September 8, 2026
Why Work with a Gaffer Owner-Operator?
What if hiring a Gaffer could also take hours of production prep off your plate? A Gaffer Owner-Operator combines lighting expertise with a curated lighting & grip package, handling equipment planning and transport as one streamlined service — saving producers time and keeping the focus on the creative work.
September 25, 2025
The Challenge of Lighting a Car Scene Outside
How do you light a car scene outdoors and still stay in control of ever-changing sun, clouds and reflections?
August 13, 2025
Lighting a City Bus for a Dunkin' Commercial
Lighting big window fronts can be challenging especially with limited resources.
July 8, 2025
Big Lighting, Simple Setups.
Lighting a massive window and overpowering ambient daylight doesn't have to be complicated. Here's how careful planning made a simple setup work.
June 2, 2025
Consistent Lighting in Inconsistent
Sun, clouds, rain and even snow — all in one shooting day. Here's how we maintained consistent lighting throughout a TV commercial, regardless of what was happening outside.
May 8, 2025
Getting Light into 2nd floor using mirrors
Reaching higher and making lighting feel real using CRLS mirrors.
February 2, 2025
Shaping Sunlight & Extending Sun After Dawn
See how we managed to keep a consistent look throughout a week's shoot with different weather and the sun setting fast.