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New 1 ton box truck for the win 🚚
Thanks to all the film homies & family who helped make this possible! 🙏🏾
#Blessed
#Gaffer

@tiny.machine
@hpenguinfilm
@elpeordelmundo
@xicalegaspy
@katevascostories
@remy_dixon
@ashtonraecinema
@sankarasauvignon
@leonalovemoor

#losangelesgaffer #cinematic #film #chieflightingtechnician #gaffer

📷 @nataliamoscoso

Got to combine a couple of my skills 🤿
Scuba x Cam Op x Gaffer on the Heaven visualizer for @LukasChiang

A lot of this set up was about controlling light spill so filming in a dark studio was clutch.

We used a far side key, Aputure 600x w fresnel, rigged on a beam far behind talent, creating a hard light.
For fill we wanted enough photon-power for slow mo shots so used a 1200x with a 5ft diameter softdome with LCD grid. This also made it so our key wasn’t creating too harsh of a contrast on talent.

Our hair light was an Aputure 300x w Fresnel & we cooled it down for a bit of color contrast.
We had an additional Aputure 300x up on the beam with a fresnel to help us backlight the “rain” falling onto talent.

#ScubaWil

Director @coliair
Production @bnd.wdth
Producer @moses_israel
Prod Coordinator @elgrannael
1st AD @izzymenow

Gaffer/Underwater operator @lowkeygaffer 🎨💡
Scuba Diving assistant: @chafaceee 🤿
KeyGrip: @eriqueduboise
G&E Swing @mangothemaker
1st AC @eelainepp
2nd AC @mouceee
DP @Nataliamoscoso

Editor/Colorist @coliair
Talent @laurennorch
Studio @fdphotostudio

Lights: @aputure.lighting

Arri Alexa Mini + BlackMagic 6k Cinema Camera FF x Dulens Mini Primes @rygd.co

Got to combine a couple of my skills 🤿
Scuba x Cam Op x Gaffer on the Heaven visualizer for @LukasChiang

A lot of this set up was about controlling light spill so filming in a dark studio was clutch.

We used a far side key, Aputure 600x w fresnel, rigged on a beam far behind talent, creating a hard light.
For fill we wanted enough photon-power for slow mo shots so used a 1200x with a 5ft diameter softdome with LCD grid. This also made it so our key wasn’t creating too harsh of a contrast on talent.

Our hair light was an Aputure 300x w Fresnel & we cooled it down for a bit of color contrast.
We had an additional Aputure 300x up on the beam with a fresnel to help us backlight the “rain” falling onto talent.

#ScubaWil

Director @coliair
Production @bnd.wdth
Producer @moses_israel
Prod Coordinator @elgrannael
1st AD @izzymenow

Gaffer/Underwater operator @lowkeygaffer 🎨💡
Scuba Diving assistant: @chafaceee 🤿
KeyGrip: @eriqueduboise
G&E Swing @mangothemaker
1st AC @eelainepp
2nd AC @mouceee
DP @Nataliamoscoso

Editor/Colorist @coliair
Talent @laurennorch
Studio @fdphotostudio

Lights: @aputure.lighting

Arri Alexa Mini + BlackMagic 6k Cinema Camera FF x Dulens Mini Primes @rygd.co

Got to combine a couple of my skills 🤿
Scuba x Cam Op x Gaffer on the Heaven visualizer for @LukasChiang

A lot of this set up was about controlling light spill so filming in a dark studio was clutch.

We used a far side key, Aputure 600x w fresnel, rigged on a beam far behind talent, creating a hard light.
For fill we wanted enough photon-power for slow mo shots so used a 1200x with a 5ft diameter softdome with LCD grid. This also made it so our key wasn’t creating too harsh of a contrast on talent.

Our hair light was an Aputure 300x w Fresnel & we cooled it down for a bit of color contrast.
We had an additional Aputure 300x up on the beam with a fresnel to help us backlight the “rain” falling onto talent.

#ScubaWil

Director @coliair
Production @bnd.wdth
Producer @moses_israel
Prod Coordinator @elgrannael
1st AD @izzymenow

Gaffer/Underwater operator @lowkeygaffer 🎨💡
Scuba Diving assistant: @chafaceee 🤿
KeyGrip: @eriqueduboise
G&E Swing @mangothemaker
1st AC @eelainepp
2nd AC @mouceee
DP @Nataliamoscoso

Editor/Colorist @coliair
Talent @laurennorch
Studio @fdphotostudio

Lights: @aputure.lighting

Arri Alexa Mini + BlackMagic 6k Cinema Camera FF x Dulens Mini Primes @rygd.co

Got to combine a couple of my skills 🤿
Scuba x Cam Op x Gaffer on the Heaven visualizer for @LukasChiang

A lot of this set up was about controlling light spill so filming in a dark studio was clutch.

