MASCOT, Australia -Australia’s second series of the reality competition TV show, X Factor, uses a similar set to the first series, but with the addition of 28 Vari*Lite VLXWash lights. It is the first time LD Ian Anderson has used LED sources as a main workhorse in the rig.
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Vari*Lite VLX Chosen To Wash Australia’s X Factor
The second Australian series of X Factor is currently underway. The set and lighting for this series is similar to the first series with a few exceptions such as the addition of 28 Vari*Lite VLXWash luminaires.
“The VLX fixtures in the system replace the VL3500 wash and VL2000 wash fixtures that I used last year,” commented Ian Anderson, Production Lighting Director for the show. “There wasn’t a specific reason for choosing them this year other than I really just wanted to give them a try.” This is the first time that Ian has used an LED source as one of the main workhorses in the rig and he said he is delighted with the result.
“The VLX fixtures provide the entire color wash on the stage,” he explained. “They have been working reliably and their responsiveness is spot on. In particular their zoom is quick. The colors are comparable to any discharge fixture.”
“The lens on the front looks good on camera.” Ian notes that the weight and power consumption of the VLX has been a great help in the system design. He likes that the fixtures hang at the same height as other fixtures and blend in well.
“I like the way that the VLXs react the same way as the VL3000 spots we’re using,” he remarked. “It’s good that they look and feel like a big moving light and not a little poky one like some LED fixtures. I think they make a great pair of fixtures and we haven’t had any problems at all.”
