For New Moon, Lexter Laguinday’s cinematography leans into a polished, pop-driven commercial look—clean framing, soft highlights, and controlled movement built around performance. Shot on the Blackmagic Pyxis 6K with Arles primes, the visuals remain bright and refined while maintaining consistent composition across scenes.
The recurring use of 35mm and 50mm supports a smooth visual flow, keeping attention on expression, texture, and light rather than dramatic spatial change.
Lens progression used on set:
Blackmagic Pyxis 6K + Arles 50mm
Blackmagic Pyxis 6K + Arles 35mm
Blackmagic Pyxis 6K + Arles 35mm
Blackmagic Pyxis 6K + Arles 50mm
Blackmagic Pyxis 6K + Arles 50mm
Project: New Moon
Production: Pizzabox Production
Director: Daniel Roxas
Cinematographer: John Lexter Laguinday
Camera Operator: Adam Dumaguin
AC: Jah Enero
Gaffer: Michael Enriquez
Equipment: Arrowhead Cinepoint
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Another look at JRLDM’s “Masasanay Din,” shot on the Blackmagic Pyxis with Canon FD lenses. This set moves between wider and tighter focal lengths to adjust framing and proximity while keeping the visual approach consistent across scenes.
Lens selection remains restrained, supporting performance and blocking without drawing attention away from the moment.
Lens progression used in this sequence:
Blackmagic Pyxis + Canon FD 85mm SSC
Blackmagic Pyxis + Canon FD 17mm
Blackmagic Pyxis + Canon FD 35mm
Blackmagic Pyxis + Canon FD 28mm
Blackmagic Pyxis + Canon FD 50mm
Project: Masasanay Din by JRLDM
Production: FRGMNT Manila
Direction: Gian Mawo
Cinematography: Ardan Arcega
Gaffer: JB Regala
Equipment: Arrowhead Cinepoint
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For JRLDM’s “Masasanay Din,” Ardan Arcega shot the video on the Blackmagic Pyxis using Canon FD lenses, moving between wide and tight frames to support the song’s steady pace. The visuals stay controlled and minimal, allowing performances and blocking to lead the scene.
Lens progression used on set:
Blackmagic Pyxis + Canon FD 85mm SSC
Blackmagic Pyxis + Canon FD 85mm SSC
Blackmagic Pyxis + Canon FD 20mm
Blackmagic Pyxis + Canon FD 50mm
Project: Masasanay Din by JRLDM
Production: FRGMNT Manila
Direction: @gianmawo7
Cinematography: @ardanarcega
Gaffer: @jbregala_
Equipment: Arrowhead Cinepoint
For ALAMAT’s “Luzviminda,” Ian Guevara LPS approached the video with an emphasis on movement and physical energy. Shot on the Blackmagic Pyxis, the use of Canon FD lenses supported a visual language that stays close to the action.
Wider focal lengths were used to remain inside group movement and choreography, while longer lenses compress space during high-impact moments. The shifts in focal length help maintain momentum across scenes, aligning the visuals with the hip-hop and punk-coded tone of the music video.
Lens progression used on set:
Blackmagic Pyxis + Canon FD 20mm
Blackmagic Pyxis + Canon FD 28mm
Blackmagic Pyxis + Canon FD 35mm
Blackmagic Pyxis + Catta Zoom 70–135mm
Blackmagic Pyxis + Canon FD 35mm
Blackmagic Pyxis + Canon FD 28mm
Blackmagic Pyxis + Catta Zoom 70–135mm
Project: Luzviminda by @alamat_official
Production: @frgmnt.mnl
Direction: @subicbae
Cinematography: @ianguevara_
Camera Operator: Ramon Cabreira
Assistant Cameraman: Jestoni Negradas
AC @churchiedeathbro
2nd AC: Mark Relao
Gaffer: Leonidas Caspe III
Equipment: Arrowhead Cinepoint
In this next feature from our DP spotlight, Ardan Arcega brings us deeper into Project Run for Sunnies Flask.
