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Photo Gallery - Custom Systems & Installs
eBay Main Street Building
In less than a year this dirt lot was transformed
into a state-of-the-art meeting space. We provided all theatrical lighting (plus some architectural),
building architectural lighting control, and integrated our system with the building AMX system.
eBay Main Street Building - Stage View
View from the corner of the stage.
Our lighting package included 20x S4LED Series 2 Lustr (Stage/Specials), and
32x Desire D60 Studio HD.
Hidden around the building is a total of 10x One-Port Gateways which distribute the DMX and offer multiple DMX insert points. For the more savvy user, several RJ45 jacks provide direct sACN/RDM access.
Hidden around the building is a total of 10x One-Port Gateways which distribute the DMX and offer multiple DMX insert points. For the more savvy user, several RJ45 jacks provide direct sACN/RDM access.
eBay Main Street Building - Square Truss
Four of these square trusses were installed over the main floor. The 8x D60 Studio HD
fixtures act as architectural lights, while the 3x S4LED Series2 Lustr fixtures are for stage use.
Since the D60 house lights are full color mixing, eBay has different color-temperature presets for day/night use, and can even change fixture colors during an event.
Since the D60 house lights are full color mixing, eBay has different color-temperature presets for day/night use, and can even change fixture colors during an event.
eBay Main Street Building - Balcony
View of lighting system from the balcony. In addition to the fixtures we also supplied 350' of truss,
divided into 4x square shapes, and a long straight section over the stage.
eBay Main Street Building - Paradigm Touchscreen
A sampling of the screens which allows eBay's in-house tech team to handle the lighting for most of their events.
More than a dozen insert points allow this PoE touchscreen to be controlled from
almost anywhere in the building with a 25' cable.
Lights can be individually controlled, and authorized users with a passcode can record presets.
Lights can be individually controlled, and authorized users with a passcode can record presets.
SF Tech - Stage
In space-constricted San Francisco this company opted for a multi-purpose dining/meeting room.
With multiple offices, they video-conference meetings and needed a lighting package to match their top-level
broadcast gear.
Musson installed rigging points, hung the truss, installed the fixtures, and tied everything to a Mosaic Show Control system. We also provided end-user training on their new lighting system and were on-hand for the first few events to answer any last-minute questions.
Musson installed rigging points, hung the truss, installed the fixtures, and tied everything to a Mosaic Show Control system. We also provided end-user training on their new lighting system and were on-hand for the first few events to answer any last-minute questions.
SF Tech - Truss
View showing most of the lighting package we provided. Fixtures include
12x S4LED Studio HD, 8x Desire D60 Daylight, and 2x MAC Viper Profile moving heads.
We also supplied an Ion control console and Mosaic show control system.
Santa Clara Auditorium - Control Console
ETC Ion console with 2x20 Fader Wing
and one of the custom Magic Sheets we programmed. The architectural lighting
touchscreen is also barely visible on the left.
Santa Clara Auditorium - Center Truss
Main lighting truss for an auditorium in Santa Clara, consists almost entirely of LEDs,
the only exception are four 750w Source Four fixtures.
Truss includes 14x S4LED, 8x Q-Spot 360, 8x Pancake RGB, 8x Dazer RGB, and 4x COLORado 2 Zoom.
Truss includes 14x S4LED, 8x Q-Spot 360, 8x Pancake RGB, 8x Dazer RGB, and 4x COLORado 2 Zoom.
Santa Clara Auditorium - Blue
In addition to the lighting we also overhauled the stage drapery and rigging.
The stage and screen are being lit with only S4LED Studio HD fixtures.
Santa Clara Auditorium - Red
Another view of the lighting and drapery we supplied for an auditorium in Santa Clara.
San Jose Shark Tank (aka SAP Center)
We've supplied the Shark Tank with rigging and followspot expertise for decades, recently we've also provide assistance with their architectual LED programming. In addition to the 3kW Gladiator followspots shown here, we also service the rigging which raises and lowers the famous Shark Head that players skate out of.
Presidio TV Studio - Green Screen
This studio is located at the Presidio in San Francisco.
We supplied the LED lighting system, drapery/track, and strut lighting grid.
Control is provided by a Cognito console (with full color temperature/tint control). A Preset 10 button station serves as an alternate one-click control option.
Control is provided by a Cognito console (with full color temperature/tint control). A Preset 10 button station serves as an alternate one-click control option.
Presidio TV Studio - Cameras
The windows in this studio are clear (no tint); however the ARRI L7-DT LED Fresnels are able to keep the talent brightly lit with little heat. Variable color temperature and tint control keeps the set lit correctly no matter if it's a sunny day, or one of the foggy ones.
Presidio TV Studio - Close-up
A more direct view of the Presidio with the dual zone three-point lighting setup.
