The exhibition was part of a showcase for the leaders and ministers from 21 APEC economies, displaying the best that Sydney has to offer. The APEC summit involved a series of meetings focused on the discussion of economic, trade, security and environmental topics.
Produced and designed by Mark Hammer of Hammer Lighting, in conjunction with Simon Crow of Chameleon Touring, the sailing display was part of the formal finale event hosted at the Sydney Opera House.
Each of the yachts involved had their sails illuminated by two SGM Palco 5 RGB LEDs with onboard W-DMX receivers, on either side of their sails. The effects included colour changing, rainbow effects, chases and the ability to light up each side differently. The LEDs were powered only by petrol generators.
DMX control was provided by Wireless Solution's W-DMX system. The entire fleet was controlled by one W-DMX transmitter that was fitted with an outdoor aerial and signal booster. This configuration was designed to transmit to the W-DMX receivers within a half-mile radius. At one stage the control boat containing Mark Hammer, a Grand MA console, and the W-DMX transmitter was located under the Harbour Bridge, while controlling the yachts in White Bay. According to Hammer, even over this distance, the W-DMX "worked effortlessly and never skipped a beat."
The W-DMX system and the SGM Palco 5s were provided by Australian distributor, ULA.
(Jim Evans)
