MAC Cosmetics ads clip shot by Director Spencer Higgins. We did powder effects and color smokey effects under the water, both require many gears for set up.
The water tanks for the smokey effects needs to be emptied and cleaned after every takes.We have a time efficient system to empty, clean up, and fill the tank to reduce the reset downtime to minimum. Once everything is set up, about 50 takes can be done in 5 hours.
We also did a couple of different versions of powder effects. For the powder effects, we usually build a tent around the table top and use air scrubber to prevent the powder from going everywhere.
Spencer has a bolt arm and his studio was full of interesting gadgets. He knows a lot about rigging as well, we have learned so much from him at this shooting!
Director: Spencer Higgins Post Production: Shellac NYC http://swellnewyork.com/