"Bob and I spoke about the concert sequence the very first day of production," says Vecchio. "Director Nicholas Stoller expressed to us that he wanted it to look as big and contemporary as any concert out on tour. I knew we needed to call on the services of PRG. They do this day in and day out."
Faris previsualized the concert at PRG's Los Angeles depot so that Yeoman, Vecchio, the producers, director and other designers could see the possibilities before they staged the concert at the Greek Theatre. "We brought in Bryan to design the actual concert and he did a masterful job," noted Vecchio. "It became obvious what PRG's strength and specialty was; it was the complete integration of the video, the visuals, the effects and the lighting. Rather than using multiple subcontractors, we realized that PRG could do it all. That was really the magic that PRG brought to it and made it so successful."
Vecchio particularly liked the PRG Bad Boy spot luminaires. In fact, beyond its versatility as a light, it also worked as a scenic element. "The Bad Boy was amazing because we were able to incorporate it into our stage look," said Vecchio. "It is incredible what we could do with the Bad Boys; they are a powerful tool."
Another key element in the concert sequence was the use of video. PRG provided a Barco NX-6 LED video wall as well as VersaTUBEs. Faris chose the PRG Mbox Extreme v3 media server to manipulate images and create a complete show. "Bryan was really able to react to any suggestions that came from the director or the DP. He could immediately program new looks on the fly," said Vecchio.
(Jim Evans)
