Celebrating India with Chauvet Professional
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This year, as India celebrated the 70th anniversary of its independence, Lenasia hosted an array of events to mark the occasion. Among the most moving and colourful was Celebrating India at the township’s Patidar Hall, which featured a performance by the Kashvita Music and Dance Academy. Creating a bright and upbeat background for the spirited performances on stage was a vivid Vikash Maharaj-designed lightshow that featured Chauvet Professional Rogue R2 Spots supplied by JMY Sound and Lighting.
Maharaj arranged six of the 240W moving LED spots across the upstage deck. Drawing on their 16.5-degree beam angle and intense output, he used them to create dynamic aerial effects that energized the Independence Day celebrations and accented key moments in the performance. He also relied on the Rogue’s split color capabilities and dual colour wheels with seven colours to cover the stage and crowd in a rainbow of hues.
“Colour is very important to the overall mood of this event,” said Vishal Nana, president of JMY Sound and Light. “We specified the Rogues because of their ability to create a multitude of colours. Their split colour beam was also a factor. This feature and the Rogue’s gobo capabilities helped Vikash create a wide variety of looks for the program, not only during its dances but during various presentations.”
In addition to lighting the performers and crowd, the Rogues were used to accent the stage backdrop and other scenic elements that reflected Indian art and culture. “They are very versatile fixtures,” said Nana. “When Vikash directed them straight up, they created stunning patterns on the venue ceiling. At other times, he had them shoot out towards both sides of the stage to create a fan effect.”
Being LED fixtures, the Rogues also kept temperatures comfortable on stage for the event’s performers, many of whom were young children. The enthusiasm of these young people bathed in colourful light served as a beautiful reminder to all in attendance, that Mahatma Gandhi’s struggle has indeed made the world a better place.
(Jim Evans)
