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Billie Eilish Dives for 7 Hours to Create Album Cover "Hit Me Hard and Soft"

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Billie Eilish Dives for 7 Hours to Create Album Cover "Hit Me Hard and Soft" Behind the scenes of Billie Eilish's third album (credit: Instagram.com/Youtube.com/Billie Eilish)

Kapanlagi.com - Billie Eilish once again captures attention not only through her music, but also through her total commitment to visual concepts. For her third album titled Hit Me Hard and Soft which will be released on May 17, 2024, this American singer shared the challenging shooting process underwater.

In a video posted on her personal YouTube, Billie Eilish revealed that she spent 7 hours in the water to create an iconic visual work. The shooting was not done in a CGI studio or green screen but was actually diving in an artificial pool.

Billie Eilish appeared in a swimsuit under the strict supervision of a professional crew. Several floating white door props on the surface created a visual that has now become the main cover of her album. Here are the behind-the-scenes of Billie Eilish shooting for the album Hit Me Hard and Soft.

1. Shooting Preparation at the Artificial Pond

This short video was uploaded through Billie Eilish's YouTube channel on May 17, 2025. Billie Eilish is seen discussing with the crew to determine the right shots.

The American singer then dives into the water with the help of a ladder. Meanwhile, this artificial pond is equipped with a lighting system and metal framework for camera needs, showcasing how serious and professional this session is conducted.

2. Diving Process

Billie Eilish prepares to dive and shoot video. Billie and her team conduct simulations multiple times with the help of professional diving crew. She wears weights on her ankles and waist to stay at the bottom of the water. The use of this heavy equipment is done to maintain her position stability underwater without floating, according to the visual direction needs.

3. Shooting for 7 Hours Underwater

An interesting fact behind the scenes of the album Hit Me Hard and Soft, Billie Eilish is that the shooting process took 7 hours underwater. Billie Eilish and her team actually dove into a man-made pool.

She wore a full outfit and used flotation aids. Additionally, other equipment was prepared such as oxygen tanks for diving.

4. Position Simulation and Repeated Takes

Billie and her team performed simulations multiple times with the help of professional diving crew. The shooting began with a scene of Billie Eilish emerging from a floating white door. She was seen repeating the floating position under the door several times to capture the perfect moment.

She was seen coming up to the surface several times to catch her breath and then going back down. This became part of her struggle to create the video for the album Hit Me Hard and Soft which was released a year ago.

5. Occasionally Express Your Opinion

In the behind-the-scenes video, Billie shares her direction. She provides input regarding the shooting during the filming for album Hit Me Hard and Soft. Meanwhile, many fans highlight how Billie Eilish did not use a green screen, but chose to dive for real for the best visual results.

6. Celebrate One Year After Release

In her latest post on her personal Instagram, Billie Eilish celebrates one year since the release of the album Hit Me Hard and Soft. She expresses her emotion due to receiving a lot of support. Billie Eilish also posted a video clip of the first time she played the songs from the album for her friends.

"I can't even believe it's been a year since this album was released. Here are some little clips from when I first played it for some of my friends, truly some of my favorite memories." Billie Eilish wrote in the caption @ billieeilish

That’s behind the scenes of Billie Eilish filming for the album Hit Me Hard and Soft. Follow the latest celebrity news only on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?

(kpl/nlw)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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