ASC : Long-Range Lighting for Oppenheimer

[Jeff Bernstein]

American Cinematographer (2 Nov 2023)

 

The long-range wireless lighting system Hoyte van Hoytema, ASC, FSF, NSC and lighting-console programmer Noah B. Shain first deployed on Jordan Peele’s Nope and then refined on Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (AC Oct. ’23) is noteworthy for its accessibility as well as its capabilities.

 

Shain, who designed the system, recalls that van Hoytema’s request was for a robust, flexible solution that had no bespoke components.

 

AC asked Shain to describe the system and its application on Nolan’s film. What follows are his words.

 

https://theasc.com/articles/long-range-lighting-for-oppenheimer