Being used in its traditional role, two RSC Lightlocks working in tandem are providing the needed stability on each of the tour's Syncrolite MX4 fixtures. Suspended from custom point lifts designed and manufactured by Tait Towers, the lights are flown in and out throughout the show.
Once rehearsals began, an unusual application was discovered for this new technology. With moving video walls used throughout the show's set, the tour's production team found a need to stabilize the 12 video columns which move over the stage area. RSC Lightlocks attached to the bottom of the video units provide motion stabilization, allowing the audience to clearly view the images on the screens.
With the decision to add the equipment coming just before rehearsals began, timing was critical. Thanks to many years experience working on tight deadlines, Total Structures was prepared for the challenge, having an extensive inventory of units on hand. This enabled the manufacturing, testing and shipment of 50 units in time for the start of the tour.
(Jim Evans)