We used a far side key, Aputure 600x w fresnel, rigged on a beam far behind talent, creating a hard light.
For fill we wanted enough photon-power for slow mo shots so used a 1200x with a 5ft diameter softdome with LCD grid. This also made it so our key wasn’t creating too harsh of a contrast on talent.

Our hair light was an Aputure 300x w Fresnel & we cooled it down for a bit of color contrast.
We had an additional Aputure 300x up on the beam with a fresnel to help us backlight the “rain” falling onto talent.

#ScubaWil

Director @coliair
Production @bnd.wdth
Producer @moses_israel
Prod Coordinator @elgrannael
1st AD @izzymenow

Gaffer/Underwater operator @lowkeygaffer 🎨💡
Scuba Diving assistant: @chafaceee 🤿
KeyGrip: @eriqueduboise
G&E Swing @mangothemaker
1st AC @eelainepp
2nd AC @mouceee
DP @Nataliamoscoso

Editor/Colorist @coliair
Talent @laurennorch
Studio @fdphotostudio

Lights: @aputure.lighting

Arri Alexa Mini + BlackMagic 6k Cinema Camera FF x Dulens Mini Primes @rygd.co

Spreading some holiday cheer 🎄
Get your Gripmas Tree!
w @random_protoplasm

#gaffer
#Keygrip
#cinematography
#filmmaking
#filmmakersworld
#filmlighting
#gripstrength
#griptruck
#chieflightingtechnician
#losangelesgaffer

Got to light the legend & Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh at A24.
She’s got a graceful & regal aura ✨💜

For key light we chose the @aputure.lighting Nova P600c for a book light that could spread at a wide angle, saving us some space. The @litegear Litemat is becoming one of my fav, soft, light-weight options for a hair light. @matthewsgrip mini-boom arm frequently saves us from having to build a menace arm.

Our fill was a round bead board I crafted. And the 60x aimed at the backdrop allowed us to create a subtle vignette at the edges of frame.
——————
Michelle Yeoh, star of Ne Zha II — open nationwide Aug 2025.

DoP: @lssnchz_jr
Producer: @ellennmm
Production coordinator: Epiphany Hulburd
Sound: @marcstewart_veralux
Creative Agency: @sunnyboyent
Gaffer: @lowkeygaffer 👨🏾‍🎨💡

For @a24

#gaffer

#cinematography
#filmmaking
#filmmakersworld
#filmlighting
#griptruck
#chieflightingtechnician
#losangelesgaffer

Got to light the legend & Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh at A24.
She’s got a graceful & regal aura ✨💜

For key light we chose the @aputure.lighting Nova P600c for a book light that could spread at a wide angle, saving us some space. The @litegear Litemat is becoming one of my fav, soft, light-weight options for a hair light. @matthewsgrip mini-boom arm frequently saves us from having to build a menace arm.

Our fill was a round bead board I crafted. And the 60x aimed at the backdrop allowed us to create a subtle vignette at the edges of frame.
——————
Michelle Yeoh, star of Ne Zha II — open nationwide Aug 2025.

DoP: @lssnchz_jr
Producer: @ellennmm
Production coordinator: Epiphany Hulburd
Sound: @marcstewart_veralux
Creative Agency: @sunnyboyent
Gaffer: @lowkeygaffer 👨🏾‍🎨💡

For @a24

#gaffer

#cinematography
#filmmaking
#filmmakersworld
#filmlighting
#griptruck
#chieflightingtechnician
#losangelesgaffer

Got to light the legend & Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh at A24.
She’s got a graceful & regal aura ✨💜

For key light we chose the @aputure.lighting Nova P600c for a book light that could spread at a wide angle, saving us some space. The @litegear Litemat is becoming one of my fav, soft, light-weight options for a hair light. @matthewsgrip mini-boom arm frequently saves us from having to build a menace arm.

Our fill was a round bead board I crafted. And the 60x aimed at the backdrop allowed us to create a subtle vignette at the edges of frame.
——————
Michelle Yeoh, star of Ne Zha II — open nationwide Aug 2025.

