 for hair lights). Then used a 4x4 Quarter Grid, 6x6 UB, 4x4 Beadboard, to key and paint the group shots as needed.

Director & Producer @rebeccasshapiro
DP @tomer.keysar
Gaffer @luis_peaks
AC @triscuit_01
MUA @ellaelizamusic
DIT/Color/BTS @sethdunlap
Editor @rebeccashapiro
Special Thanks @louphilly @jamworth @leahameliashapiro

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #CRLS #lightbridge

@juliacampbellmusic - “Ohio Song”

CRLS has made me more conscious over what areas of the frame I want to emphasize. I can easily fine tune the exact parts I want to draw the viewer’s eye. Here, the officiant was in a tricky spot to light. We wanted some level, but still have it feel believable in the established visual language (2000s romance, higher-key vibe).

The #2 25cm CRLS was the perfect tool; its long throw and precise spread pinged just the officiant’s face perfectly for the shot.

Rest of Set-Up: 1200b thru 4x4 quarter grid to key new-weds, #2 50cm to ping bush leaves in background, 42” shiny board to ping foreground tree leaves and attendees.

For the other scenes, we used CRLS #2 thru 4x4 Half-Soft Frost for the close-ups in the shade (and #3 for hair lights). Then used a 4x4 Quarter Grid, 6x6 UB, 4x4 Beadboard, to key and paint the group shots as needed.

Director & Producer @rebeccasshapiro
DP @tomer.keysar
Gaffer @luis_peaks
AC @triscuit_01
MUA @ellaelizamusic
DIT/Color/BTS @sethdunlap
Editor @rebeccashapiro
Special Thanks @louphilly @jamworth @leahameliashapiro

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #CRLS #lightbridge

@juliacampbellmusic - “Ohio Song”

CRLS has made me more conscious over what areas of the frame I want to emphasize. I can easily fine tune the exact parts I want to draw the viewer’s eye. Here, the officiant was in a tricky spot to light. We wanted some level, but still have it feel believable in the established visual language (2000s romance, higher-key vibe).

The #2 25cm CRLS was the perfect tool; its long throw and precise spread pinged just the officiant’s face perfectly for the shot.

Rest of Set-Up: 1200b thru 4x4 quarter grid to key new-weds, #2 50cm to ping bush leaves in background, 42” shiny board to ping foreground tree leaves and attendees.

For the other scenes, we used CRLS #2 thru 4x4 Half-Soft Frost for the close-ups in the shade (and #3 for hair lights). Then used a 4x4 Quarter Grid, 6x6 UB, 4x4 Beadboard, to key and paint the group shots as needed.

Director & Producer @rebeccasshapiro
DP @tomer.keysar
Gaffer @luis_peaks
AC @triscuit_01
MUA @ellaelizamusic
DIT/Color/BTS @sethdunlap
Editor @rebeccashapiro
Special Thanks @louphilly @jamworth @leahameliashapiro

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #CRLS #lightbridge

@vuoriclothing x @gavincasalegno - “Daily Practice” & “Summer Style”

Main Set-Up: 1200b into 4x4 UB & 6x6 magic book-light as key. 600d w/ spotlight for wall sun slash. 60CR w/ spotlight to edge talent/clothes. Pavoslim 2x2 for wrap (& key) as needed. Also had a 2x3 bounce card & Titan Tube for fill as needed, with a 4x4 and 2x3 floppy for neg as needed. 6x6 solid to kill outside spill, and keep the key from one direction.

For the other scenes & videos in the house, (2) Godox F400bis also hero’d for soft keys and wraps.

Creative Director @alisonguidrygates
Creative Producer @_daniella_carrera_
Director of Brand Content @kelcuttrell
Director, Creative Operations and Production @sachiajo

Production Co @studio109.nyc
Director & Producer @ryanespi
DP @waleedsokkar
Gaffer @luis_peaks
Key Grip @ivanperez_323
1st AC @jeremiahchoww
Sound Ryan Canestro
HMU @jamie_grooming
Film BTS + Photography @harrytoohey

Edit @ryanespi
Color House @house__post
Color @connorjbailey

Film Development + Scan @fotokem_la
16mm 500T @kodak_shootfilm

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite #astera

@vuoriclothing x @gavincasalegno - “Daily Practice” & “Summer Style”

Main Set-Up: 1200b into 4x4 UB & 6x6 magic book-light as key. 600d w/ spotlight for wall sun slash. 60CR w/ spotlight to edge talent/clothes. Pavoslim 2x2 for wrap (& key) as needed. Also had a 2x3 bounce card & Titan Tube for fill as needed, with a 4x4 and 2x3 floppy for neg as needed. 6x6 solid to kill outside spill, and keep the key from one direction.

For the other scenes & videos in the house, (2) Godox F400bis also hero’d for soft keys and wraps.

