Recently, in hopes of continuing their longstanding success, owners Geremy and Dean Lucas decided to update and renovate their establishment, whilst adding a new dynamic visual spice. Designer Sohail e. Najafi of Najafi Design Group, helped them accomplish this goal with a new comprehensive theatrical and effect lighting system that featured approximately 30,000 pixel-mapped LEDs and DMX-controlled flying automation, all supported by Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot LED 350 moving fixtures.
Najafi was initially faced with a couple of significant challenges when asked to enhance the exotic and theatrical environment of the club. "Given the varied programme of the venue, which transitions from an after work bar to posh ultra lounge and finally to a high energy dance club, I required a versatile fixture that was small, economical, and feature-rich. At only 15 inches tall, the Chauvet Intimidator Spot LED 350 worked masterfully."
Thanks to the impressive array of features included within the Spot 350's arsenal, Najafi and his team were able to use the fixture to fulfill several roles. "The solid gobo selection is a great feature for creating beautiful washes of texture during early evening bar and lounge hours," said Najafi.
"Combined with the rotating three-facet prism, which features good overlap orientation, smooth gobo rotation, and a good assortment of colours, the same rig allowed for a whole manner of different looks and dynamic effects during the later nightclub hours. Also very useful was the impressive speed of the fixture and the commendable light output from the frugal 75W LED engine."
Thanks to the Intimidator's varied abilities as a compact atmosphere-shaping moving light, Najafi succeeded in giving Spice Market an extra dynamic twist to its nightly programme. "For the size of the fixture, the output, gobo and colour selection, speed and value are fantastic," concluded Najafi. "The Intimidator truly exceeded all my expectations."
(Jim Evans)
