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Underwater Lighting
Submersible lighting for your Brazilian underwater production.
Here is how this works in practice. Underwater lighting needs specialized waterproof fixtures to illuminate subjects beneath the surface. Brazil's Atlantic coastline gives top-tier clarity at Fernando de Noronha and Arraial do Cabo and different conditions at Ilhabela, Lençóis Maranhenses, and Jericoacoara—each demanding fixtures matched to depth, today's, and visibility for accurate subaquatic exposure.
Here is the short of it. We supply pro submersible lighting systems and qualified dive crews across Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, and the Northeast coast. Our team sets up dive-rated LED and HMI fixtures, battery systems, and skilled underwater gaffers, handling IBAMA permits for covered marine areas to keep your shoot compliant and well-lit.
Capabilities
Underwater Lighting Services
Professional submersible lights and underwater cinematography support.
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Lighting Equipment
- LED submersibles
- HMI underwater
- Video lights
- Strobes
- Color-correct units
Dive-Rated Lights
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Dive Support
- Lighting technicians
- Safety divers
- Equipment handling
- Surface support
- Communication systems
Expert Teams
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Applications
- Feature films
- Documentaries
- Commercials
- Music videos
- Underwater fashion
Any Production
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Locations
- Fernando de Noronha
- Arraial do Cabo
- Pools & tanks
- Atlantic coast
- Controlled environments
Brazilian Waters
Light the Depths
Capabilities
Our Process
Production Planning
Knowing your underwater lighting needs, depth needs, and creative goals.
Equipment Selection
Choosing appropriate submersible lights and support gear for your shoot.
Production
Executing underwater lighting with skilled dive teams and safety protocols.
Support
Non-stop support across your underwater production with tech expertise.
On Location
Keldan 8X CRI / 24X / 18X, Light & Motion Sola Cine series, OrcaTorch D900V, and tethered Quantum Q-Logic underwater HMI / LED lighting for Fernando de Noronha, Bonito, Abrolhos, and Amazon work
Here is how this works in practice. Brazilian underwater-lighting inventory has scaled hard around the country's wildlife / documentary commission flow plus the rising music-video and tourism-board commercial demand. Standard battery-powered LED stack runs Keldan 8X CRI (15,000+ lumens, daylight + tungsten + cyan-filter spot options) for deep dive lighting, Keldan 24X / 18X / 14X for hero-fixture wide spreads, Light & Motion Sola Cine 12000 + Stella Pro CL 10000 for run-and-gun divers, OrcaTorch D900V for safety / second-shooter, and BigBlue VL30000P-Pro for travel-friendly POV diver-light.
Here is how the picture comes together. On the ground, Tethered HMI / LED lighting for stage-grade tank work runs Quantum Q-Logic + Litepanels Astra 6X Pro IP rated underwater housing setups, ARRI SkyPanel S360 + S60 surface-rigged with downward-cast bounce. Plus Aquaflex 18 kW HMI for deep-pool feature work. Power runs Honda EU70is silent power packs surface-side with N+1 redundancy and dedicated Bates 60A camlock distribution.
Here is the short of it. Brazilian underwater-lighting deployments span Fernando de Noronha UNESCO 2001 (Atlantic visibility 20–30 m, spinner-dolphin Baía dos Golfinhos), Abrolhos Marine National Park Bahia (humpback-whale Jul–Nov migration), Bonito Mato Grosso do Sul (Rio Sucuri + Rio da Prata crystal-clear river-snorkel where the lighting brief is fill-only against high-CRI sun penetration), Salvador + Recife coast diving, and Amazon Encontro das Águas Manaus (Rio Negro tannin-rich 1–3 m visibility needs hero-fixture daylight to overcome tannin absorption). Saltwater-rinse + dry-down protocols are required before any fixture returns to shop.
Here is what we have to work with. On the ground, Cross-border Sigma Cine LA fixture redundancy direct GRU / GIG inside 12 hours. ICMBio + IBAMA conservation-unit clearance required. Yellow-fever vaccination required for global crews on Amazon legs. FUNAI permits before any Terras Indígenas waterway crossing. ANCINE / Lei do Audiovisual + Lei Rouanet + FSA funding. CLT / FGTS 8% / 13º salário. ANATEL clears wireless DMX where used.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What underwater lighting options do you offer?
Here is the breakdown. We give LED and HMI submersible lights rated for many depths, ideal for high-clarity reef shoots at Fernando de Noronha and tank work in São Paulo studios. LED units run cool and efficient. HMI delivers powerful daylight-balanced output for larger scenes.
How deep can you light underwater?
Our gear is rated for many depths—many units to 100m or more. Depth needs depend on the specific production needs, and we select appropriate gear to match.
Do you provide dive-qualified lighting technicians?
Yes, our underwater lighting technicians are qualified divers who know both lighting craft and diving safety. They can operate lights underwater while keeping proper dive protocols.
What about color temperature underwater?
Water absorbs red light fast with depth. We use daylight-balanced lights and can add filters to compensate. Color fix is easier with proper lighting than trying to fix in post.
Can you light large underwater areas?
Yes, we can deploy many units for large-scale underwater lighting setups. This needs careful planning for power, positioning, and safety but enables dramatic underwater scenes.
What Brazilian waters do you work in?
Here is what that looks like on the ground. We work along Brazil's Atlantic coast—Fernando de Noronha and Arraial do Cabo give crystal clarity (note IBAMA visitor caps), Ilhabela and Jericoacoara give warm tropical conditions, and we operate in pool stages and water tanks at Rio and São Paulo studios for controlled work.
Related Services
Productions in Brazil that need this often pair it with Underwater Filming, Volumetric Capture, and High Speed Filming for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Camera & Cinematography and Underwater Camera Operators.
On Set
Need Underwater Lighting?
Tell us about your underwater production and we'll illuminate the depths.