To give the stage the punch one would normally expect from a larger
production, the LD called upon two CHAUVET Professional Rogue R1 Spots
positioned 5 metres in front of the stage for gobo projection on the back of
the cyc. One of the most interesting features of the Rogue R1 Spots were the
gobo effects, which were used to surround the children with depth and
atmosphere on stage. An additional pair of Rogue R1 Beams were positioned
on the front of the stage floor and used to engage the audience.
Dousing the stage itself in a carpet of light, two CHAUVET Professional
Ovation F-95WW Fresnels were positioned on truss 5m in front of the stage
for stage colour wash. The Ovation fixtures worked particularly well for the
cameras that were recording the show, the colours being able to be
reproduced accurately upon playback. Moreover, the soft colour palettes of
the Ovation fixtures brought out the skin tone of the children
magnificently, ensuring all proud parents were able to see their children
during the show.
Also providing accents to pepper the stage with interesting looks were
several CHAUVET DJ fixtures. Among these were two Intimidator Spot 350 LEDs
and two Intimidator Spot 250 LEDs, positioned on the centre truss on stage
for beam effect and crowd interaction.
A collection of four CHAUVET DJ Geyser RGBs were positioned strategically on
the sides of the stage to add to the atmospheric effects in the hall. Two
Geysers served to create a pyro effect, while two worked in conjunction with
CHAUVET DJ's Core 3x3s to produce a crowd blinding effect.
With the budget of the festival kept well within bounds, the looks which
Fanie vd Walt was able to create using its selection of CHAUVET Professional
and CHAUVET DJ fixtures were anything but restrained. Thanks to the
multitude of looks and effects created for the festival, the true stars of
the show - the Truida Kestell Primary School - were kept well and truly in
the limelight.