Facing the challenges of on-location shooting in Los Angeles, the team adapted by rigging the Power Beam on urban porches and rooftops. This setup showcased the light’s 0° beam angle and its nimble 64-pound body while delivering a strong, directional output. «Instead of hanging it off a condor, we’d place it on a porch, allowing it to shine straight down and do amazing things. Another fixture, at that distance and with those restrictions, would be too clunky. But the Power Beam had the punch, thanks to its optics.»
Beyond its role as a hard light source, the Power Beam was also used as a soft light by reflecting it into various locations, gently illuminating characters’ faces in emotionally charged scenes. “We’d punch it into this small room, and then skate it from one side, so the return would softly illuminate their faces,” said Chris.
