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Spice Girls at the O2 Arena
by Pyrotek Special Effects
Word has it that Victoria Beckham vetoed the use of conventional pyro effects. Instead, however, Roy Bennett and Springo hired Pyrotek Special Effects and its president, Doug Adams, to create a range of interesting laser sequences. These include a pink and purple effect for a specific, fashion show-themed catwalk entrance.
Said Adams: "I wanted to ensure that the lasers generated full
color and strong appearance. We resorted from using the 5W and invested in three new 10W full
color, air-cooled diode lasers to really make the laser show punchy."
Show Tech
One laser is recessed beneath the stage in the center of the upstage area, while the other two are located under the band risers. The system is controlled by a 3-Card Pangolin Laser Control System and there are a total of 60 bounce mirrors over and around the main
stage and B-stage.
In creating a full look, Adams ensured that the framing of the scans would be as wide as possible. Also provided by Pyrotek are two LSGs for low smoke effects and 18
chryo jet heads each fitted with an individual head linked to its own 50lb high-pressure liquid CO2 tank.
Justin Timberlake Tour 2007
by Laser Design Productions
Success as a member of a group doesn't always translate into a
successful career on one's own, yet, in the past few decades,
some of the most influential solo artists launched their careers
with bands that also enjoyed huge popularity.
Show Tech
Six fiber-optic fed remote scanners and
almost 60 bounce mirrors round out the design and the entire laser
show is run by Chris Blair on a Pangolin system tucked away in a
corner of the massive stage.
While timecode use is quite prevalent on
this tour, the laser show is triggered manually by Blair each
night, allowing him some room between cues to change up as the
tour progresses.
'NSync
by Strictly FX
Lasers are a great way to
actually bring the show out to the audience and make them feel as
though they are part of the show. Beams can be used for that
attention-getting look that just cannot be recreated by any other
medium, or laser scans can be used for actually creating
voluminous shapes of light in the air or projected onto a screen
as laser graphics.
Show Tech
The full-color laser systems are great for
creating custom laser graphics and laser animations. Our
award-winning Art Department can create an original animated laser
light show controlled by Pangolin software that can be programmed to music, projected onto a
screen, building, basketball court, football field, or pretty much
anywhere you would like.
We Will Rock You
by Production Design International
We will rock you which in turn, was based on the Australian
version of the show (the first production outside London).
Elements of the set have been simplified while the lighting has
actually grown more complex.
Show Tech
Two horizontally mounted mirror balls, 21
custom 4 lamp beacons, and a 2.5W green YAG laser.
The YAG is hung downstage centre and is used mostly to create a
cage effect with which Globalsoft traps any rebels. It is
triggered directly from the Wholehog by DMX with a Pangolin system
providing an interface to smooth out some of the cues where the
"cage" has to move.
Opening Night at Lincoln Financial Field
by LSDI
The Opening Night at Lincoln
Financial Field was one of the larger shows
produced by LSDI, and we were responsible for all show elements.
Three
lasers were used; two Lee Laser model 8100 Nd:YAG lasers, each
producing
50 Watts. Up at the top of the stadium was the 3rd laser, a Lee
Laser
LDP-100, projecting images down onto the field.
Since the stadium was directly on the approach path to
Philadelphia
airport, all laser effects were terminated within the venue.
Show Tech
All show elements, laser, pyro, lighting, video, and flame
effects,
operated directly from SMPTE timecode. Each laser system had its
own
Pangolin software and timecode reader. The overall show took three
days to
setup, one evening of show, and one day to strike. A crew of
about 45
people, including 16 programmers, senior technicians, and stage
managers
was needed to make this happen. When the audience was on their
feet
cheering only half way through the show, I knew we had a winner.
Moon
by Laser Design Productions
The N9NE Group's Moon is an exclusive penthouse nightclub with a
view of the Las Vegas Strip and the stars above, as reported in
mondo*dr 17.2. Moon occupies the top floor of the Palm's new
Fantasy Tower, just above Nove Italiano, a cutting edge
restaurant, and the Playboy Club by mirrored glass escalators.
Show Tech
Four custom designed linear actuators enable
vertical positioning of the fiber fed remote scanners. These units
are remotely controlled and allow for the scan designs to be
manipulated vertically.
Wertz wanted a live, hands-on feel for control of the lasers and
effects. Laser Design programmers were able to accommodate this
request using Pangolin's LivePRO and Midi control surfaces.
iPhone remote
control
by
Laseronics
Laseronics are combining the
latest technology to operate laser light shows under the complete
control of an iPhone. Laseronics now operate laser shows with the
most advanced remote control system available -- using Pangolin's
LivePRO and the iPhone.