Creative Director @alisonguidrygates
Creative Producer @_daniella_carrera_
Director of Brand Content @kelcuttrell
Director, Creative Operations and Production @sachiajo

Production Co @studio109.nyc
Director & Producer @ryanespi
DP @waleedsokkar
Gaffer @luis_peaks
Key Grip @ivanperez_323
1st AC @jeremiahchoww
Sound Ryan Canestro
HMU @jamie_grooming
Film BTS + Photography @harrytoohey

Edit @ryanespi
Color House @house__post
Color @connorjbailey

Film Development + Scan @fotokem_la
16mm 500T @kodak_shootfilm

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite #astera

@vuoriclothing x @gavincasalegno - “Daily Practice” & “Summer Style”

Main Set-Up: 1200b into 4x4 UB & 6x6 magic book-light as key. 600d w/ spotlight for wall sun slash. 60CR w/ spotlight to edge talent/clothes. Pavoslim 2x2 for wrap (& key) as needed. Also had a 2x3 bounce card & Titan Tube for fill as needed, with a 4x4 and 2x3 floppy for neg as needed. 6x6 solid to kill outside spill, and keep the key from one direction.

For the other scenes & videos in the house, (2) Godox F400bis also hero’d for soft keys and wraps.

Creative Director @alisonguidrygates
Creative Producer @_daniella_carrera_
Director of Brand Content @kelcuttrell
Director, Creative Operations and Production @sachiajo

Production Co @studio109.nyc
Director & Producer @ryanespi
DP @waleedsokkar
Gaffer @luis_peaks
Key Grip @ivanperez_323
1st AC @jeremiahchoww
Sound Ryan Canestro
HMU @jamie_grooming
Film BTS + Photography @harrytoohey

Edit @ryanespi
Color House @house__post
Color @connorjbailey

Film Development + Scan @fotokem_la
16mm 500T @kodak_shootfilm

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite #astera

@vuoriclothing x @gavincasalegno - “Daily Practice” & “Summer Style”

Main Set-Up: 1200b into 4x4 UB & 6x6 magic book-light as key. 600d w/ spotlight for wall sun slash. 60CR w/ spotlight to edge talent/clothes. Pavoslim 2x2 for wrap (& key) as needed. Also had a 2x3 bounce card & Titan Tube for fill as needed, with a 4x4 and 2x3 floppy for neg as needed. 6x6 solid to kill outside spill, and keep the key from one direction.

For the other scenes & videos in the house, (2) Godox F400bis also hero’d for soft keys and wraps.

Creative Director @alisonguidrygates
Creative Producer @_daniella_carrera_
Director of Brand Content @kelcuttrell
Director, Creative Operations and Production @sachiajo

Production Co @studio109.nyc
Director & Producer @ryanespi
DP @waleedsokkar
Gaffer @luis_peaks
Key Grip @ivanperez_323
1st AC @jeremiahchoww
Sound Ryan Canestro
HMU @jamie_grooming
Film BTS + Photography @harrytoohey

Edit @ryanespi
Color House @house__post
Color @connorjbailey

Film Development + Scan @fotokem_la
16mm 500T @kodak_shootfilm

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite #astera

@generalmills x @hispanickitchen - “You Better Be Playing” Ads

Fun product shoot! Set-Up: Nanlux 1200b w/ 45° Dish, double broke through a 4x4 Magic Cloth and an 8x8 Magic Cloth (floppies on the sides) for key. 60CR w/ spotlight for a sun streak on the wall (2x3 Double Net on for even exposure on the slash). Another 60CR w/ spotlight to edge talent (4x4 half-soft frost covered talent’s hands). 4x1 Pavoslim thru a 4x4 Bleached Muslin Floppy for camera right fill. 2x1 Pavoslim into a 4x4 Beadboard behind camera for some frontal fill. (2) Godox F400s rigged over head w/ half grid cloth, butted up together to create a 4x4 source. 6x6 Magic Cloth was draped on top to double break.

600c w/F10 into a 4x4 UB & 50cm CRLS #2 for some specular highlights on the leaves in the back window, and 2x2 Pavoslim for fill.

Titan tube to fill bottom left corner of the wall to have an even exposure across. (2) Titans floated around in the foreground to add sheens to the products as needed.

This was my first set with @blackoutlightingconsole; night & day difference for efficiency. Having one console to control everything allowed me to make adjustments on the fly regardless of the manufacturer. I’ve used it on every set since then and can’t go back.

Production Company: @wearemitu
Director / Producer: @KimHoyos)
DP: @Rafaxii
1st AC: @SamBamBurtonHam
Art Direction: @iamSkot
Gaffer: @luis_peaks
Key Grip: @NathanKadota
Editor / DIT @kelseysante
Studio Assistant @Teddy_Time_Bomb
PAs: Justyce Kaelin & Betsy Delacruz
Talent: @DanielaSalazarrrr

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite #astera

@generalmills x @hispanickitchen - “You Better Be Playing” Ads

Fun product shoot! Set-Up: Nanlux 1200b w/ 45° Dish, double broke through a 4x4 Magic Cloth and an 8x8 Magic Cloth (floppies on the sides) for key. 60CR w/ spotlight for a sun streak on the wall (2x3 Double Net on for even exposure on the slash). Another 60CR w/ spotlight to edge talent (4x4 half-soft frost covered talent’s hands). 4x1 Pavoslim thru a 4x4 Bleached Muslin Floppy for camera right fill. 2x1 Pavoslim into a 4x4 Beadboard behind camera for some frontal fill. (2) Godox F400s rigged over head w/ half grid cloth, butted up together to create a 4x4 source. 6x6 Magic Cloth was draped on top to double break.