The 4' x 4' ceiling strut grid and DMX distribution allows repositioning of the lights for set changes.
One Market - Custom Banner Rigging
We don't just work in theatres!
One of our frequent customers contacted us about a unique rigging project they needed a solution for,
specifically hanging 100' high white banners in the open atrium of a skyscraper in downtown San Francisco.
One Market - Vertical Banners
The challenging part of this job was the lack of access to the ceiling,
in order to install the rigging and banners we had to install an 8-story temporary scaffolding.
Then once the scaffolding was removed special rigging was required in order to unroll the banners (the scaffolding blocked their deployment).
Netflix - Auditorium
Partial panorama showing one of the most beautiful rooms we've had the pleasure of working in.
The walls and ceiling edges are an intricate, yet simple design of wooden slats.
Netflix - Fixtures
Close-up of the stage lighting fixtures installed in Netflix's auditorium.
These incandescent fixtures have since been replaced with the Source Four LED version to reduce both heat and energy usage.
Netflix - House Lights
One of the most intricate parts of the lighting for this job was not the stage lighting,
but the LED house light system. We used ETC's ArcSystem, which not only provides superior dimming,
but has individual control of every single house light.
NASA Ames Auditorium
View from the back of the house looking towards the stage.
The spill on the projection screen is not from the new stage lights, but from the existing house lights,
which will be redesigned and replaced as soon as budget is approved.
The new lighting system includes 6x S4LED Studio HD, 2x S4LED s2 Lustr, and 6x D60 Studio HD.
The new lighting system includes 6x S4LED Studio HD, 2x S4LED s2 Lustr, and 6x D60 Studio HD.
NASA Ames Auditorium - Touchscreen
View of the primary lighting system touchscreen in the control booth.
Before this LED upgrade, NASA was using a 30+ year old light system for their press conferences here.
NASA Ames Auditorium - Stage View
View from the stage area looking towards the audience.
The new lighting system is entirely LED and includes 6x S4LED Studio HD,
2x S4LED s2 Lustr, and 6x D60 Studio HD.
NASA Ames Auditorium - Fixtures
Close-up of a few of the fixtures we installed for NASA.
The new lighting system is entirely LED and includes 6x S4LED Studio HD,
2x S4LED s2 Lustr, and 6x D60 Studio HD.
eBay Main Street Building
In less than a year this dirt lot was transformed
into a state-of-the-art meeting space. We provided all theatrical lighting (plus some architectural),
building architectural lighting control, and integrated our system with the building AMX system.
eBay Main Street Building - Stage View
View from the corner of the stage.
Our lighting package included 20x S4LED Series 2 Lustr (Stage/Specials), and
32x Desire D60 Studio HD.
Hidden around the building is a total of 10x One-Port Gateways which distribute the DMX and offer multiple DMX insert points. For the more savvy user, several RJ45 jacks provide direct sACN/RDM access.
Hidden around the building is a total of 10x One-Port Gateways which distribute the DMX and offer multiple DMX insert points. For the more savvy user, several RJ45 jacks provide direct sACN/RDM access.
eBay Main Street Building - Square Truss
Four of these square trusses were installed over the main floor. The 8x D60 Studio HD
fixtures act as architectural lights, while the 3x S4LED Series2 Lustr fixtures are for stage use.
Since the D60 house lights are full color mixing, eBay has different color-temperature presets for day/night use, and can even change fixture colors during an event.
Since the D60 house lights are full color mixing, eBay has different color-temperature presets for day/night use, and can even change fixture colors during an event.
eBay Main Street Building - Paradigm Touchscreen
A sampling of the screens which allows eBay's in-house tech team to handle the lighting for most of their events.
More than a dozen insert points allow this PoE touchscreen to be controlled from
almost anywhere in the building with a 25' cable.
Lights can be individually controlled, and authorized users with a passcode can record presets.
Lights can be individually controlled, and authorized users with a passcode can record presets.
SF Tech - Stage
In space-constricted San Francisco this company opted for a multi-purpose dining/meeting room.
With multiple offices, they video-conference meetings and needed a lighting package to match their top-level
broadcast gear.
Musson installed rigging points, hung the truss, installed the fixtures, and tied everything to a Mosaic Show Control system. We also provided end-user training on their new lighting system and were on-hand for the first few events to answer any last-minute questions.
Musson installed rigging points, hung the truss, installed the fixtures, and tied everything to a Mosaic Show Control system. We also provided end-user training on their new lighting system and were on-hand for the first few events to answer any last-minute questions.
SF Tech - Truss
View showing most of the lighting package we provided. Fixtures include
12x S4LED Studio HD, 8x Desire D60 Daylight, and 2x MAC Viper Profile moving heads.
