Lighting designer Sha Xiao Lan, who wowed the world with his lighting design for the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games, awed spectators once again with a brilliant light show that incorporated 400 Platinum BX and SBX fixtures. Production company for the event was Beijing Fengshang Shiji Culture Art Co., Ltd.
Held at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre and televised around the globe, Sha Xiao Lan created a number of spectacular looks including one in which he placed 20 Platinum BX units in a huge scenic astronomical telescope, which illuminated the night sky and became an iconic element that stood out as one of the main highlights of the event.
Positioned throughout the stadium and used to light the huge performance area was the new Platinum SBX, a 3-in-1 luminaire that powers out 20,000 lumens and has versatile use as a beam, spot, or wash fixture. Combining hard-edge, mid-air effects and a wash field in one luminaire allow it to play multiple roles.
Organized by the International Olympic Committee and held every four years, the Youth Olympic Games mimic the original Olympic Games in format but has an age limitation for athletes of 14 to 18 years. Held from August 16 to 28, Nanjing Games were the second Summer Youth Olympic Games to be held.
(Jim Evans)
