For Marr, an enthusiastic exponent of video and lighting 'convergence', the MiTrix added a new edge and depth to the show as well as providing surfaces for his custom created video clips. These were all sorted on and played back through two layers of the Catalyst.
The account was handled for XL by Jo Beirne and Phil Mercer who comment, "Stevie always comes up with new and refreshing ideas, and it's been great to see Maximo Park's video design evolve. He knows what he wants and is great to work with on all levels."
The MiTrix are arranged in seven rectangular columns of various shapes and dimensions across the stage. Offering 602 x 192 pixels, the MiTrix was relatively high resolution for Marr who used VersaTiles and then VersaTubes respectively on the previous two tours. The clips he has designed and made for this leg of the tour are completely new, although with several stylistic links and references to what has gone before.
Operating both lighting and video via a RoadHog console supplied by lighting contractors Lite Alterative, Marr is impressed with the speed and response time of the MiTrix. He adds that the service he's received from XL Video has been "Excellent as always". XL also supplied Al Wright as video tech, while Lite Alternative supplied Donny MacDonald, and both work with Marr to get the show on each day.
(Jim Evans)
