CyberMotion North America (CMNA) has supported Brea, California-based customer
Visions Lighting while using XLNT’s fast and precise chain motion control system
CyberHoist on the USA’s annual Korean pop (K-pop) convention, KCON.
Over 40,000 fans flocked to the L.A. Live entertainment complex to see South
Korea’s biggest pop superstars perform in what the Los Angeles Times called “the
year’s most significant concert for one of the world’s most fascinating musical and
cultural scenes.”
Project manager Todd Roberts of California-based Visions Lighting was responsible
for the concert’s technical production, specifying a 24-hoist system for the integral
automation element with support from CyberMotion North America. CMNA provides
support, including supportive rentals, to the CyberHoist Rental Network partners in
the region.
“We chose CyberHoist for a number of reasons,” explains Roberts. “In the past we
had used a different system but the client was ultimately not happy with the speed.
They had purchased some CyberHoist systems in Korea and were delighted with the
products so it was the obvious choice. We needed super-fast yet smooth operation
and CyberHoist delivered this.”
The CyberHoist system, operated by Joeri Swagemakers and Martin Hoop,
automated three sections of a vast inverted pyramid which was suspended above a
centralised concert stage. Various striking visuals were projected onto the pyramid’s
surface.
“KCON’s visual designer made it very easy for us as programmers. We were
provided with drawings of the desired looks in advance which meant, after setting
the limits of the CyberHoist system, we were ready to go,” explains Hoop. “One of
our biggest challenges was the precise timing necessary for the video projection.
When the sections started moving, the video had to shift to the pre-set position and
obviously stop at the same time and position as the CyberHoist system. We are
proud to say this worked perfectly every time!”
“Both Joeri and Martin were excellent,” continues Roberts. “The CyberHoist gear
went in well and performed flawlessly. We were in a tight time frame so it was
fantastic that it all worked without issue.”
PJ Visser of CyberMotion North America adds: “It was a pleasure to work with
Visions Lighting to support them with the off-the-shelf, plug and play motion control
system to fulfil their custom motion control needs. With CMNA’s knowledge in this
specialized field, we were able to come up with a solid plan that was easy to
execute in a timely manner.”
KCON USA is a celebration of Korean culture, from music to film to fashion. It took
place between the 31 July and 2 August 2015.
