Everlast Productions created the rock star-style visual atmosphere for the event, using DMX moving lights from Elation Professional. Twenty-four Design Spot 1400s, 24 Design Wash 1400s, and 12 Design Spot 575s were positioned on stage and at Front of House.
One reason why the Elation lights were chosen was because they could meet the variety of functions required at an event that was part concert, part pep rally and part speaking engagement as, after their flashy entry, the three newest Heat members sat down on stage and addressed the crowd.
"We were going for several goals - a conventional lighting look for even illumination throughout the stage and runway, impactful reaction and some flare," said David McCranie, vice president of Everlast Productions, who served as lighting designer with the help of Fred Lyuber, lighting assistant. The Elation lights, he said, were used to create spotlights, attention, focus and appeal, as well as serve as special effects to complement the scenery, which was also provided by Everlast.
Eric Loader, director of sales for Elation Professional, said, "The output, features and performance of the lights worked perfectly for this momentous event."
(Jim Evans)
