Reflected Light, Better Light? | Attitudes on Set | a Changing Industry – with Jakob Ballinger from Lightbridge – CineD Focus Check Ep54

by Felix TappeinerMarch 6^th, 2025

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In this episode, we are honored to welcome a distinguished guest: Jakob Ballinger, founder and CEO of Lightbridge. With over a decade of experience as a Gaffer alongside Director of Photography Christian Berger, Jakob co-developed the innovative CRLS – Cine Reflectors – introduced in 2017. This groundbreaking approach to lighting emphasizes the use of reflected light to create naturalistic moods, resulting in cleaner sets with fewer stands and fixtures encumbering actors’ spaces. Driven by a passion for sharing and inspiring new ideas, Jakob established Lightbridge to disseminate this evolution in lighting tools to filmmakers worldwide. Join us for an insightful conversation as Jakob shares his perspectives on the future trajectory of the film industry.

Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at 22:56.

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Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode:

(00:00) – Intro & Overview
(02:03) – Jakob Ballinger’s career path to Lightbridge
(08:40) – Why is reflective light more naturalistic?
(17:17) – The recent ups and downs in the film industry
(21:53) – Early days of Lightbridge
(29:16) – How is the industry changing?
(39:33) – Hierarchy and attitudes on film sets: then vs. now
(54:22) – What’s next for Jakob and Lightbridge?

For more information on Lightbridge, please visit their website.

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