The all-Robe rig was installed by French supplier Impact Evénement and includes 15 ColorSpot 1200E ATs, 26 ColorWash 1200E ATs, three white ColorWash 250 ATs, 90 ColorWash 575 XTs, two white ColorWash 575 XTs and six ColorSpot 700E ATs.
The majority of the lights are hung in the studio's ceiling on special trussing - also supplied by Impact - and the white units are specifically used for floor level lighting of sets and other scenic elements.
The move followed Seligmann-Forest's extensive use of Robe on the 2007 hit reality show, Secret Story and also on Le Grand Soir d'Eliane et Francis. He comments, "I really like the Robe brand and am very happy with the equipment and the relationship with Impact Evénement. They are always ready to listen to what I want - which is essential for a director of photography."
The Carrère Studios' Robe fixtures are rigged in the customised trussing gantries supplied by Impact Evénement, which are designed to match the layout of the studio scenery in the shape of waves, rings and curves.The trussing sections were assembled individually before being positioned in the roof - a huge job for Stéphane Fleury and the Impact Evénement team.
The lights are programmed and run from the Impact Evénement's grandMA console. Also on Seligmann-Forest's lighting team are lighting director Pierre Redon, console operator Xavier Fossier, moving light tech Forward Hall, electricians Patrick Lelec, Guillaume Acani and Thierry Petit and rigger Vincent Garrick.
(Jim Evans)Photo Arnaud Legue - Axente.
