Chauvet lights livestreaming from the living room
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Although some might have seen this as a ‘temporary’ solution during a crisis, the overwhelming response to the studio’s wide mix of livestreamed programming indicates that Live Dans Ton Salon is committed to remaining a vibrant force in the entertainment scene long into the future.
The level of this commitment is evident in the growth of the busy venue’s lighting rig. In June 2020 this production space was outfitted with 32 fixtures. Today that number is 138, featuring Chauvet Professional Maverick, Rogue, Ovation, and COLORado units supplied by On Stage A.V.
Lighting designers Guy Laflamme and Marc André Francoeur are working with this impressive rig at Live Dans Ton Salon. They bring considerable experience to this endeavour: Laflamme has been a touring LD and DP for a variety of shows since the 1990s, and Francoeur has two decades of experience on major tours. The two designers use their collective talents to create dynamic, camera-friendly looks that fit comfortably with each programme streamed from Live Dans Ton Salon.
During any given month, the venue host six or more acts, including everything from bands representing virtually every music genre, to solo artists, comedians, gospel events, dramatical revues, and even cooking demos. More than three out of four of the visiting acts have Laflamme and Francoeur create the lightshows for them. LDs who visit with other acts, have been universally impressed with how the rig’s versatility allows them to tailor their light shows to reflect the individual style and personality of their clients.
“We had to design a set that would be able to accommodate all of different types of shows, in a heartbeat,” says Francoeur. “By taking the time to place all of the different components of this strategic rig in place, we opened up limitless creative opportunities.”
The designers chose Chauvet after carefully evaluating different options. The Chauvet fixtures selected for the rig include six Maverick Force 2 Profiles, 18 Maverick MK2 Spots, 18 Maverick MK2 Washes, 8 Rogue R2 Spots, 12 Rogue R2X Beams, 12 Rogue R3 Beams, eight Rogue R1 FX-B units, and eight COLORado 2 Solos.
