Philips Lumileds Chroma-Q Color Block Provides Stage Backlighting for Event in Cologne, Germany

Author: SSLDesign News Staff

August 31, 2010... At a large corporate event, some of Germany's most popular bands took the stage in Cologne at the Lanxess arena, one of Europe's largest all-purpose venues and host to concerts by an impressive range of international music stars. Lighting designer Marcus Krömer specified 330 Chroma-Q Color Block 2 LED fixtures to provide stage scenic elements backlighting for the event.

Marcus needed a fixture that was bright enough to uplight a curved wall onstage reaching up to 5m high at its centre. At the same time, it had to be compact enough to fit inside and follow the curvature of the 32m span. The lighting also needed to feature built-in dimming, provide smooth color changing effects, and look good on camera because the whole event was being filmed in high definition.

Marcus used 330 Color Block 2 units mounted at the top and bottom inside the wall to light a bounce at the back of it. The wall was used in two different configurations. During the daytime there was an entrance opening for the daytime conference and awards. Then at night the wall was fully closed off for the evening concert.

Marcus employed soft color static looks for the daytime events, and he switched to bold color looks synchronized with the surrounding video panels and other effects lighting for the concert. Well known German bands Die Höhner, Drum Café and Pur performed at the event.

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