"Unless you're a photographer or filmmaker, you probably haven't given much thought to the influence of light on what you see. That's as true with action sports as it is with everyday life. As a filmmaker or photographer, the available light usually dictates the angles, the shots, and even the terrain that you're able to shoot. Without adequate light, it's much harder to get properly exposed, crisp shots. Which is why you don't see that many action sports films shot in the dark."
"But what if you provided your own light and filmed almost entirely at night? Theoretically, you could create exactly the shot you're looking for. You could create shadows, illuminate angles of the terrain that wouldn't normally be exposed, and completely control the vibe of the surroundings. Of course, doing so would be a monumental undertaking - something no one in their right mind would attempt, especially in the dead of winter. Right?"
Chris Benchetler pursued a night-focused action sports film, Mountains of the Moon, to gain full control over visual atmosphere through engineered lighting. Arc'teryx partnered as title sponsor and fabricated custom light suits from winter clothing to outfit athletes. Night shooting enabled deliberate use of shadows, targeted terrain illumination, and precise mood control that daylight cannot provide. The production demanded extensive technology, enormous man-hours, and perseverance, taxing cast and crew. Lighting design included custom skeleton light suits and LED-equipped mountain bike wheels, with Chief Lighting Technician Shane Treat overseeing the complex lighting needs for both athletes and landscape.
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