Lighting for the events was designed by Carlos Silva and Pedro Leston, from the live show and event design practice, A Fundição, based in Lisbon, Portugal, and it was they who specified the 160 Robes, which were supplied along with other lighting equipment by Angolan based rental company, Puromix.
A Fundição is well known for its innovative and imaginative approach to design and communication at live events, utilising a variety of visual mediums including lighting, and they have also worked before on several occasions with Puromix. The themes for both shows focussed on the significant cultural and political events in Angola's recent history, and its vision for the future.
The 94 Robe ColorSpot 2500E ATs and 60 ColorWash 2500E ATs were a core element of the visuals, and were positioned on the stadium roof and around the perimeter of the field of play.
Big, bold, bright, colourful looks and scenes were produced with the Robes in a spectacular fast-paced, entertaining and articulate show which was broadcast worldwide.
The lighting was programmed and operated by Carlos Silva using an MA Lighting grandMA2 light console.
(Jim Evans)
