SHENZHEN, China – A nightly show at the Water Park development in Shenzhen, China is lit with 152 Robe moving lights. The show's LD is Qi Lu and the show director is Xia Dao. The Water Park is one element of a nine-square-kilometer resort development on the outskirts of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, by the company OTC, which includes mountains, waterfalls, lakes, nature trails, towns, hotels and residences.
The Robe fixtures were originally specified by U.K.-based LD Durham Marenghi, who was involved in the early stages of the project. Qi Lu was recommended to design and program lighting by Chinese LD Sha XiaoLan, who's Beijing-based practice Feng Shang Shiji completed the design consultancy and installation before the attraction opened in October. Robe's Chinese distributor Leifull supplied all the fixtures to Feng Shang Shiji.
The Robes include a mix of ColorSpot and ColorWash 2500E ATs – Robe's brightest and most powerful moving lights. They were chosen for their brightness, color mixing and features and effects. The show also makes use of several hundred other lightsources, LED screens, pyro and flame effects. The fixtures also needed to withstand a challenging and damp environment.
The hour-long show – in which OTC has invested 20 million Euros – is a water-based mix of music, choreographed dance, stunts and aerial performances with supporting visual elements. The three-chapter storyline is underlined by a strong environmental message about how humanity needs to educate itself to the dangers of industrial excess and engage with nature to preserve natural resources.
The Robes are rigged in two rows running along the top lip of the main seating stand and are used to reach all positions across the lake and light the large area in front of the stage, permeated by a water jet system.
The Robes are used for color and gobo work, floor and water projections plus general washing of the forestage and lake throughout the animated show, which also features an array of costumes and props.
Qi Lu's main goal was to design a lightshow to reinforce the story, illuminating the cast and creating a synergy between lighting and performers, adding drama and expression to the overall experience for up to 8,000 viewers per night.
"I have plenty of options with the Robes – they give me all the effects, looks and color combinations I need – and I still have plenty of headroom for more," said Qi Lu. He programmed and runs the show on a grandMA console with a second for backup.
From the installation angle, Ma JieBo of Feng Shang Shiji added, "the reliability of the Robes continues to impress us – and that's a vitally important factor. We've used them on many of our projects are very happy they were spec'd onto this one."
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