We also supplied an Ion control console and Mosaic show control system.
Happy Hollow Puppet Theatre
View of the Puppet Theatre in action with a full house of visitors!
Their lighting system includes 2x Desire D40XT Lustr, 2x budget RGB LEDs, and 6x Paletta 11" (cyc).
Their lighting system includes 2x Desire D40XT Lustr, 2x budget RGB LEDs, and 6x Paletta 11" (cyc).
Happy Hollow Puppet Theatre - Classic Selador LEDs
View of the cyc lighting we installed at the Puppet Theatre.
A total of 6x Paletta 11" fixtures provide an even wash for the range of backgrounds used.
Happy Hollow Puppet Theatre - New D40XT's
Close-up of the two new Desire D40XT Lustr fixtures we installed to replace the aging Elation standard RGB ones.
Happy Hollow Puppet Theatre - The x7 Difference
This picture shows why ETC's x7 LED fixtures are worth the extra cost.
The two inside fixtures are budget LEDs fixtures using a standard RGB color mix.
The two outside fixtures are Desire D40XT Lustr fixtures which reveal the true color of the main drape.
Santa Clara Auditorium - Control Console
ETC Ion console with 2x20 Fader Wing
and one of the custom Magic Sheets we programmed. The architectural lighting
touchscreen is also barely visible on the left.
Santa Clara Auditorium - Center Truss
Main lighting truss for an auditorium in Santa Clara, consists almost entirely of LEDs,
the only exception are four 750w Source Four fixtures.
Truss includes 14x S4LED, 8x Q-Spot 360, 8x Pancake RGB, 8x Dazer RGB, and 4x COLORado 2 Zoom.
Truss includes 14x S4LED, 8x Q-Spot 360, 8x Pancake RGB, 8x Dazer RGB, and 4x COLORado 2 Zoom.
Santa Clara Auditorium - Blue
In addition to the lighting we also overhauled the stage drapery and rigging.
The stage and screen are being lit with only S4LED Studio HD fixtures.
Stanford Bing Concert Hall - LED Color Wash
A small part of the beautiful Bing Concert Hall at Stanford University.
Musson provided theatrical lighting and architectural lighting control.
This wall is lit by D40 Vivid's, and is just a part of the lighting package.
An ETC Eos console provides control during performances. Day-to-day operation is controlled by an extensive architectural network with building sensors, timed events, and local control override.
An ETC Eos console provides control during performances. Day-to-day operation is controlled by an extensive architectural network with building sensors, timed events, and local control override.
LED Stage Package - Front
Stage view showing most of the LED fixtures we installed.
The total fixture package included 56x D60 Vivid's, 26x D40 Tungsten's,
and 12x S4LED's.
Control is provided by either the architectural control system (touchscreens and button stations), or the Gio console.
Control is provided by either the architectural control system (touchscreens and button stations), or the Gio console.
Small Room - Lush Purple Wash
There's a reason ETC's x7 LED fixtures are industry standard,
just try getting this lush shade of purple from one of the competing RGB fixtures.
This small campus room is available to student groups for various activities ranging from dance recitals to theatrical productions.
This small campus room is available to student groups for various activities ranging from dance recitals to theatrical productions.
Small Room - White Wash
They may not have a dedicated white LED, but ETC x7 fixtures still produce a beautiful white light
(shown here accented with a rose tint from the back and down lights).
This lighting system consists of 6x D40 Lustr's (front light) and 7x D40 Vivid's (back/down light). Control is provided by an Element console.
This lighting system consists of 6x D40 Lustr's (front light) and 7x D40 Vivid's (back/down light). Control is provided by an Element console.
Small Room - Beam Detail
One of the strict requirements for this venue was matching the new equipment to the existing color scheme.
In addition to the white fixtures and cabling, we tracked down a specific shade of brown
that blended the light pipes to the existing wood stain.
Small Room - Color Wash
Individual addressing of the fixtures allow for color chase washes such as this.
The Element console can create an almost endless combination of colors.
Presidio TV Studio - Green Screen
This studio is located at the Presidio in San Francisco.
We supplied the LED lighting system, drapery/track, and strut lighting grid.
Control is provided by a Cognito console (with full color temperature/tint control). A Preset 10 button station serves as an alternate one-click control option.
Control is provided by a Cognito console (with full color temperature/tint control). A Preset 10 button station serves as an alternate one-click control option.
Presidio TV Studio - Close-up
A more direct view of the Presidio with the dual zone three-point lighting setup.
The 4' x 4' ceiling strut grid and DMX distribution allows repositioning of the lights for set changes.
NASA Ames Auditorium
View from the back of the house looking towards the stage.
The spill on the projection screen is not from the new stage lights, but from the existing house lights,
which will be redesigned and replaced as soon as budget is approved.
