One-Man Riot Squad Above: The jet fighter pursuing McClane was mounted on a hydraulic motion base that provided 360-degree movement. Right: Cranemounted lights, a remote camera on a telescoping arm, bluescreens and Ritter fans help sell the illusion of flight. Fours as directional backlight and for skimming walls; we didn’t have to worry about the source being in shot as long as it wasn’t focused straight down the barrel of the lens. I also played dozens of fluorescent and LED fixtures as both practicals or as sources hidden amongst the structures within the plant. D.J.’s crew ran miles of cable throughout the power plant and swapped out hundreds of existing bulbs.” Chief lighting technician Jeff Murrell had brought LED lighting units to Duggan’s attention during preproduction, and they quickly became the cinematographer’s favorite tools. “The 1-by-1 Litepanels LED was great for tight situations when close proximity to the actors was required,” says the cinematographer. “They provide a soft yet directional and dimmable light source with little spill and heat output. They can also be joined together and easily hidden behind tables or under chairs. I used them 40 July 2007