Divadlo Mir Theatre receives Ovation overhaul
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In keeping with Ostrava’s transformative theme, the theatre – a former cinema – recently called upon Ostravská Kulturní S.R.O to upgrade its ageing lighting and audio systems. For fresh visual input, the theatre opted to install eight Chauvet Professional Ovation F-165WW and 12 Ovation F-95WW Ovation ellipsoidal fixtures, supplied by Chauvet Professional distributor, Audiomaster.
“Divadlo Mir’s requirements couldn’t have been clearer: tungsten warmth for classic theatrical looks on a strict budget,” commented Michal Giža, project manager at Ostravská Kulturní and lifelong Ostrava resident. “Thanks to Fresnel emulating LED technology, the Ovation fixtures ticked both performance and budgetary requirements.”
Positioned within the proscenium of the stage for side, cross and top lighting, the Ovation combination made their debut at the theatre in grand fashion recently, illuminating the stage adaptation of Roman Polanski’s 2011 film Bůh Masakru.
The Ovation F-165WW and F-95WW fixtures were specified for their ability to provide a mixture of soft and concentrated wash effect lighting for the stage, with adjustable motorised zoom (with a range from 25° to 76° and 21° to 83° respectively) and a 16-bit dimming curve on both fixtures providing all the tools for a full spectrum of theatrical lighting.
“In considering fixtures for the installation, it was vital to retain the classic dimming curve of the tungsten fixtures,” commented Giža. “The Ovation fixtures provide audiences and actors with the familiarity of the classic tungsten dimming curve.”
In addition to providing the theatre with a toolbox of classic theatre looks, the LED technology of the Ovation fixtures also guarantees a number of practical advantages in terms of maintenance and running costs. “Thanks to the LED light source of the Ovation fixtures, the theatre’s electricity costs will be significantly minimised,“ commented Giža. “What’s more, the reliability of the LED light source will ensure that the theatre will not have to waste time and effort replacing burnt out bulbs in the future.”
(Jim Evans)
