Shooting a music video in Andalucia

Sebastian Lang, a German filmmaker and drone pilot based in Spain, specializes in capturing dynamic action, wildlife, and adventure footage in a variety of outdoor environments.

​​At the start of the year, Lang received an invitation from his friend, photographer and location manager Lucas Tozzi, to collaborate on a music video featuring Miguel Carrasco, the runner-up of the 2023 season of ‘The Voice’ in Spain. Keen to seize the opportunity, Sebastian joined the team as a camera operator, gaffer, and first assistant camera.

The video was shot on a picturesque farm near Granada in Andalucía, taking advantage of the farm’s rustic indoor areas and outdoor barn. The production team deployed tripods, gimbals, and sliders to capture striking shots of Miguel and the dancers. They relied on Atomos Ninja monitor-recorders and the Sumo 19-inch monitor, connected via HDMI transmitters, to provide a clear view of the footage.

Lang describes setting up the generously-sized Sumo to establish a video village for the crew, making the most of the available space on set. “Given the size of our crew, I wanted to create a dedicated space for them to comfortably view the footage without having to crowd around the camera,” he explains. “I wanted to create a video village to keep the set open for the dancers and allow Miguel to move freely while singing. Positioning the Sumo outside the set provided us with the necessary freedom of movement, and its large screen made it easy for everyone to see everything clearly.”

“The Sumo provided us with freedom of movement, and its large screen made it easy for everyone to see everything clearly.”