Top park attraction takes flight with Bandit
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“It was crucial for us to have a first-class lighting programme that not only defined that world but integrated with the dynamic special effects to make it engaging and magical throughout the guest journey,” says Clay McManus, who co-led the endeavour in partnership with Dynamic Attractions.
Bandit Lites was initially approached to install and programme a lighting package that was designed by another firm. Upon closer review, Bandit installation project manager John Jenkinson found opportunities to tailor the design closer to the team’s creative intent in a more cost-effective way and provide better long-term serviceability.
“John quickly identified opportunities in the lighting design and product specifications which would save us money while still achieving the desired results.” explained McManus.
Bandit installed the lighting control system for both the exterior and interior spaces, including the queue line and two pre-show experiences, including a lighting simulation that transports guests via a ‘tram’ to board Wilder’s flying machine. Bandit, working with Kraftwerk AV, integrated the ETC Mosaic based lighting control system with the ride A/V system to create a seamless immersive experience with lighting, audio and video from the queue line through the attraction’s exit.
“We are honoured that The Island and Dynamic Attractions trusted us to help them realize their vision for this world class attraction,” explains Jenkinson. “Their level of dedication to the complete immersive experience and the theming from start to finish was both exciting and refreshing.”
“Bandit was a tremendous team player,” add McManus. “They performed their contracted services to a world-class standard, and beyond that, they were always willing - and more than able - to lend expertise and services in outside areas tangential to their scope and well outside of it.”
