A schematic design was created from basic concept sketches, and LTP operatives attended site during filming to install and program the lighting fixtures used to create the stunning visual effects Using products from Color Kinetics, Terry Reeves, Project Manager for the scheme specified a series of 'C75' fixtures for highlighting the walls and down lighting the 'DJ' area. A row of 'I-Cove' fittings were fixed behind a bulkhead above the seating area to provide a linear, even wash of colour changing light. The culmination of the scheme was to illuminate a commissioned piece of art, located behind the seating area, a 'C200' fitting was used to provide a defined concentration of colour designed to animate the piece of art.
To control the luminaries, LTP fitted a recessed synchronizer, which has eight soft touch buttons, each offering a different 'style' of lighting. These buttons can be easily re-assigned by the customer to achieve a infinite combination of lighting possibilities. Being a party room, the needs were for upbeat tempos and strong colours, changing seamlessly or strobing through various vibrant, primary and secondary colours, reverting to chill out states where soft pastels fading over periods of hours, transforming the room for that 'end of party' feeling.
(Lee Baldock)
