Shallow — Acoustic Live Session at The Penthouse
Shallow — Acoustic Live Session at The Penthouse for Jessica (Acoustic), shot in London.
Project Snapshot
Outcome
A cinematic live performance with 600+ lights and multi-camera coverage.
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Case Study
A song, a guitarist and a singer in a London penthouse, with 600 lights pointed at the room. Shallow, performed live, no second take.
The Brief
Film a live acoustic cover of Shallow inside The Designer's Penthouse — no playback, no lip-sync. Cinematic in look, live in sound.
The Challenge
Turning a residential penthouse into a multi-camera performance space, lighting it with 600+ units without losing intimacy, and capturing live audio while performing on guitar and directing.
The Approach
A 600-unit lighting plan tuned to the existing leather, velvet and plants. Multiple cameras at different angles for one continuous take. Live audio with separate mics for guitar and vocal, mixed in post.
The Execution
The penthouse was lit over several hours, each unit placed for warm amber tones over the existing furniture. Jessica took the mic, Etienne the acoustic guitar, multiple cameras rolled together for one unbroken take. The SOUND ON watermark is intentional.
The Outcome
A complete cinematic live performance and a proof of concept for The Designer's Penthouse as a filming location — intimate enough for two performers, equipped for broadcast-quality multi-camera.
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