Balkan tour bolstered by versatile Chauvet rig
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Accenting the colourful performance was a vivid multi-faceted light show created by Mario Curkovic, using a collection of Chauvet Professional Rogue and Maverick fixtures supplied by Akustika Bahun.
Curkovic had eight Rogue R1 Beam and four Rogue R1 Wash fixtures as well as four Maverick MK2 Washes in his concert lighting package. The Rogue R1 Beam and Rogue R1 Wash fixtures were hung from above stage truss, while the Maverick MK2 were flown from circular trussing suspended above the audience. This allowed Curkovic to create a two-part lighting configuration for Bahun’s performance.
Knowing that Lukas wanted a rich backdrop to the stage to support his performance, Curkovic and his team specified the R1 Wash fixtures to provide excellent colour saturation and wide coverage on stage. “I chose the Rogue R1 wash fixtures to wash the entire stage and band,” said the LD. “What makes this fixture different from similar ones on the market is its wide zoom. This feature enabled me to cover a wide area on stage even with tight headroom restrictions at the venue.”
Curkovic also praised the all round abilities of the R1 Wash, citing in particular its excellent dimming curve. “The R1 Wash is quick, accurate and has an excellent dimming, which allowed me to create some spectacular mood changing looks,” he said. “I’m also a huge fan of the easy-to-use menu and the fixture’s light weight, which saves time and effort when setting up.”
Working in unison with the wash effects were the Rogue R1 Beams, which Curkovic, credits with allowing him create varied and punchy looks, thanks in part to the fixture’s split beam prism.
Hanging from the center of the auditorium from circular truss was a selection of four Maverick MK2 Wash fixtures.
“The MK2 wash is incredibly bright, and was included within the rig because of its long throw. This was necessary for the relatively long distance from the stage,” said Curkovic.
Adorning the circular truss itself were 10 Chauvet DJ Freedom Stick LED fixtures. Thanks to their pixel mappable wireless DMX RGB LED design, Cukovic was able to incorporate the fixtures successfully into the overall design of the set.
“We specified the Freedom Sticks to create an extra bit of eye candy for some atmosphere within the set,” continued Curkovic. “
(Jim Evans)