The new lighting system includes 6x S4LED Studio HD, 2x S4LED s2 Lustr, and 6x D60 Studio HD.
The new lighting system includes 6x S4LED Studio HD, 2x S4LED s2 Lustr, and 6x D60 Studio HD.
NASA Ames Auditorium - Touchscreen
View of the primary lighting system touchscreen in the control booth.
Before this LED upgrade, NASA was using a 30+ year old light system for their press conferences here.
NASA Ames Auditorium - Fixtures
Close-up of a few of the fixtures we installed for NASA.
The new lighting system is entirely LED and includes 6x S4LED Studio HD,
2x S4LED s2 Lustr, and 6x D60 Studio HD.
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian - Stage Wash
As part of a seismic upgrade, the church decided to update their aging lighting system.
While a few tungsten fixtures are still in use, the church added 28x Source Four LED s2 Tungsten,
and 12x D60 Studio HD fixtures.
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian - Beams
Showing 2 of the 4 primary LED lighting battens. The initial plans called for tungsten lights and movable
battens. However we suggested switching to LEDs would eliminate the need for movable battens,
and allow for color-changing stage washes.
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian - Purple Stage Wash
The Source Four LED s2 Tungsten doesn't have the color range of the Lustr version,
but it can still saturate a stage with color when needed, as this photo shows.
LOPC choose the Tungsten version since 90% of their events are white light,
and the extra output over the Lustr was desired.
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian - Amber Stage Wash
Showing the opposite end of the usable color range the
Source Four LED s2 Tungsten is capable of.
The Tungsten version isn't intended for full-color mixing,
but provides a limited gamut when your main use is white light.
Canyon Creek Presbyterian - LEDs Only
Stage being lit by LED power only. 5x ColorSource Spot provide the front light,
5x D40 Vivid fixtures are for backlight, and
2x ColorSource PAR provide accent uplighting on walls.
Canyon Creek Presbyterian - Element Control Console
View from the tech booth lighting position. We supplied both the Element console,
and on-site programming services to create the magic sheet on the left screen. Both monitors are touchscreens and allow weekly volunteers to easily change colors with no command line experience.
Centerville Presbyterian - Fremont
This was our first all LED install (Fall 2012) and features an impressive list of ETC gear.
Control is provided by either a DMX console or the Paradigm architectural system.
The main stage area is lit with a combination of 12x S4LED's and 4x D40 Lustr's. The choir and back wall have 14x D40 Vivid and 2x Vivid-R 42" fixtures, 2x D40 Lustr fixtures provide the cross highlight.
The main stage area is lit with a combination of 12x S4LED's and 4x D40 Lustr's. The choir and back wall have 14x D40 Vivid and 2x Vivid-R 42" fixtures, 2x D40 Lustr fixtures provide the cross highlight.
Centerville Presbyterian - Pink Wash
To be clear this isn't one of Centerville's normal lighting presets.
During one of our training sessions their tech crew started brainstorming about ways to use the new LEDs.
One of the results was this pre-service wash, created for both Valentine's Day and Breast Cancer awareness month.
One of the results was this pre-service wash, created for both Valentine's Day and Breast Cancer awareness month.
Three Stages at Folsom Lake College - Stage Two (City Studio Theater)
This black box theater seats up to 200 people and is part of the Harris Center at Folsom Lake College.
We provided the conventional fixture and accessory package for both this space and Stage One.
Three Stages at Folsom Lake College - Stage One
This is the featured venue at the Three Stages complex and can seat up to 850 people.
The theatrical lighting package was supplied by Musson, along with lighting for the Stage Two Black Box Theater.
Mills High School - Theater
Part of a major renovation at several San Mateo UHSD campuses, this theater can seat up to 780.
We provided lighting and drapery services for all the district's theaters.
Sacred Heart Academy
In addition to the more traditional theater spaces, we've also supplied lighting expertise
for a range of school auditoriums and lecture halls.
This installation included theatrical lighting to keep the stage area brightly lit with the full height windows.
This installation included theatrical lighting to keep the stage area brightly lit with the full height windows.
LED Stage Package - Gio Magic Sheet
Gio control console showing one of the Magic Sheets we created.
With the exception of a couple dozen FoH traditional Source Four fixtures,
the entire lighting system consists of LEDs.
The system is RDM compatible, and we used RDM to program and configure every LED fixture.
The system is RDM compatible, and we used RDM to program and configure every LED fixture.
LED Stage Package - Front
Stage view showing most of the LED fixtures we installed.
The total fixture package included 56x D60 Vivid's, 26x D40 Tungsten's,
and 12x S4LED's.
Control is provided by either the architectural control system (touchscreens and button stations), or the Gio console.