Laseronics' first commercial application was an outdoor show on a
beach in Florida. The event was an evening dance party event with
Live DJ. A Laserist was out on the dance floor using the iPhone
and running the show. Party-goers noticed the Laserist working
with a "phone", quickly everyone in the surrounding area learned
that the lasers were controlled via the iPhone.
Show Tech
Using Pangolin's LivePRO
and the iPhone, dependable wireless remote control of shows are now
possible. Laseronics worked with Pangolin to work out some of the details
and then created a remote access program for the iPhone. Adding a wireless
network between the laser and the iPhone was the final step. party event with a live DJ. A Laserist was
out on the dance floor using the iPhone and running the show.
Party goers noticed the Laserist working with a phone, quickly everyone in the surrounding area learned that the lasers were
controlled via the iPhone.
K7 Nightclub
by
Indonesia
Located at Jakarta Old Town Area,
K7 Hotel & Executive Club has 2 discotheques. It features a
coliseum with oval floor and balcony booths that can load 3700
persons, majoring house music; and Ibiza Club with under ground
music theme, can hold 1000 persons. 40 Karaoke rooms. Piano Lounge
(80 persons capacity), Garden Terrace (1000 max capacity) for open
air disco and other functions, 34 hotel rooms ,Bar lounge and
Cafe.
Show Tech
Technology
abounds at K7, Jakarta and no more so than in the venue's main
room - Colosseum. Here a mixture of products from Master Audio,
Funktion One, Beyma, Biamp, Behringer, High End Systems, Avolites,
Color Kinetics and Pangolin combine to a stunning effect.
Show Tech
13 projectors were used, all
controlled with Pangolin's LivePRO and the QM2000.NET laser
controller.
Legends of the Night Sky
by
AVI
Perseus and Andromeda is 18
minutes of full-dome fun, while also teaching children and adults
the Greek story about the stars.
Planetarium-goers can use Legends as pre-shows to a traditional star ID
show and lecture. By engaging the audience with a wonderful story
filled with humorous and exciting characters, you are also
engaging their desire to learn about astronomy.
People love Legends. People who have seen it say it is
educational AND entertaining, for adults as well as children. You can be sure your audiences will love Legends as well!
Show Tech
This show was programmed using
Pangolin's LD2000 software, and thus, it can be custom adapted
to any projector to be played on planetariums
along with the regular planetarium program.
Mayday 2007
by
Lasery.info
For the first time Mayday took
place in 1991 in Berlin. This is the best techno party in every
year with the best stars and lasers. 8th Polish edition of Mayday
New Euphoria took place on 10th November in Spodek arena in
Katowice.
During Mayday one of the most
powerful full color lasers in the world was used
Show Tech
60W Kvant RGB! Beside it, on the
main floor there were seven green lasers of 8W each! For the first
time in history, also the stage on ice rink has its own lasers!
There were two lasers Kvant 5W green.
Everything was controlled with 8 Pangolin Pro systems and ChamSys
MagicQ100 console.
TNA Wrestling Pay-Per-View
by
Laser Design Productions
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA)
is an American professional wrestling promotion TNA showcases
Lucha
Libre style Cruiserweight action under the X Division,
while also concentrating on the heavyweight division. TNA is the
first American promotion to use a hexagonal wrestling ring
exclusively as opposed to the more conventional four-sided ring.
For shows taking place in the TNA Impact! Zone, two separate
entrance ramps are used for heels and faces.
Show Tech
One laser is recessed beneath the stage in the center of the upstage area, while the other two are located under the band risers. The system is controlled by a 3-Card Pangolin Laser Control System and there are a total of 60 bounce mirrors over and around the main
stage and B-stage.
In creating a full look, the framing of the scans would be as wide as possible.
Take That
by
ER Productions
Following on from its involvement in last year's Take That tour
(and the Take That-themed theatre musical Never Forget), Le Maitre
is again back on the road with the boys, fielding a wide range of
pyro and special effects manned by events manager Tim Haddon and
technician Danny Terry.
Show Tech
ER supplied two white light full color Arctos Arc 10 10W units
each side of the stage, with two high powered green Omicron 8W
units for the center.
These are all high powered, air cooled YAG lasers and controlled
from a Pangolin system at the side of the stage.
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