Greg Shipley, chief programmer, is running the Vector Red. Shipley says: "The console handles things very smoothly," and is "unmatched in processing power". He is driving anywhere from 8 to 16 universes worth of automated and LED fixtures. "There are very few consoles out there that can run a high volume of LED fixtures at 61 channels a piece with ease like the Vectors. I look forward to driving up to 40 universes through the one console on the next Wrestlemania."
Jeff Wilkin, lighting director and assistant programmer, is running the Vector Blue. He runs the conventional lighting for television, as well as 24 strobes. Along with these responsibilities, Jeff has several opportunities to program automated fixtures for pay-per-views. "This console makes it easy for me to navigate through the rig as needed for on-the-fly television purposes," Wilkin says. "And yet I still have all the moving light capabilities I've come to expect in a modern day console."
Both programmers agree that the level of performance and ease of programming make for an effective and satisfying programming experience. Lighting designer for WWE, Jason Robinson, adds: "The Compulite Vectors have the power to run any form of lighting design I create. No longer do I have to worry if the console can keep up with changes in technology. It is a comfort knowing the demands I ask of my programmers can be translated to the console with confidence."
The support from Chris Nathan of ICD and Ohad Ashery of Compulite has been nothing less than excellent. They are there any time of the day ready to give a helping hand. What a delight to have professionals supporting their consoles with such enthusiasm.
(Lee Baldock)