Control is provided by either the architectural control system (touchscreens and button stations), or the Gio console.
LED Stage Package - Angled
A better view of the first electric and S4LED side lights.
DMX is distributed via Net3 to Gateways strategically located around the auditorium.
While this venue is primarily used during the day for lectures, it also gets rented out to various student groups for performances.
While this venue is primarily used during the day for lectures, it also gets rented out to various student groups for performances.
Small Room - Lush Purple Wash
There's a reason ETC's x7 LED fixtures are industry standard,
just try getting this lush shade of purple from one of the competing RGB fixtures.
This small campus room is available to student groups for various activities ranging from dance recitals to theatrical productions.
This small campus room is available to student groups for various activities ranging from dance recitals to theatrical productions.
Small Room - White Wash
They may not have a dedicated white LED, but ETC x7 fixtures still produce a beautiful white light
(shown here accented with a rose tint from the back and down lights).
This lighting system consists of 6x D40 Lustr's (front light) and 7x D40 Vivid's (back/down light). Control is provided by an Element console.
This lighting system consists of 6x D40 Lustr's (front light) and 7x D40 Vivid's (back/down light). Control is provided by an Element console.
Small Room - Beam Detail
One of the strict requirements for this venue was matching the new equipment to the existing color scheme.
In addition to the white fixtures and cabling, we tracked down a specific shade of brown
that blended the light pipes to the existing wood stain.
Small Room - Pipe Detail
Another close-up showing the amount of detail work we put into matching the existing color scheme.
Cabling was also a major concern and while we can't make the fixtures wireless, we did everything possible to hide cables from view.
Cabling was also a major concern and while we can't make the fixtures wireless, we did everything possible to hide cables from view.
Small Room - Color Wash
Individual addressing of the fixtures allow for color chase washes such as this.
The Element console can create an almost endless combination of colors.
Business Auditorium - Movers
The initial lighting package for this venue included the row of Source Four Revolution fixtures
pictured here. After a couple of years, this university's Graduate School of Business ran
some numbers and made the switch to an all LED system.
We haven't snapped a picture of the new system yet, but supplied the lighting and programming for it.
We haven't snapped a picture of the new system yet, but supplied the lighting and programming for it.
Silver Creek High School - Raider Hall
View from the stage at Silver Creek High School.
In addition to the lighting we also provided drapery and rigging solutions.
Along with normal construction documents we created the stage lighting plot and associated paperwork, including custom Magic Sheets for their Element console.
Along with normal construction documents we created the stage lighting plot and associated paperwork, including custom Magic Sheets for their Element console.
Silver Creek High School - Rigging
View of the "dead-hung" rigging solution provided at Silver Creek.
This type of system is ideal for venues on a budget.
Just under 30 pipe battens are suspended from the ceiling via rated chain, while vertical up/down movement is not possible, track hardware allows drapery to move horizontally.
Just under 30 pipe battens are suspended from the ceiling via rated chain, while vertical up/down movement is not possible, track hardware allows drapery to move horizontally.
Silver Creek High School - Dimming
The dimming system at Silver Creek consists of several dozen ETC SmartBar dimmers distributed
evenly throughout the venue. An economical alternative to having a single dimmer rack located offstage,
this setup reduces electrical installation costs by putting the dimmers where the fixtures are.
Cubberley Theatre - Palo Alto
Control booth at Palo Alto's Cubberley Community Theatre.
It's possible to adjust both the sound and lighting systems from this single location.
In addition to the lighting and sound consoles, Musson installed a new dimmer rack backstage.
In addition to the lighting and sound consoles, Musson installed a new dimmer rack backstage.
Three Stages at Folsom Lake College - Stage One
This is the featured venue at the Three Stages complex and can seat up to 850 people.
The theatrical lighting package was supplied by Musson, along with lighting for the
Stage Two Black Box Theater.
Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center
This 492 seat theatre not only has a cutting edge design, but equipment to match it.
We supplied complete lighting, drapery, and rigging packages for this space along with
a top of the line surround sound system.
Our custom fabrication shop also supplied the custom red hardwall that surrounds the main curtain.
Our custom fabrication shop also supplied the custom red hardwall that surrounds the main curtain.
Herbst Theatre - Main Drape
As part of a major renovation project,
Musson was selected to replace the historic main drape and valance at the Herbst Theatre,
part of the War Memorial PAC in San Francisco.
This was no standard drape and had many custom requirements, including gold frills on the edges and a specific swooping design for the valance.
This was no standard drape and had many custom requirements, including gold frills on the edges and a specific swooping design for the valance.
Mills High School - Theater
Part of a major renovation at several San Mateo UHSD campuses, this theater can seat up to 780.
We provided lighting and drapery services for all the district's theaters.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival - Bowmer Theatre
We've supplied OSF with more gear than we can remember.
