日: 2025年6月13日

Case Study: Balloon Lights on Film Sets – From Titanic to Today?

Film sets need light that’s powerful, safe, and invisible to the camera. Traditional rigs are bulky and harsh. But balloon lights1 changed that. They quietly revolutionized how we light movie scenes—starting with the Titanic and still going strong today. Balloon lights, pioneered by Airstar2, became a staple in film production by offering soft, omnidirectional, glare-free light that blends seamlessly into any shooting environment. I was first introduced to Airstar’s Sirocco lights while working on a historical drama. We needed a moonlit look for a village scene with no visible fixtures. Traditional lights created too many hard shadows. But the Sirocco hovered above the set, giving us a natural glow. No […]