LLANGOLLEN, UK – The venerable and rugged Ford Ranger has been used in virtually every conceivable application since it first appeared in 1983, especially when modified into the more muscular “Ironhide” variety. Now it can add another item to its list of incarnations: DJ Stand. Capitalizing on the growing popularity of this iconic American vehicle […]
NASHVILLE – How do I light this show for video without detracting from the experience of the live audience? There probably isn’t a lighting designer anywhere who hasn’t worked to find a balanced answer to this question. Trading off the needs of one audience for another is sometimes unavoidable. Sometimes – but not always. Chad […]
LOS ANGELES – Solitude…virtually everyone has had to deal with it at some point during the pandemic. The sense of isolation it brings can often weigh heavily on the heart. At the same time, though, it can also serve as a liberating force, freeing the human spirit from many daily concerns, so it can explore […]
In this edition our own Mike Graham teaches us the ropes. We’re not referring to the inner workings of the lighting design world, although Mike can draw on his experience to enlighten us about that topic! Our subject is real ropes – the different kinds you’re likely to encounter and the different knot styles you […]
Simulating natural light on stage doesn’t come naturally. It’s the result of careful planning and the adroit use of front, side, back and top lighting. Mike Graham walks us through the process of creating realistic daytime and nighttime lighting on stage, including sharing tips on using breakup gobos to simulate shadows.
SUNRISE, FL – As LED video wall technology has improved in quality, it’s becoming the new standard for displaying video images – in applications ranging from concerts and productions, to nightclubs and sports arenas — thanks to the superior efficiency, reliability and flexibility it offers compared to traditional projection video. Now CHAUVET Professional is meeting […]
An eye for design, a sense of color, technical skills… all are important to becoming a successful lighting designer, but beyond these hardcore performance attributes, there are also more subtle personality traits that contribute to the making of a good LD. CHAUVET Professional’s own Jim Hutchison takes a look at how things like the ability to listen […]
Whether it’s his work for Eric Clapton or a corporate project for a client like Ferrari, there is an unmistakable flow and balance to Dave Maxwell’s designs. LED video displays are not just added to the LD’s lighting design; they’re woven tightly into its very core, reaching us as one stunningly beautiful visual impression. These […]