One of the recent purchases were two Robert Juliat Lucy 1.2kW followspots,
shown here shortly after delivery to the 601 seat Bowmer theatre.
San Mateo Performing Arts Center
Part of the same renovation as the Mills HS Theater, this PAC can seat 1,540.
We supplied complete drapery and lighting services for this space and the district's other theater.
We supplied complete drapery and lighting services for this space and the district's other theater.
Stanford Bing Concert Hall - LED Color Wash
A small part of the beautiful Bing Concert Hall at Stanford University.
Musson provided theatrical lighting and architectural lighting control.
This wall is lit by D40 Vivid's, and is just a part of the lighting package.
An ETC Eos console provides control during performances. Day-to-day operation is controlled by an extensive architectural network with building sensors, timed events, and local control override.
An ETC Eos console provides control during performances. Day-to-day operation is controlled by an extensive architectural network with building sensors, timed events, and local control override.
Stanford Bing Concert Hall - Lighting Network
One of the network racks we installed at Bing Concert Hall.
All these cables are for the Net3 lighting network,
completely separate from the buildings regular computer network.
This network sends DMX to gateways and integrates the various sensors, touchscreens, and button stations. Musson was responsible for programming and integrating all the architectural lighting control.
This network sends DMX to gateways and integrates the various sensors, touchscreens, and button stations. Musson was responsible for programming and integrating all the architectural lighting control.
Stanford Bing Concert Hall - Panorama
Panorama of the almost complete Bing Concert Hall.
The lighting system we installed isn't just the theatrical lighting you see here,
but incorporates smart building sensors and controls almost all the architectural lighting.
Stanford Bing Concert Hall - Performance
Artist's rendition of Bing Concert Hall during a concert.
LED Stage Package - Gio Magic Sheet
Gio control console showing one of the Magic Sheets we created.
With the exception of a couple dozen FoH traditional Source Four fixtures,
the entire lighting system consists of LEDs.
The system is RDM compatible, and we used RDM to program and configure every LED fixture.
The system is RDM compatible, and we used RDM to program and configure every LED fixture.
LED Stage Package - Front
Stage view showing most of the LED fixtures we installed.
The total fixture package included 56x D60 Vivid's, 26x D40 Tungsten's,
and 12x S4LED's.
Control is provided by either the architectural control system (touchscreens and button stations), or the Gio console.
Control is provided by either the architectural control system (touchscreens and button stations), or the Gio console.
LED Stage Package - Angled
A better view of the first electric and S4LED side lights.
DMX is distributed via Net3 to Gateways strategically located around the auditorium.
While this venue is primarily used during the day for lectures, it also gets rented out to various student groups for performances.
While this venue is primarily used during the day for lectures, it also gets rented out to various student groups for performances.
Silver Creek High School - Raider Hall
View from the stage at Silver Creek High School.
In addition to the lighting we also provided drapery and rigging solutions.
Along with normal construction documents we created the stage lighting plot and associated paperwork, including custom Magic Sheets for their Element console.
Along with normal construction documents we created the stage lighting plot and associated paperwork, including custom Magic Sheets for their Element console.
Silver Creek High School - Rigging
View of the "dead-hung" rigging solution provided at Silver Creek.
This type of system is ideal for venues on a budget.
Just under 30 pipe battens are suspended from the ceiling via rated chain, while vertical up/down movement is not possible, track hardware allows drapery to move horizontally.
Just under 30 pipe battens are suspended from the ceiling via rated chain, while vertical up/down movement is not possible, track hardware allows drapery to move horizontally.
Silver Creek High School - Dimming
The dimming system at Silver Creek consists of several dozen ETC SmartBar dimmers distributed evenly
throughout the venue. An economical alternative to having a single dimmer rack located offstage,
this setup reduces electrical installation costs by putting the dimmers where the fixtures are.
Sunnyvale Theatre - LED Demo
Persian dance solo by Farima Berenji, taken during an ETC presentation featuring the benefits of LEDs.
For more information and pictures, click the Site Demos button below.
For more information and pictures, click the Site Demos button below.
Sunnyvale Theatre - LED Demo
Rock finale by the local band This is Embarrassing,
taken during an ETC presentation featuring the benefits of LEDs.
For more information and pictures, click the Site Demos button below.
For more information and pictures, click the Site Demos button below.
Sunnyvale Theatre - LED Demo
Bows for the performers who helped demonstrate the wide range of possibilities LEDs provide.
Taken during an ETC presentation featuring the benefits of LEDs.
For more information and pictures, click the Site Demos button below.
For more information and pictures, click the Site Demos button below.
Layers of Light - x7 Color
ETC's Tom Littrel showing just how far LED technology has come.
