Gearhouse Durban provided all the lighting requirements for the South Africa India Film and Television (SAIFTA) Awards on Friday 6 September, held in the coastal city.
Says Ryan Dunbar, lighting designer: “SAIFTA confirmed two days before load-in. This created a lot of pressure regarding prepping the kit and loading the trucks to be at the venue on time. However, the Gearhouse team was up for the challenge and the trucks were loaded the previous night to arrive at the venue on time.’
Dunbar comments that the show is best described as a primary visual experience, with over 120 moving lights, loads of LEDs and hundreds of par cans used.
He mentions: “The stage was going to sparkle with energy. Dream Sets did a wonderful job with the set, each structure included an LED strip light allowing the set to change colour at any given time.
“The lighting rider included 28 Martin Mac Vipers. It was exciting to see all the new Martin Vipers in action. What was greatly impressive was the crisp and clean look these fixtures added to the show. The optics are really amazing, as is the great light output. The Vipers make for amazing shots on camera.’
Dunbar remarks that there were no glitches during the show, which was recorded by the SABC.
He concludes: “Everyone was happy with the end result. The Gearhouse team put in long hours to ensure that the show was a success.’
