At the end of September, LM Productions' new 60ft (18m) StratoSphere was used in India for the first time for the Axe Dimension Dome Party. This was an MTV-sponsored dance event, where the StratoSphere was used as an unusual dance venue, with up to 300 people inside at any one time. The show was held at Elephanta Island off the coast of Bombay; with no ambient lighting on the island the StratoSphere was the only light source, and lit up the surrounding area. Inside the sphere was a large stage for the DJs and a dance floor in the middle, three 7k projectors provided 360° video onto the surface of the sphere and a 1.8W YAG laser produced atmospheric beam effects.
In Nigeria in 2003, LM Productions designed the concept for the opening and closing ceremonies of the eighth All African Games. On confirmation of the contract the company was also asked to supply the VIP shows with intelligent lighting, a water curtain with video projection and a 10k sound system. The opening and closing ceremonies consisted of seven lasers including full-colour and YAG laser systems. These lasers produced beams and atmospheric effects with a pre-programmed laser storyboard projected onto the stadium's grounds. In addition to this, during the games company set up 12 lasers to produce a laser beam show around the city of Abuja every night.
(Lee Baldock)