The fabric on the left is lit by a Desire D40 Vivid fixture, the fabric on the right is lit by a 575w S4 Fresnel. Just before this, Tom showed the Desire limited to only primary RGB color mode, which caused fabric colors like orange and teal to disappear.
The fabric on the left is lit by a Desire D40 Vivid fixture, the fabric on the right is lit by a 575w S4 Fresnel. Just before this, Tom showed the Desire limited to only primary RGB color mode, which caused fabric colors like orange and teal to disappear.
Layers of Light - Stage View
View from the stage looking at both the LED stage lighting and the truss we brought in for this event.
Layers of Light - Stage Cross
Looking up from the stage at the all-LED house lighting system.
The main stage area is lit with a combination of 12x S4LED's and 4x D40 Lustr's. The choir and back wall have 14x D40 Vivid and 2x Vivid-R 42" fixtures, 2x D40 Lustr fixtures provide the cross highlight.
The main stage area is lit with a combination of 12x S4LED's and 4x D40 Lustr's. The choir and back wall have 14x D40 Vivid and 2x Vivid-R 42" fixtures, 2x D40 Lustr fixtures provide the cross highlight.
Layers of Light - House View
View from the back of the house showing the wide range of colors possible with ETC's x7 LED system.
The hanging chandeliers are the only non-LED fixtures used in regular worship services.
Sunnyvale - Persian Dance Solo
Persian dance solo by Farima Berenji, taken during an ETC presentation featuring the benefits of LEDs.
Cyc is lit by 20x Vivid-R 11" fixtures. A combo of 24x D40 Vivid and 12x D60 Vivid fixtures provide the side color wash. 15x D60 Vivid fixtures provide a down light wash.
Cyc is lit by 20x Vivid-R 11" fixtures. A combo of 24x D40 Vivid and 12x D60 Vivid fixtures provide the side color wash. 15x D60 Vivid fixtures provide a down light wash.
Sunnyvale - Rock Finale
Rock finale by the local band This is Embarrassing,
taken during an ETC presentation featuring the benefits of LEDs.
Cyc is lit by 20x Vivid-R 11" fixtures. 2x MAC 301 movers are providing the white side wash. A combo of 24x D40 Vivid and 12x D60 Vivid fixtures provide the side color wash.
Cyc is lit by 20x Vivid-R 11" fixtures. 2x MAC 301 movers are providing the white side wash. A combo of 24x D40 Vivid and 12x D60 Vivid fixtures provide the side color wash.
Sunnyvale - Bows
Bows for the performers who helped demonstrate the wide range of possibilities LEDs provide.
Taken during an ETC presentation featuring the benefits of LEDs.
Cyc is lit by 20x Vivid-R 11" fixtures. A combo of 24x D40 Vivid and 27x D60 Vivid fixtures provide the side and down light. In total 58x S4LED fixtures are used for front wash and specials.
Cyc is lit by 20x Vivid-R 11" fixtures. A combo of 24x D40 Vivid and 27x D60 Vivid fixtures provide the side and down light. In total 58x S4LED fixtures are used for front wash and specials.
Sunnyvale - Primary Front Wash
Close-up of the primary front of house electric.
In total 14x S4LED fixtures and 4x VL1100TS (the only non-LED fixture) fixtures are located on this electric.
In total 14x S4LED fixtures and 4x VL1100TS (the only non-LED fixture) fixtures are located on this electric.
Sunnyvale - Front of House Wash
View of the two front of house electrics (plus part of the stage second electric).
In total 28x S4LED fixtures and 4x VL1100TS (the only non-LED fixture) fixtures are located front of house.
In total 28x S4LED fixtures and 4x VL1100TS (the only non-LED fixture) fixtures are located front of house.
Sunnyvale - Cool LEDs
ETC's David Hilton demonstrating how the LED fixtures are cool to the touch. Part of the city's
cost-benefit analysis included electric savings, which they estimated at $17,000 per year.
Sunnyvale - Emerald City
Part of this presentation included an iPad running iRFR on the stage.
Apparently someone wanted to simulate the Emerald City from Wizard of Oz.
Cyc is lit by 20x Vivid-R 11" fixtures. A combo of 24x D40 Vivid and 12x D60 Vivid fixtures provide the side color wash.
Cyc is lit by 20x Vivid-R 11" fixtures. A combo of 24x D40 Vivid and 12x D60 Vivid fixtures provide the side color wash.
Sunnyvale - Emerald City Side
Side view of the green wash from the previous picture. If you look at the top of the picture
you'll see the stage work lights are actually on, they're just overpowered by the LEDs.
Also on the left you can barely see one of the plastic transparency gobos the tech staff printed up and used in a FoH S4LED.
Also on the left you can barely see one of the plastic transparency gobos the tech staff printed up and used in a FoH S4LED.