DoP: @lssnchz_jr
Producer: @ellennmm
Production coordinator: Epiphany Hulburd
Sound: @marcstewart_veralux
Creative Agency: @sunnyboyent
Gaffer: @lowkeygaffer 👨🏾‍🎨💡

For @a24

#gaffer

#cinematography
#filmmaking
#filmmakersworld
#filmlighting
#griptruck
#chieflightingtechnician
#losangelesgaffer

I’m Wil Prada and I approve this Grip & Lighting truck 👌🏾
#Gaffer

#2Ton
#OntarioAirport
#Commercial
#ConstructionSite

Out here 🎥 with the @lachargersnfl 🙌🏾👌🏾
DoP: @brianktliu
Key Grip: @jxgee93
Gaffer: @lowkeygaffer 🏄🏿‍♂️

#gaffer

#cinematography
#filmmaking
#filmmakersworld
#filmlighting
#griptruck
#chieflightingtechnician
#losangelesgaffer
#nflfootball
#losangeles

8 Astera Titan Tube kit added to the 2 ton G&E package 👌🏾🤘🏾🚛
#Gaffer
#cinematography
#filmmaking
#filmmakersworld
#filmlighting
#griptruck
#chieflightingtechnician
#losangelesgaffer

What should we install next?
It’s been a process getting the box truck optimized. These shelves are gonna save us so much time and allow us to more easily work off the truck or roll carts out! Been a nonstop Tetris in my head but I think we’re on the right course.

S/o @mendozafoto and my Tio Jesus for the help 💪🏾
#gaffer

#cinematography
#filmmaking
#filmlighting
#griptruck
#chieflightingtechnician
#losangelesgaffer

Rolling into Disney like 💪🏾
Thanks to @thegriphousefor refurbishing our big cart. It looks amazing 🙌🏾✊🏾🚛
And this G&E team 🔥

Gaffer: @lowkeygaffer
Key Grip: @eriqueduboise
G&E Swing: @jxgee93

#Gaffer
#GripandLighting

#cinematography
#filmmaking
#filmmakersworld
#filmlighting
#griptruck
#setlightingtechnician
#chieflightingtechnician
#losangelesgaffer

Installed new diamond plate floors with the help of my Tio Jesus & my housemate @pauloandresgothmezottero
What should we upgrade next?
S/o to all our grips out there, trying to make life easier for y’all too 😅✨
#gaffer
#GripTruck
#setLife
#cinematography
#filmmaking
#filmmakersworld
#filmlighting
#chieflightingtechnician
#losangelesgaffer

Lighting GPP music video with @saweetie and @lianabanks 🙌🏾

Lighting in pockets of light allows us to implement various “brush strokes” of light. The key is to control where your light/ shadows are with LCD’s, flags, etc. This allows us to create several layers and create depth in our image, to draw the audience’s attention while creating balance.

For this particular shot we had time to get playful.

For the key we put a @litegear Litemat 4L and 2L, one of my fav setups for tight spaces, both in the same stand with snapgrids on (for lack of a Litemat 8). This also creates the big beautiful eyelight you see.

The background was a cooler temperature created by an @aputure.lighting Nova P600c & Infinibar PB12.
The very warm & hard sunlight (600x pro w fresnel) pushed through the window to warm up her hair, face, the chair, and bounce into a round bead board we created for fill.

Happy lighting 🙌🏾👨🏾‍🎨💡
#gaffer

Director: @btauaefa
Producer: @itstimiduhh
DP: @ryansagote
1st AC: @lehhvy
1st AD: @emmanueljdavis
Gaffer: @lowkeygaffer
Key Grip: @mrjonathanray
Sound: @figggzzz
DIT: @Ohjeez94
Editor: @gfoltynowicz
Colorist: @lizdoratee
VFX: @joseedits.mp4 @oookillua
Movement Coach: @kendricksamuel
PA: @naomi.portillo
PA: @tfti_kev
BTS video: @aaronwolfberg
BTS photo: @Newhighfilmz
Liana Banks Glam -
Wardrobe: @stefanilindenberg
MUA: @sunchildbeauty
Hairstylist: @danielartiistry
Asst. Hairstylist: @spencermalena

#cinematography
#filmmaking
#filmmakersworld
#filmlighting
#griptruck
#chieflightingtechnician
#losangelesgaffer

Lighting GPP music video with @saweetie and @lianabanks 🙌🏾

Lighting in pockets of light allows us to implement various “brush strokes” of light. The key is to control where your light/ shadows are with LCD’s, flags, etc. This allows us to create several layers and create depth in our image, to draw the audience’s attention while creating balance.

For this particular shot we had time to get playful.

