From concept to design to pre-cueing to execution, all lighting for the 26th Gedinne Open Air outdoor dance event in Belgium was created by RG Light Service using the wysiwyg R33 lighting design software suite from CAST Software.
Gedinne Plein Air is an annual event that has been running since the 1980s. The talent for this years’ event included a mix of local artists, such as iCe Kream, DJ Dan, Sonik, Bob Sinclar and guest DJs. On an unprecedented scale, a combination of sound, video and lighting wowed audiences.
Denis Andrien, of RG Light Service designed lighting for a 20-metre high rigging structure, and 180-metre square projection screen positioned behind performers and artists.
RG Light Service used their own in-house equipment throughout the entire production process including a wysiwyg software suite, MA Lighting VPU and Media Server, and MA Lighting grandMA2 full-size case. Being able to bring lighting and multimedia into wysiwyg and preview in realtime made it much easier to pre-cue, pre-visualise and synchronize all production components.
“We used more video this year than in previous years. wysiwyg R33 was used to pre-visualise lighting fixtures and video projection screens. By using the new screen glow feature we were able to see how lighting and the ambient glow from the screens would work, maximising the impact of visuals during the live performances. We presented lighting design concepts that exceeded our clients’ expectations of production value and audience “wow’ factor. wysiwyg’s rich graphics and substantial functionality provided us with an all-in-one solution to help us to significantly reduce programming and rehearsal time as well as to meet budget and infrastructure requirements,” explains Raphael Ganhy, MD of RG Light Service.
“As an experienced lighting operator and technician, my wish for every project is to combine the emotion and experience of light. It’s vital to synchronize sound, light, and visual prowess using the desire to share, meet and to create. We use wysiwyg for the implementation of a project in its entirety, including the first idea to the beneficial results.’
