The mixed martial arts tournament was staged in 3 Arena, Dublin, and broadcast live on Spike (UK) Channel 5 in the UK and Ireland, ESPN 3 in the US plus numerous others worldwide as well as streamed live via main sponsor Lonsdale's Facebook.
The Just Lite team, led by John McGuinness and working closely with LD Andrew Harris had to light the action for camera as well as the charged large live audience packed into 3 Arena, which they did with the help of over 70 Robe moving lights - a combination of BMFL Spots, Pointes, ColorWash 1200E ATs and LEDBeam 100s.
The lighting design for this BAMMA event was developed by John and Andrew - the lighting operator for the last 3 BAMMAs in which Just Light has been involved - based on an octagonal shaped truss flown above the fight ring which enabled them to fully optimise the required light for that crucial area.
All 11 BMFLs were placed around the screen 'behind' the fight ring and on the floor beneath it and used to blast the audience with massively bright beams and gobo breakup looks.
The 24 Pointes were placed on all edges of the octagonal truss and above the screen and were also used for gobo washes and beam effects into camera and audience. The small size and huge versatility of the fixture made them an easy choice!
The ColorWash 1200E ATs were used on one of the previous BAMMA shows and worked extremely well. LEDWash 600s have also been used for washing the ring, depending on availability and Just Lite's busy schedule. On this occasion, and with the company having a large stock of these veteran Robe workhorses, the ColorWash 1200E ATs were used for this one and are still a personal favourite of Andrew's.
The little LEDBeam 100s were rigged on the walk-down steps used by the fighters to enter the ring. Their small tight piercing beams were great for visual eye-candy.
Andrew supplied his own Compulite Vector control console to run the lighting, and operated the show from side stage, with one of Just Lite's Sapphire Touch's as a backup and technical console.
(Jim Evans)
