Case Study
One-take wonder
When Arturia release a new product they want to show it off. Their audience require an overview and the opportunity to witness its full capability. On this occasion, composer Rob Lewis offered a powerful unveiling.
The team wanted to focus on the KeyStep Pro’s key features. Firstly, that it can be used with a myriad of products, secondly, that it’s a born entertainer … as we quickly found out.
Though, we adopted a slightly different approach — as quite simply, it had to be seen ‘live’. Located in the glorious interior of Fiction Studios we decided that a one-take shot would place it centre stage and boast the KeyStep Pro’s full range.
Excellent ability from Loftworks to follow a brief, yet add their own touch of creativity. From storyboarding, filming to editing, colour grading and animated graphics, very pleased with the end product that they deliver each time.
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Seeing the piece unfold in this unfussy manner — minus of any cuts, fades or dissolves — and you soon appreciate the talent of the performer. Rob showcases his full skillset; including jumping on the cello several times during the near four-minute piece.
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There are challenges encased in any shoot, none more so than when capturing a real time full performance with a single camera. In this case, we opted for a small Sony 4K with a wide lens and attached it to a gimble to allow optimal manoeuvrability around our subject.
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By shooting this way, we could fully explore the product and see the full set-up in a live setting — where it truly excels. We could not have delivered the same results by shooting just a simple product demonstration.
Rob’s unique style delivers a contemporary twist on classical music as he merges traditional instruments with modern production techniques. He has composed for an array of high-profile TV and film projects while his modest collaborative black book lists Baz Luhrmann, BAFTA winner David Holmes, Noël Gallagher, and rapper Dave — to name just a few. A professional cellist and multi-instrumentalist, Rob’s musical versatility translates into inspiring, fervent, and emotive scores.
Excellent communication, a very creative team of filmmakers end editors adding their own creative flair, a pleasure to work with and a guaranteed excellent end result.