For this sequence, the challenge was to capture both the speed of the race and the closeness of the athletes. Ardan made shots that moved with the runners, giving the audience the rush of momentum while still keeping the human connection at the heart of the frame.
🎥 Gears Used
Frame 1: Pyxis 6k + Canon nFD 50mm + DJI RS4 + ATV
Frame 2: Pyxis 6k + Canon nFD 35mm
Frame 3: Pyxis 6k + Sigma ART 24-70mm
Frame 4: Insta360 X4
Frame 5: Pyxis 6k + Canon nFD 24mm
Frame 6: Pyxis 6k + Canon nFD 20mm
Frame 7: Pyxis 6k + Canon nFD 35mm
Production: Manilaman
Client: Sunnies Flask
Director: @giopuyat
AD: Manuel Tinio
Editor: Abby Puyat
Cinematographer: @ardanarcega
AC: @guntherdeguzman
Gaffer: @jbregala_
Full Unit Equipment: Arrowhead Cinepoint
Carrying on with our DP spotlight, here’s Project Run for Sunnies Flask, captured by DOP Ardan Arcega.
To bring the runner’s energy to life, Ardan designed a high-moving shot that floats above the track. Using 2x Hi Roller Stands, 2x Matthelini Clamps, 2x 9ft Speed Rails, and the Movmax Grip Dolly, our setup gave the camera both height and motion—enhancing the story with dynamic perspective.
Grip: @kupogrip
Dolly: @movmaxglobal
Production: Manilaman
Client: Sunnies Flask
Director: @giopuyat
AD: Manuel Tinio
Editor: Abby Puyat
Cinematographer: @ardanarcega
AC: @guntherdeguzman
Gaffer: @jbregala_
Key Grip: Darryl Jabon
Full Unit Equipment: Arrowhead Cinepoint
For the music video “Numbers” by KZ Tandingan featuring Catriona Gray, DP Lexter Laguinday leaned on the Sony FX6 and NiSi Athena 35mm to create a balance of intimacy and grandeur—bringing out emotions as powerful as the song itself.
🎥 Gears Used:
Frame 1-4: Sony FX6 + NiSi Athena 35mm
đź‘Ą Team:
Production House: @mawstudiopmp
Director & Colorist: @jaydeealberto
Producer: @romerokeyooo
Cinematographer: @johnlexterrr
1st AC: @jahelijahenero
Grips: Jayr Delavin, William Calado, Patrick Hernandez, Enrico Juan
Rental: @arrowhead.cinepoint
Carrying on with our DP spotlight, here’s Dilaw—captured by John Lexter Laguinday through the Sony FX6 + Sigma ART Lineup
🎥 Gears Used:
Frame 1: FX6 + Sigma ART 35mm
Frame 2: FX6 + Signa ART 20mm
Frame 3: FX6 + Sigma ART 35mm
Frame 4: FX6 + Sigma ART 35mm
đź‘Ą Team
Production House: @mawstudiopmp
Director: @jaydeealberto
Co-Director: @clfrnia_maki
Cinematographer: @lexterlaguinday
Gaffer: Michael Enriquez
Key Grip: Marvin Enriquez
Grip: William Calado
Colorist: @jaydeealberto
Rental: Arrowhead Cinepoint
🎥 DOP Spotlight: John Lexter Laguinday
For the music video “Dilaw” featuring Maki and Maloi of BINI, John Lexter captured heartfelt and cinematic moments with the right camera and lens pairing.
📸 Gear Used
Frame 1-5: Sony FX6 + Sigma Art 35mm 1.4
🎵 Dilaw by @clfrnia_maki featuring @bini_maloi
đź‘Ą Team Credits
Production House: @mawstudiopmp
Director: @jaydeealberto
Co-Director: @clfrnia_maki
Cinematographer: @lexterlaguinday
Gaffer: Michael Enriquez
Key Grip: Marvin Enriquez
Grip: William Calado
Colorist: @jaydeealberto
Rental: @arrowhead.cinepoint
