Supplied by Philips Entertainment's UK distributor Architainment Lighting, Utopium has reported that they've barely seen the luminaires since they were delivered. This, they say, is because the ColorBlazes only come back into the warehouse long enough to be prepped and tested before they're loaded back onto the truck and sent out on the next event.
Sam Garland, production manager for Utopium says the decision to go with the Selecon PLTR2 RGBAW (ColorBlaze) was based on the ratio of power economy to light output along with the fast rigging time. "Primarily we were looking to replace our existing cyclorama lighting options," Garland explains. "The Philips Selecon PLTR2 RGBAW (ColorBlaze) offers massive increase in light output and throw compared to our existing stock. They're also very economical when it comes to power consumption and they can save time by cutting the number required in a rig to do the same job as older fixtures. In addition the 6ft unit length and 'thru' connections means rigging time and cable requirements are considerably reduced."
Commenting on the sale, Architainment Lighting key account manager, Bryan Kelly, said, "Along with the impressive 3500 lumen output, another of the key features of the PLTR2 RGBAW (ColorBlaze) is the ease in which it can be controlled. Compatible with a DMX, Ethernet or Stand Alone Control, the fitting is also controllable in 4-inch increments. I'm thrilled that Utopium have chosen the PLTR2 RGBAW (ColorBlaze) and look forward to seeing the fixtures used in a number of diverse projects nationwide."
So far Utopium says that the most common use for the luminaires has been for up-lighting cycloramas. The broad colour spectrum and throw of the fixture makes them ideal contenders for this application. Lighting designers have been "delighted that they can so closely match their corporate client's brand colours". The ability to split batons into modules is also proving invaluable for generating striking split colour effects.
(Jim Evans)
