L-R: Marc Janowitz, Marc Brickman and programmer Marcus Kroemer.
Germany - Blue Man Group is incorporating High End Systems' DL1 Digital Light fixtures and Catalyst v3 Media Servers into its new theatrical production in Berlin. Eight DL1s and 4 Catalyst v3 Media Servers are gearing up to enhance their permanent show opening 9 May in the Potsdamer Platz theatre. The show - promising new material along with classic Blue Man moments - is set for an indefinite run. Flashlight in the Netherlands is providing the HES gear.

Production and Lighting Designer Marc Brickman couldn't comment on details of the show design, as he is still in the early phases of creation with Blue Man founders Chris Wink, Phil Stanton and Matt Goldman, along with Associate Designer Marc Janowitz and Artistic/Video Director Caryl Glaab. However, he was excited about using the new digital lighting technology.

Brickman has been a creative consultant to the Blue Man Group for a year and a half. He says: "The DL1s are brighter than I previously thought. The idea is to enhance the overall production. They work great and it's exciting pushing the technology to the limits on this show."

Catalyst v3 Media Server and DL1 is the revolutionary fusion of lighting and digital media. The ability to use these products together to create lighting, video projection as well as digital scenery makes them the next big thing in creative tools for production.

(Lee Baldock)


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