"I had to realize a lighting effect that could be adapted to both programmes, which both required completely different lighting setups," explains Carboni. "The choice of the motorised projectors and the layout of the same was carefully studied before installation, because we were aware that, once installed, they would not be touched again for the whole week, which did not apply to the scenography, which changed each time."
Carboni has been using Clay Paky projectors in his work for many years, and says: "I just had to use the new HPE 1200, both for the extraordinary lighting, and for the wide range of graphic effects that it provides. In particular, some gobos on this projector were wonderfully suited to the scenography of Domenica In, that recalled the floral element which is so typical of the city of Sanremo."
"The Alpha Wash HALO had an important role in Affari Tuoi", Carboni continues. "Unlike for Domenica In, I needed a halogen light to enhance the scenic elements, such as, for example, the many coloured tubs of flowers that encircled the stage. The Alpha Wash Halo was not only able to enhance the colours of the scenery, but it was also used on many occasions on the persons instead of the classical 'white lights'. The use of the colour of the wash, and the spotlight effects, on the other hand were important during breaks and during certain situations in the programme."
The lighting system was completed with 30 CP Color 400 MH to colour the backdrops, and with some Stage Profile Plus SV profile spotlights: Carboni has been using these for four years now, and considers it a product "with unique characteristics, capable of producing extremely interesting and useful effects".
The lighting setup was finalised with the significant collaboration of the controls operator Enrico Cairoli - working on both productions - and very well known in the field for his great passion and professionalism.
Clay Paky lighting is also used on a series of other RAI productions, including L'Eredità , La Domenica Sportiva, Quelli che il Calcio, L'Italia sul due, Amadeus and Alle Falde del Kilimangiaro.
(Lee Baldock)