Sunnyvale - First Electric
View of the first electric and Source 4 LED fixtures. Traditional tungsten fixtures this close can add uncomfortable heat to the stage, these LEDs provide the brightness with none of the heat.
Sunnyvale - Booth View
View from the tech booth of the stage lit with only front light. The 24x D40 Vivid and
27x D60 Vivid side and down lights are not turned on.
Cyc is lit by 20x Vivid-R 11" fixtures (10 each on top and bottom).
Cyc is lit by 20x Vivid-R 11" fixtures (10 each on top and bottom).
Sunnyvale - Control Console
The Ion console which controls the lighting system.
Control is distributed over a Net3 network with a dedicated iPad running the iRFR application.
In total this system includes 20x Vivid-R 11" (cyc), 24x D40 Vivid and 12x D60 Vivid (side wash), 15x D60 Vivid (down light), 58x S4LED (front wash, specials), 4x VL1100TS, and 6x MAC 301.
In total this system includes 20x Vivid-R 11" (cyc), 24x D40 Vivid and 12x D60 Vivid (side wash), 15x D60 Vivid (down light), 58x S4LED (front wash, specials), 4x VL1100TS, and 6x MAC 301.
Canyon Creek Presbyterian - LEDs Only
Stage being lit by LED power only. 5x ColorSource Spot provide the front light,
5x D40 Vivid fixtures are for backlight, and
2x ColorSource PAR provide accent uplighting on walls.
Canyon Creek Presbyterian - Mixed Lighting Rig
View showing both LED and tungsten stage lights at full,
this type of mixed-rig is an economical stepping stone for existing churches.
We used wireless DMX since no DMX outlets existing at the lighting positions.
This specific package consisted of 5x ColorSource Spot, 2x ColorSource PAR, and 1x Element console (to replace their old Express console). Canyon Creek already owned 5x D40 Vivid fixtures from our initial LED upgrade.
This specific package consisted of 5x ColorSource Spot, 2x ColorSource PAR, and 1x Element console (to replace their old Express console). Canyon Creek already owned 5x D40 Vivid fixtures from our initial LED upgrade.
Canyon Creek Presbyterian - Element Control Console
View from the tech booth lighting position. We supplied both the Element console,
and on-site programming services to create the magic sheet on the left screen. Both monitors are touchscreens and allow weekly volunteers to easily change colors with no command line experience.
Centerville Presbyterian - Fremont
This was our first all LED install (Fall 2012) and features an impressive list of ETC gear.
Control is provided by either a DMX console or the Paradigm architectural system.
The main stage area is lit with a combination of 12x S4LED's and 4x D40 Lustr's. The choir and back wall have 14x D40 Vivid and 2x Vivid-R 42" fixtures, 2x D40 Lustr fixtures provide the cross highlight.
The main stage area is lit with a combination of 12x S4LED's and 4x D40 Lustr's. The choir and back wall have 14x D40 Vivid and 2x Vivid-R 42" fixtures, 2x D40 Lustr fixtures provide the cross highlight.
Centerville Presbyterian - Sermon Wash
One of the sermon lighting presets combined with a back color wash. Presets were designed to be operated either individually, or in 'pile-on' mode for endless creative possibilities.
Centerville Presbyterian - Pink Wash
To be clear this isn't one of Centerville's normal lighting presets.
During one of our training sessions their tech crew started brainstorming about ways to use the new LEDs.
One of the results was this pre-service wash, created for both Valentine's Day and Breast Cancer awareness month.
One of the results was this pre-service wash, created for both Valentine's Day and Breast Cancer awareness month.
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian - Stage Wash
As part of a seismic upgrade, the church decided to update their aging lighting system.
While a few tungsten fixtures are still in use, the church added 28x Source Four LED s2 Tungsten,
and 12x D60 Studio HD fixtures.
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian - Beams
Showing 2 of the 4 primary LED lighting battens. The initial plans called for tungsten lights and movable
battens. However we suggested switching to LEDs would eliminate the need for movable battens,
and allow for color-changing stage washes.
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian - Choir Lighting Detail
A more detailed look at some of the choir lighting.
For the choir alone, 12x Source Four LED s2 Tungsten and 4x D60 Studio HD were used.
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian - Purple Stage Wash
The Source Four LED s2 Tungsten doesn't have the color range of the Lustr version,
but it can still saturate a stage with color when needed, as this photo shows.
LOPC choose the Tungsten version since 90% of their events are white light,
and the extra output over the Lustr was desired.
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian - Amber Stage Wash
Showing the opposite end of the usable color range the
Source Four LED s2 Tungsten is capable of.
The Tungsten version isn't intended for full-color mixing,
but provides a limited gamut when your main use is white light.
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