The concert was attended by 50,000 fans who were all a part of the live experience as well as an essential element of the 24 camera - including a drone - DVD shoot, directed by Fernando Trevivan Catatau from UnicFilm.
The lighting kit was all delivered by Sao Paulo based Apple Producoes and included 160 Robe Pointes, a fixture which Carlos particularly likes for its brightness, power and versatility. One of the best known LDs and DOPs in Brazil, he is also a regular Robe user.
Also gracing the rig were 48 x BMFL Spots, 26 x ColorSpot 1200 ATs, 26 x ColorWash 1200 ATs, 120 x LEDBeam 100s, 60 x LEDWash 600s, 48 x LEDWash 1200s, 50 x CycFX 8s, 12 x Robin 300E Beams, 10 x ColorBeam 2500ATs, 24 x MMX WashBeams, plus PARs, Jarags and other LED sources, all controlled from two consoles - a grandMA2 light and full size.
Carlos explains that he positioned the BMFLs on the over-stage trusses as they have the intensity and dynamics needed to deliver over the long throw distances and produce high impact results - both live and on-camera. "The BMFL is perfect for big stages and shows, and especially for outdoor applications" he says, "I love the zoom and the many effects that can be created using BMFLs."
When it came to the Pointes, his strategy was different. "They work exceptionally well as walls of lighting at the sides of the stage and this is what I did with them here," he explains. He maximised the true multi-functionality of the Pointe - using them as beams, spots and washes.
The 120 LEDBeam 100s were dotted all over the place and used as super-fast 'flare' lights going onto the camera shots and the audience.
For lighting the audience generally, he used as many LEDWash 1200s and 600s as possible, with their "Excellent" colour mixing and brightness and "amazing" zoom. They were complimented with ColorSpot 1200E ATs used for gobo lively and interesting projections, together with more LEDBeam 100s.
The CycFX 8s were positioned on the floor all around the stage, adding to the general vibe and energy of the show.
(Jim Evans)
