When presenters take the stage at an event, they’re ready to capture the audience’s undivided attention. With precise stage lighting, cohesive movements, and thoughtful AV production, live events offer unforgettable viewing experiences – for the right reasons.
If lighting issues arise, whether it’s due to over-exposed stage lighting or inconsistent follow spotlight operations, the performance becomes memorable for all the wrong reasons. A balanced stage wash should illuminate the performance without distracting from the presenters. Ideally, it should be something the audience barely notices.
For many years, perfecting stage wash required large follow spotlights to be mounted in the rafters and operated by spot operators from high above the stage. Demanding sufficient ceiling height, scaffolding, and complex coordination, traditional stage lighting practices leave ample room for things to go wrong. Fortunately, advanced stage lighting tools like the RoboSpot follow spot system are changing how AV technicians approach stage wash altogether.
RoboSpot is More Than Stage Lighting
The RoboSpot follow spot system allows AV operators to remotely manage 4 to 12 fixtures at once – all while planted safely on the ground. Perfect synchronization is guaranteed; the incorporated fixtures work together to illuminate the stage and follow presenters no matter how much they move throughout the space. On larger stages that require more light fixtures, RoboSpot makes it easy to incorporate additional fixtures. Depending on the stage infrastructure, adding lighting stands or rigging additional lights is a simple task.
Equipped with a 15.6-inch HD touch screen, RoboSpot’s BaseStation gives the AV operator a first-person view, allowing them to understand exactly what the audience is seeing. With valuable perspective at their fingertips, lighting teams can make adjustments in seconds. Customizing things like pan, tilt, intensity, and focus is done with precision and ease. If you’re ready to achieve a dynamic follow spotlight effect that accompanies a flawless stage wash, you’re in the right place.
Benefitting Event Planners
While it’s important to focus on the audience experience, it’s also beneficial to consider the benefits that RoboSpot offers AV operators and event planners. Here are a few:
- Enhanced Safety: Remote lighting control removes the need for elevated AV operators positioned in the rafters, improving the safety of these roles. A safe event is always a priority.
- Creative Control: With simple adjustments and unique specifications supported, additional creative control is given to event planners and clients.
- Planning Flexibility: By integrating with existing lighting systems and making it easy to incorporate a variety of fixtures, RoboSpot is one of the most flexible stage wash solutions on the market. This helps take your event to the next level.
Perfection is One Tool Away
RoboSpot’s follow spot system injects safety, creativity, and flexibility into event AV production. Instead of relying on clunky spotlights and manual operations, your team can achieve precise, responsive stage wash that illuminates all the right areas of the stage at exactly the right time. By working with an experienced AV team using this technology, your event will keep focus exactly where the audience wants it – on the speaker on stage!
