LAS VEGAS – Pyrotek Special Effects once again provided a selection of special effects on this year’s 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards, which took place Oct. 1 in Atlanta. Dragon tails, fireballs, red glitter and chases of silver gerbs are just some of the effects that invigorated performances and the people in attendance.
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Pyrotek Special Effects Invigorates BET’s Hip Hop Awards
LAS VEGAS – Pyrotek Special Effects once again provided a selection of special effects on this year’s 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards, which took place Oct. 1 in Atlanta. Pyrotek Special Effects President and Designer Lorenzo Cornacchia worked closely with Show Producer Jesse Collins and Production Designer Brian Stonestreet to create this year’s desired looks.
Pyrotek incorporated four dragon tail units and fireballs to ignite the performance of Young Jeezy’s “F.A.M.E.”. The rapper was framed by 7-foot flames while he stood on a platform above the audience. He was then joined by T.I. for “I’m Flexin.’” Wiz Khalifa accented his performance of “Taylor Gang” with 27 green flame projectors as he strutted across the stage surrounded by a wall of diamond shaped lights.
The performance of 80’s rapper Heavy D kicked off the set with a chase sequence of 29 silver gerbs, and also included red glitter and crackle mines.
Low lying fog and double headed dragons helped to make a impact by the Maybach Music Group. As Rick Ross, Wale and Meek Mill performed “That Way” and “I’m a Boss,” concussions were used to invigorate the performance as they went off with a bang to express specific cues in the music.
Pyrotechnicians Kevin Hughes, Gregg Pearson and James Lindsay handled and implemented the intricate cues of the show flawlessly. Millions watched the show later on BET.