For the key we put a @litegear Litemat 4L and 2L, one of my fav setups for tight spaces, both in the same stand with snapgrids on (for lack of a Litemat 8). This also creates the big beautiful eyelight you see.

The background was a cooler temperature created by an @aputure.lighting Nova P600c & Infinibar PB12.
The very warm & hard sunlight (600x pro w fresnel) pushed through the window to warm up her hair, face, the chair, and bounce into a round bead board we created for fill.

Happy lighting 🙌🏾👨🏾‍🎨💡
#gaffer

Director: @btauaefa
Producer: @itstimiduhh
DP: @ryansagote
1st AC: @lehhvy
1st AD: @emmanueljdavis
Gaffer: @lowkeygaffer
Key Grip: @mrjonathanray
Sound: @figggzzz
DIT: @Ohjeez94
Editor: @gfoltynowicz
Colorist: @lizdoratee
VFX: @joseedits.mp4 @oookillua
Movement Coach: @kendricksamuel
PA: @naomi.portillo
PA: @tfti_kev
BTS video: @aaronwolfberg
BTS photo: @Newhighfilmz
Liana Banks Glam -
Wardrobe: @stefanilindenberg
MUA: @sunchildbeauty
Hairstylist: @danielartiistry
Asst. Hairstylist: @spencermalena

#cinematography
#filmmaking
#filmmakersworld
#filmlighting
#griptruck
#chieflightingtechnician
#losangelesgaffer

Lighting GPP music video with @saweetie and @lianabanks 🙌🏾

Lighting in pockets of light allows us to implement various “brush strokes” of light. The key is to control where your light/ shadows are with LCD’s, flags, etc. This allows us to create several layers and create depth in our image, to draw the audience’s attention while creating balance.

For this particular shot we had time to get playful.

For the key we put a @litegear Litemat 4L and 2L, one of my fav setups for tight spaces, both in the same stand with snapgrids on (for lack of a Litemat 8). This also creates the big beautiful eyelight you see.

The background was a cooler temperature created by an @aputure.lighting Nova P600c & Infinibar PB12.
The very warm & hard sunlight (600x pro w fresnel) pushed through the window to warm up her hair, face, the chair, and bounce into a round bead board we created for fill.

Happy lighting 🙌🏾👨🏾‍🎨💡
#gaffer

Director: @btauaefa
Producer: @itstimiduhh
DP: @ryansagote
1st AC: @lehhvy
1st AD: @emmanueljdavis
Gaffer: @lowkeygaffer
Key Grip: @mrjonathanray
Sound: @figggzzz
DIT: @Ohjeez94
Editor: @gfoltynowicz
Colorist: @lizdoratee
VFX: @joseedits.mp4 @oookillua
Movement Coach: @kendricksamuel
PA: @naomi.portillo
PA: @tfti_kev
BTS video: @aaronwolfberg
BTS photo: @Newhighfilmz
Liana Banks Glam -
Wardrobe: @stefanilindenberg
MUA: @sunchildbeauty
Hairstylist: @danielartiistry
Asst. Hairstylist: @spencermalena

#cinematography
#filmmaking
#filmmakersworld
#filmlighting
#griptruck
#chieflightingtechnician
#losangelesgaffer

Mixing color temperatures can be a subtle art but creates some 🔥 results.
For this shoot with @vladaae we used an @aputure.lighting 1200D with a Light Dome 150 (5ft diameter) and a 1/4 grid cloth in front of it. The Light Dome is a good option when you have less hands/flags/time to help you control the light.
We further gave depth to the face by adding a floppy for the fill side and a warm edge light.
For the background we added a slash that gave us some color contrast with an aputure 300d w Spotlight mount & 1/4 CTStraw gel, the wall ambience fell off nicely a couple of stops under the key light.
Pro tip: I try to place slashing lights a good distance from the wall they’re illuminating so that the falloff isn’t too drastic (per the inverse square law of light). Here the falloff of the slash is pretty significant, but this isn’t supposed to be a naturalistic look, so we gave ourselves a hall pass ;)

#Flawless
#Gaffer 💡

Credits:

Studio: @interwoven_studios

Models: @yonibeyoni & @olgazhukova.1

Producer/AD: @cmendez34

Director & MUA: @vladaae

Editor: @alli____peters

DP: @_jcfalcon

Gaffer: @lowkeygaffer

Camera Package: @tiny.machine

#cinematography
#filmmaking
#filmmakersworld
#filmlighting
#griptruck
#chieflightingtechnician
#losangelesgaffer