Twenty-six non-lensed Satellites are toning the trusses above the ice, configured as a circle in the middle with eight straight runs radiating outwards. The Satellites are positioned around the circle and at a slightly diagonal angle in the ends of the trusses, shooting light all the way along.
The other 20 units are rigged onto six custom tank traps (or 'trees') and secreted behind the set, positioned behind the judges panel. Pedersen comments, "The Satellites are a massive and strategic element of the whole lighting scheme".
The set, designed by Hattie Spice, was a relatively late addition to the touring show, and features a series of interlocking stretched hexagonal shapes. It is constructed from an opaque plastic material. "As soon as I saw it, I knew immediately what fixtures lights would work best on it" says Pedersen.
The set Satellites are being run in 6-channel mode, giving control over the pulse modulation. This can be tweaked to enable the units to behave like a high resolution device using less control channels. This tweak has proved a popular function for TV and live situations where channel counts are high.
Dancing on Ice Live's IMAG mix (directed by Paul Eggerton) is projected onto three large screens above the set at the judges panel end of the ice and is a major part of the show. With the set frequently in shot, potential camera flickering issues were quickly and cleanly dealt with by using Satellites.
(Jim Evans)
