Philips Vari-Lite VLZ Profile for Béjart Ballet
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Having used the VLZ Profiles at their home, the Beaulieu Theater in Lausanne, and on tour, Béjart Ballet Lausanne is satisfied that their investment was “the right choice”. Among many improvements over conventional fixtures, the team notes especially the VLZ Profile’s silent operation.
For lighting designer Dominique Roman, the silence is golden. “We work with classical music, with quiet moments, and the fan noise from the old machines complicated things. It was an additional stress. Not having this noise is a huge advantage,” she says.
Other noted advantages include the VLZ Profile’s lower heat emission, power and consistency of light output and improved reliability.
Roman also praised the VLZ’s colour reproduction. “With the [CMY] colour system, the level of colour and the nuance is very similar to what we had traditionally. From a designer’s perspective, it’s a big advantage,” she says.
Technical director Lucas Borgeaud enjoys the VLZ Profile’s multifunctionality. “We use it like a profile, with the framing blades; we use it as a gobo wash and we can also use it like a standard wash, because the two frosts inside give a really soft light on the floor,” he said, adding, “It’s like a Swiss Army Knife - we can do everything with it.”
(Jim Evans)
