How it’s made

The Process

Solar planning, physical camera movement and light synthesis shape each architectural film.

01 / Planned around the sun

Solar Mapping

Eastland Banks solar study at 10 AM
10 AM
Eastland Banks solar study at 12 PM
12 PM
Eastland Banks solar study at 3 PM
3 PM

Before filming, I map the sun path to identify when each space receives its strongest directional daylight.

I plan the filming day around the architecture and the sun, rather than simply moving through rooms in order.

02 / Movement is captured

Physical Camera Motion

Fluid camera movement, precise verticals, aerial filming and controlled exposure keep the architecture clean, sharp and considered.

The architecture, viewpoint, parallax and movement are physically captured in the real building.

03 / Shaped for its best solar moment

Light Synthesis

Architectural Capture
Light Synthesis

The real camera capture remains the foundation. Architecture is not changed; selected light conditions are shaped in post, informed by the building’s orientation and solar behaviour.

Some images stay close to capture. Others are pushed further. The judgement is knowing where to stop before the treatment becomes more noticeable than the building.

Commissions

Architectural Films

Architectural film commissions from £1,250 including VAT, covering a full day of architectural filming, dedicated drone capture, post-production and Light Synthesis.

Travel within the North East included.
Projects further afield quoted separately.

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Established 2007

Led by filmmaker Jon Lindsay, Spacedust creates distinctive architectural films and imagery across Newcastle, the North East, and the UK.