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SGM Lights the Colosseum
Tenor Andrea Bocelli, conductor Marcello Rota, the Symphonic Orchestra of Abruzzo and one of the most fascinating locations in the capital: a special benefit concert held in Rome recently was set inside the Colosseum, allowed under very exceptional circumstances.
The lighting was created to exploit the charm and character of one of the best known monuments in the world. To create an unforgettable backdrop to the performance, it was necessary to use techniques that were compatible with the strict technical restrictions in place to protect this historical site.
Using SGM Giotto Spot 1500 and Giotto Beam 1500 moving head projectors with Wireless control, lighting designer Nicola-Manuel Tallino set up an unobtrusive lighting system without the need for wires and cables, which were expressly forbidden. The lighting system was chosen to enhance certain architectural features: 24 Giotto Spot 1500s, in groups of six (one master and five slaves), lit up the lower parts wirelessly, alternating in warm and cool pastel colours; 12 Giotto Beam 1500s, controlled individually by one wireless transmitter, were positioned along the perimeter of the arena, producing the backlighting behind the stage area.
The Wireless DMX signal, transmitted by the controller to the transmitter antennae, worked to perfection for the entire duration of the concert. Respecting all the conservation standards fully, the SGM projectors, supplied by Agorà, ensured that the audience and those watching live on Eurovision enjoyed a spectacular lighting display, adapted especially for the setting.
photo: Nicola-Manuel Tallino
10th August 2009
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