BOSS VFX STUDIO
Longtake
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How we shot a whole film with one light
Ama Boateng · Director — ShortsNight Swim was filmed on a lake at night with a single LED panel. Here is the plan that made it work.
One light, one idea
We chose the lake before we chose the light.
Testing the dark
Three test nights told us exactly how little light we needed.
What we would do again
Fewer setups, more takes.
How we shot a whole film with one light
Ama Boateng · Director — ShortsNight Swim was filmed on a lake at night with a single LED panel. Here is the plan that made it work.
One light, one idea
We chose the lake before we chose the light.
Testing the dark
Three test nights told us exactly how little light we needed.
What we would do again
Fewer setups, more takes.
How we shot a whole film with one light
Ama Boateng · Director — ShortsNight Swim was filmed on a lake at night with a single LED panel. Here is the plan that made it work.
One light, one idea
We chose the lake before we chose the light.
Testing the dark
Three test nights told us exactly how little light we needed.
What we would do again
Fewer setups, more takes.
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Start a project
Let's build your next frame.
Send your shot brief, reference material, and target deadline. Our production team will help define the right scope and a custom bid.
- Project-specific quote
- Agreed delivery schedule
- Worldwide collaboration
Start a project
Let's build your next frame.
Send your shot brief, reference material, and target deadline. Our production team will help define the right scope and a custom bid.
- Project-specific quote
- Agreed delivery schedule
- Worldwide collaboration