Dutch performer Frans Bauer recently played seven dates at the Ahoy in Rotterdam, the experimental nature of his stage set matching that of the music produced by the vibes/marimba percussionist. The production called on 81sq.m of 25mm LED screen, supplied by Screenco Holland, to present a graphics display in line with the music. But what was so unusual was that this display was set at an angle of 20°, enabling the orchestra to sit within the screen itself, creating a type of virtual décor environment. Explained Screenco’s Jeroen Jongenelen: "At the front of the stage a further 30 modules of 15mm LED screen were set under a plexi-glass floor, allowing the artists to walk over the screen."This was the first time that a screen had been positioned at an angle of 20° to form a vibrant part of Hub Berkers' imaginative set decor and the overall stage environment. "It was made more exciting by the fact that the orchestra could sit within the screen," remarked Jongenelen. To facilitate the front-stage screen, a special construction was fabricated, allowing the modules to be laid on their back for the artists to walk across.
"This was a highly original application of our products and a major step forward for LED screens," summarised Jongenelen. "It was a taster of what we can expect in the future as LED screens form an intrinsic part of increasingly ambitious stage sets."
