Estonia Public Broadcasting invests in Robe
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Robam and his team have been using Robe moving lights since the original workhorse ColorSpot 1200E AT range. More recently they went over to LED, initially with a purchase of LEDWash 300s and now with the latest - 16 x Spiiders and 16 x DL7S Profiles.
Being a state-run organisation, investments go in line with the cap ex spending cycles, and they are also keen to reduce their carbon footprint as much as possible.
The latest Robes were used in Ajujaht (Brain Hunt) a reality show that looks for the best new start up ideas. This was recorded in two studios, the main one where the teams of finalists pitched their proposals live to the judges, and Studio 4 which acted as a green room, Eurovision style!
The lighting for this was specified by the series’ lighting cameraman Raul Priks and director Krista Luts, and the show was produced by Hannela Lippus, with Robam assisting Krista as the vision mixer.
“They are the best,” says Robam of the DL7S Profiles. “The fixture has everything you need for television - lots of power, nice shutters and an excellent zoom”.
The Spiiders are used in many multi-purpose scenarios. “They are really great to look at aesthetically and also generally excellent all-round lights for live television,” he comments, plus the inbuilt Lumen Radio wireless DMX transmitter offers another whole range of control / access possibilities.
The DL7S Profile is ideal for key lighting and they are finding various applications for the Spiiders including talk shows, where they can bring an extra edge to the visual picture.
The Robe fixtures are used across all five active TV studios. Studio 5 is dedicated to news, and the other two for a succession of morning and evening magazine programmes. The two main studios are also rented out on occasions for external events.
(Jim Evans)
