Belgian rental specialists Splendit supplied 24 Nexus Aw 7x7panels, 72 COLORdash Accent Quad fixtures and 48 Nexus Aq 5x5 panels that were used by designer company Never Fear Shadows to create a visually stunning look.
Forming a key central point to the entire gala setting, the Nexus 5x5 panels were fixed above the central boxing ring, where the classic look of the fixtures recreated the look and atmosphere of classic stadium boxing match events.
One of the key aspects of the Nexus to feature in the design were the vibrant colours of the COB LEDs, which reflected and reinforced the underlying sections of the show.
Depending on the camera shots and sections within the show, Never Fear Shadows were able to make the most of the Nexus' different colours: from saturated reds for bold eye candy to brilliant whites, thus giving the show a lot of energy as and when required.
Furthermore, 48 Nexus 7x7 panels were placed strategically around the studio in the separate entrances for the contestants, contributing to the visual atmosphere and overall look of the set.
A further two banks of Nexus fixtures were also placed behind the ring in full view of the camera, where graphics and contestant names could be pixel mapped to create an added sense of depth and genuine boxing occasion, thus combining the best of modern pixel mapping technology and classic looks.
Also playing a key part in Never Fear Shadows' lighting concept were 72 pieces of COLORdash Accent Quad fixtures, which were placed within the silver trussing around the studio to gently illuminate and provide decoration for the trussing.
One of the more subtle highlights of the overall lighting studio design was a selection of VIP tables placed around the boxing ring that were illuminated by 40 Freedom Par Quad-4 RGBA IP fixtures Chauvet DJ. The Freedom Pars were placed under the glass-topped tables to produce an uplighting effect.
(Jim Evans)
