Genetic lights R.LUM.R at Bonnaroo with Elation
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Genetic Productions served as the design firm, crew provider, and gear provider for R.LUM.R's Bonnaroo performance, a setup that included Elation Artiste DaVinci and DARTZ 360 moving heads along with IP65-rated Paladin hybrid lights and ACL Curtain battens.
Genetic has been working with R.LUM.R for about four months now and Bonnaroo was their first live performance with him. “We worked with R.LUM.R and his management team to integrate a new design that utilized custom-built infinity mirrors from R.LUM.R's previous shows,” says Genetic president Andrew Sparks, adding that the week prior to Bonnaroo, they tech'd the show and held rehearsals so that everyone got a solid feel for the additions prior to show day.
Serving as lighting designer on the show was Genetic's Zac Coren, who used Elation DARTZ 360 beam/spot LED moving heads as the focal fixture in the design, placing them between the infinity panels.
Andrew Sparks notes: “They are an awesome compact beam fixture with a low power draw that can find themselves on everything from high-end social events, corporate events, touring VIP programs, and even the main stage. We have been renting them from a trusted rental partner and have had great success with them.” Sparks also shared his plan to add the DARTZ to their inventory for R.LUM.R's fall shows.”
Used for side light and a bit of aerial effects on the show were Artiste DaVinci LED moving heads, Elation’s energy-efficient CMY and graphics spot with 300W LED engine, motorized zoom and 13,000 lumens of power. “At Genetic, we do a wide range of events so we needed a fixture that could hold its own in all of those areas, as well as not break the bank,” states Sparks, who cites versatility and brightness as reasons for deciding to invest in the Artiste DaVinci.
The likewise versatile ACL Curtain RGBW battens were used on the R.LUM.R performance for foot light from the front and the side while Paladin strobe/blinder/wash lights sat on the drum and keyboard risers and acted as a strobe and back light.
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