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Dimension 'Black Church' by Raja Virdi

David Knight - 9th Jan 2018

Raja Virdi expands from his signature live performance promo style with this ambitious production for Dimension, shot in Peterborough Cathedral.

Dark narrative elements accompany a performance by the electronic artist in the remarkable space, shot in black and white to fit in with Dimension's trademark monochromatic visual style.

But there's also a rave-like energy to the piece, courtesy of a lighting rig of nearly 50 lights/strobes and a huge arena laser, designed by LD Thomas Mason-Smith. And a heavy lift drone carrying an Alexa Mini and Kowa Anamorphics captures the full scale of the location.

RAJA VIRDI:

“I’ve worked with Dimension before, but this was the biggest video we’ve done so far. Essentially, we wanted to shoot an epic light show in a Cathedral. The song is massive. You can feel the energy in every beat so I wanted to create a lighting spectacle and visual imagery which would marry up to this.

"The shoot itself was intense but loved every second, it was a super long night shoot with a huge hard-working crew.

"I really enjoyed post-production on this one - a fantastic cut by Ed Cooper using all sorts of transitions and little effects to elevate particular shots. And the entire piece overall & the black and white grade pushed heavily by colourist Pete Oppersdorff and DOP James Rhodes. It certainly looks fantastic. It was a big job but we have most definitely created a great visual piece.”

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  • Performance
  • Alternative, Electronica

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David Knight - 9th Jan 2018

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