Lazar Josanov, marketing manager at Studio Berar, says, "B92 was looking to update and augment their lighting, dimming and control. We delivered 81 channels of SmartPack rack mount units, as they wanted compact, low cost, powerful dimming.
"We recommended a SmartFade and SmartFade ML control desk, because the studio had a limited budget with no need for the extra functionality which comes with Congo or Eos line desks. And they also took delivery of 12 ETC Source Four PARNel and six Source Four Zoom 15-30º beam angle luminaires to complement their existing rig. The equipment will be used across a variety of different shows, but for now, mostly on the weekday quiz show Sve po spisku (All the Others).
"Our team at Studio Berar has an excellent working relationship with ETC, which proved important for B92. They wanted to be sure they have a reliable supplier that would provide full support and service both during and after the warranty period."
Drako Plavi?, B92's director of photography, adds, "I've used ETC Source Four luminaires on various projects in the past, so I knew the studio look would be much improved. By installing new equipment, I finally had a chance to get accessories which I'd not used before, including top hat, half hat and drop-in iris, all of which are very important in TV production.
"I was really impressed with the variable focus PARnel 750W fixtures, which are perfect for background lighting, back lighting and effect light. And ETC's Source Four PARnels don't suffer from the problems I've seen on other PARs, where gels can overheat or burn. Variable focus and additional wings further enhance my creativity and speed - it's truly an excellent tool for me as a TV production light designer.
"This is the first time I've used a SmartFade control desk, and it's really easy to work with. It's more than adequate for what I want to do, which is control a relatively small, mostly conventional, rig."
(Jim Evans)
