Light, control, and emotion — all in a single frame.
In this cinematic portrait short, we showcase the power of Nanlite’s Spotlight system combined with the filmmaking flexibility of the Sony FX3. Shot entirely in a controlled studio environment, this film explores how focused light and intentional direction can create editorial-level imagery with minimal gear.
From rich shadows to precise highlights, every shot is built around contrast, detail, and atmosphere — turning a simple portrait into a full visual experience.
🎥 What You’ll See in This Video:
- 🎬 A cinematic portrait session using Nanlite’s Projection Attachment
- 💡 Razor-sharp beam shaping, natural falloff, and soft contrast
- 🎞️ Slow-motion, shallow depth, and controlled light sculpting
- 🎨 Dramatic grading and rich tones using S-Log3 + custom LUTs
- 🎵 A music-driven flow with no voiceover — pure visual storytelling
This video isn’t just about gear — it’s about what you can create with intentional light and a minimal setup.
📷 Gear Used:
- Camera: Sony FX3
- Resolution: 4K 120fps / 10-bit 4:2:2
- Profile: S-Log3 with a warm shadow-biased LUT
- Lenses: Sony 85mm f/1.8 + Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM
- Lighting: Nanlite FS-300 + Nanlite 19° Spotlight Projection Attachment
- Modifiers: Gobos + barn doors for beam control
- Software: Graded in DaVinci Resolve
- Stabilization: Static tripod shots and slow pan/motion sequences
💡 Why Nanlite Spotlight?
The Nanlite Spotlight Mount allows precise light control with clean edges, subtle textures, and punchy separation from the background. Whether you’re isolating facial features or building a stylized mood, it offers cinematic depth straight out of the camera.
In this shoot, we used gobos to cast patterned shadows and build depth into the background while still keeping the model’s face clean and defined.
🎯 This Video Is For:
- Portrait and fashion photographers exploring controlled lighting
- Filmmakers looking to add spotlight techniques to their workflow
- Sony FX3 users testing studio slow motion and color grading
- Cinematographers building mood boards and short-form visual studies
- Artists seeking bold and minimal studio inspiration
- Anyone obsessed with cinematic light falloff, skin tone contrast, and frame composition
📍 Studio Setup:
- 1 Light
- 1 Nanlite Spotlight Mount (19° beam)
- Minimal background
- Controlled environment — one model, one camera, one light
This setup proves you don’t need a full crew or complex rig to get powerful, expressive results.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
All footage was filmed in a controlled studio environment with full consent. This video is for creative and educational purposes only. No sponsorships or paid placements.
