The Flying V Trolley system, controlled by Kinesys Motion Control Systems and Kinesys K2 software, lifts, tracks, and moves any lighting, video, or scenic element.
The Kinesys programmable hoist control system is currently on tour with Jason Aldean, moving six combination lighting/video trusses and two large video screens smoothly on a variety of cued show positions. Video screens for the tour are provided by Moo TV of Nashville.
Atlanta Rigging has used Kinesys for many demanding gigs, including the NHL All-Star Game, tours such as Dave Matthews, Brad Paisley, Enrique Iglesias. The trolley has been used on corporate events such as Wal-Mart shareholders meeting to separate and reconfigure video walls in excess of 30ft high. The video wall, 20 modules high, needed custom engineered flying hardware to support the weight.
"The K2 system's ability to safely control variable speed hoists, winches and trolleys is astonishing," says Dave Gittens, general manager of Atlanta Rigging. "Any scenic, lighting, or video element can be flown or tracked, opening up entirely different show looks for our clients. Atlanta Rigging Systems' technical staff works with K2 so that the client and creative team can see what is possible, work out real-time moves and really get the effect they want."
Gittens adds, "We have moved lighting trusses, made scenic pieces double in size, and turned monster LED walls into entry ways for performers and speakers alike. The real beauty of the K2 software is object positioning. It allows the programmer to select and move objects and not be concerned with the mechanics or safety issues of getting it there."
Parnelli Awards, named after legendary production manager Rick 'Parnelli' O'Brien, are awarded based on voting open to all members of the industry.
(Jim Evans)
