10/05/2026
Louis XIII Cognac and Lewis Tan collaborated on a commission for the Mortal Kombat 2 premiere after-party, with Gilgamesh as the backdrop. The brief was detailed, specifying Louis XIII in frame at all times, Lewis Tan as the anchor, and clear guidelines.
The low-light event work was challenging, but Gilgamesh provided a beautiful backdrop. I focused on the formal service ritual and the candid atmosphere around Lewis. The primary deliverable was a 30-second 9:16 vertical cut for Instagram Reels and Stories, with PR stills for press and digital.
I used the Canon EOS R6 Mark III with the RF 24–70mm f/2.8 L IS USM for the main video. This reliable combination offers a versatile focal range, capable in low light, and sharp enough to meet the client’s scrutiny.
Product close-ups and detail shots were taken with my Fujifilm X-H2S and the Viltrox 27mm AF F1.2 Pro XF lens. At f/1.2 on APS-C, the lens produced a lovely rendering with soft falloff, good subject pop, and a slightly filmic quality that suited the evening’s aesthetic.
A pocket LED light helped me create beautiful lighting and reflections on the talent and decanter in the dim, intimate environment. I used a flash for classic party shots with complimentary lighting on people.
Post-production was done in DaVinci Resolve using Dehancer’s Kodak Vision3 250D as the base film profile. This natural film profile brought warmth, a grain structure that didn’t read as digital, and a tonal quality that earned its keep without being obvious. It was a great match for the luxury product. Music was fully licensed via Epidemic Sound.
Very thankful the continued collaboration with Louis XIII cognac and to for putting me forward.
