"Basically, I loved the gear so much after seeing it, that I went out and bought it," Conti said. "We’re using the same, purchased set of luminaires and console on the syndicated version of the show as we're using for the primetime version. The 3D programming you can do with the Virtuoso DX console is great, and it's a real time-saver."
It's clear that lighting and other effects greatly enhance the intense moments on the most popular game shows," said Rusty Brutsché, chairman and chief executive officer of Vari-Lite. "The Virtuoso DX console allows lighting designers to intensify the suspense by pre-programming the luminaires to work alongside the host, contestants and sounds of the show. Using this tool on the 'Weakest Link,' the lighting designer can increase the pressure as the number of contestants dwindles and the jackpot grows."
The Weakest Link began in the UK last summer on BBC2. The new, US daytime version of the show is scheduled to air in syndication, beginning in January 2002.
