Blond were originally called in by Stemmburg Television to give the show a 'wow' factor. Noot vir Noot is produced and run by its original team, camera men included, and for Blond it has involved working with Alasdair Richards, who does the generic lighting.
"Every second season (comprising 24 episodes shot over a two week period), we've tried to give them something new," said Christian Ballot of Blond Productions. Ryan Lombard from Blond was assigned LD for the show.
Twelve Bright Q panels have been incorporated to light up the set and ten plasmas screens add visuals. Two Robert Juliet Follow Spots are utilised. For beam work, six Robe 250s are placed on deck close to the band, Die Musiekfabriek (The Music Factory), for movement and beam work. An additional two Robe 250s are positioned on either side of the entrance, where presenter Johan Stemmet walks onto the stage.
A further six 250s are set behind the contestants, creating patterns and colour to the background. Eight MMX fixtures hang on bars above the stage to create extra beam work. "I enjoyed the MMXs," commented Ryan Lombart. "They're pretty mighty lights and I was impressed." Another four MMXs were positioned in front of the band to once again create effects on the set.
(Jim Evans)
