Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy
Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy, arranged and performed by Ziggy and Miles Johnston.
Film: Agatha Yim, Polyphonic Pictures
Audio: Skillman Music, NY, US
Filming Location: Fabrik Melbourne
Hair/Makeup: Lisa Rathgen
Wardrobe: Peter Jackson
This classic work by Debussy arranged for duo guitar by Ziggy and Miles have become one of their signature pieces.
The intention of the cinematography, lighting design/colour grade and editing for this film was to highlight the intimacy of the music whilst adding a bit of a fantastical element to it. The camera work and editing was purposefully fluid and smooth to compliment the music. Highlighting eye contact and communication between the brothers were also a priority.
In terms of lighting, I wanted a focussed but soft light on the guitarists, so I opted for a single lantern (with a skirt) boomed overhead as a key light, and a soft box with a grid as the ‘blue moon’ backlight. We had the luxury of space at Fabrik, which allowed me to control the spill from the lights a lot easier!
Pre-Production Drawing of Lighting Design
Ziggy + Miles’ album, Sidekick, is out now. They’re also touring Australia in the next few weeks, so be sure to check out their website + socials for more info.