600c w/F10 into a 4x4 UB & 50cm CRLS #2 for some specular highlights on the leaves in the back window, and 2x2 Pavoslim for fill.

Titan tube to fill bottom left corner of the wall to have an even exposure across. (2) Titans floated around in the foreground to add sheens to the products as needed.

This was my first set with @blackoutlightingconsole; night & day difference for efficiency. Having one console to control everything allowed me to make adjustments on the fly regardless of the manufacturer. I’ve used it on every set since then and can’t go back.

Production Company: @wearemitu
Director / Producer: @KimHoyos)
DP: @Rafaxii
1st AC: @SamBamBurtonHam
Art Direction: @iamSkot
Gaffer: @luis_peaks
Key Grip: @NathanKadota
Editor / DIT @kelseysante
Studio Assistant @Teddy_Time_Bomb
PAs: Justyce Kaelin & Betsy Delacruz
Talent: @DanielaSalazarrrr

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #nanlux #nanlite #astera

@edclasvegas x @isoknock - Surprise Guest Reveal

Set-Up: Boom Arms > Menace Arms whenever possible. I love to arm out lightweight fixtures on junior and baby booms: often I work in low ceilings, and the overhead space saved from the menace arm’s center post is essential. Boom arms are also much faster to deploy and tear down.

A big part of my lighting philosophy is to always ask myself, “What is the accepted practice for the desired effect; now, how can we execute it faster, but just as safe and effective?” If I can string up enough of those, the time saved can be significant.

@nanlite_global 60CR w/ fresnel on the baby boom, Pavoslim 240c on the junior boom. Both on combos w/ casters. We easily wheeled them around as our key, rim, and fill as needed per the blocking. A Pavoslim 120c and @asteraofficial Titan Tube with a @honeycrates grid (sometimes into a 4x2 beadboard) to help for fill as needed. Some 4x4 floppies to kill spill light and reflections for certain shots. (2) @aputure.lighting MC Pros on the slot machine to key talent as he played.

Directed & Edited by: @unlikejohnn
Creative Director: @zachokami
Production Company: @dogma.xyz
Cast: @justintsunoda @parkerhupf

EP: @elanbia @nickfrmnowhre
Producer: @dougkerner
Casting: @majipres
1st AD: @mcdaroline

DP: @l3ibow
1st AC: @70mm_
Gaffer: @luis_peaks
KG: @ivanperez_323
Swing: @randomrmd
Production Designer: @andrewcaso
Set Dresser: @devindif
PA: @milesjakob

Colorist: @avery_niles
VFX: @skai.mov @twizzy_1ni
Sound: @jackhisatomi

Special Thanks: @isabella.a.monge.gmail @kalisamojica @mxttcore @sundayjazznight_la

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #aputure #astera #nanlite

@edclasvegas x @isoknock - Surprise Guest Reveal

Set-Up: Boom Arms > Menace Arms whenever possible. I love to arm out lightweight fixtures on junior and baby booms: often I work in low ceilings, and the overhead space saved from the menace arm’s center post is essential. Boom arms are also much faster to deploy and tear down.

A big part of my lighting philosophy is to always ask myself, “What is the accepted practice for the desired effect; now, how can we execute it faster, but just as safe and effective?” If I can string up enough of those, the time saved can be significant.

@nanlite_global 60CR w/ fresnel on the baby boom, Pavoslim 240c on the junior boom. Both on combos w/ casters. We easily wheeled them around as our key, rim, and fill as needed per the blocking. A Pavoslim 120c and @asteraofficial Titan Tube with a @honeycrates grid (sometimes into a 4x2 beadboard) to help for fill as needed. Some 4x4 floppies to kill spill light and reflections for certain shots. (2) @aputure.lighting MC Pros on the slot machine to key talent as he played.

Directed & Edited by: @unlikejohnn
Creative Director: @zachokami
Production Company: @dogma.xyz
Cast: @justintsunoda @parkerhupf

EP: @elanbia @nickfrmnowhre
Producer: @dougkerner
Casting: @majipres
1st AD: @mcdaroline

DP: @l3ibow
1st AC: @70mm_
Gaffer: @luis_peaks
KG: @ivanperez_323
Swing: @randomrmd
Production Designer: @andrewcaso
Set Dresser: @devindif
PA: @milesjakob

Colorist: @avery_niles
VFX: @skai.mov @twizzy_1ni
Sound: @jackhisatomi

Special Thanks: @isabella.a.monge.gmail @kalisamojica @mxttcore @sundayjazznight_la

Grip & Electric rentals provided by @lightclimb .

#lightingbreakdown #setlighting #gaffer #aputure #astera #nanlite