Clay Paky
launched three new products for the first time internationally at
ProLight+Sound 2016, all of which aroused considerable interest among industry
professionals. The products were the stars of a demo/multimedia light show
which accompanied the performances of some musicians and cover bands.
The Scenius
Profile is the new beam shaper at the top of the Clay Paky moving head
range. Its advanced optical unit and the 1400W OSRAM discharge lamp provide
very high light output and an excellent CRI. Its framing system consists of
four independent overlapping blades which create shapes of all sizes and
proportions by working simultaneously on four different focal planes
The Hepikos
is a 700W washlight that combines low power consumption with colour quality,
without compromise. Thanks to its PC front lens and narrow 5° beam angle, the
fixture can also produce a sharp, thick beam, which may be used for striking,
colourful aerial effects.
The SharBar
is an advanced moving LED bar with features that transform it into a brand
new multi-beam effect light. It fits six 30W powerful new OSRAM Ostar RGBW
LEDs. The optical unit coupled to each LED consists of a motorized system with
double mirror: this means each light beam can be pointed independently of the
others or locked within a 60° (+/-30°) cone. Thanks to this ingenious, original
optical unit, the SHAR-BAR can produce an effect similar to six separate lights
working synchronously or asynchronously.
URBAN SPACE
TRANSFORMED INTO A LIGHT SHOW
Enhancement
of the urban landscape (otherwise known as \”city beautification\”) is
a global phenomenon which also involves lighting professionals. In its 40th
anniversary year, Clay Paky has enriched its range with a line of units for architectural
lighting, and it intends to widen the choice progressively in the future. This
line includes all of Clay Paky\’s diverse and many-sided guises: an effects
light for architainment (Spherilight), a portable battery-powered colour
changer for temporary installations (GlowUp), and the new Odeon line.
Odeon
is a range of \”pure\” architectural fixtures, which are designed for
architects on the basis of their requirements and their needs. They come in a
range of more than thirty models. Two main versions are available – flood and
graze – with 15°, 25° and 45° optical units and RGBW, Tunable White and Total
White configurations. They may be further customized in terms of size and
finish.
LARPY: THE
FIRST SEARCHLIGHT WITH PHOSPHOR LASER TECHNOLOGY
The imposing
outline of the LARPY stood out among the products presented at the booth. It is
still a product concept: the first searchlight which uses laser technology
through the new PHASER module made by Osram. New developments are expected in
the coming months.
CLAY PAKY
PARTY: LET’S CELEBRATE THE FUTURE
Clay Paky
kicked off the celebrations for its first 40 years of history at ProLight+Sound
this year. The Italian company was founded on 28 August 1976. Its fascinating
history is dotted with many successes, in which genuine passion for show
lighting and entertainment has always been its guiding light.
The
anniversary celebration was held in Frankfurt and consisted of an open party at
the Clay Paky booth at the end of the first day of the fair.
Pio Nahum,
Clay Paky CEO, told the story of the company with pride and
emotion, stressing that \”Clay Paky must always look to the future. It must
innovate continuously on the basis of its business know-how and wealth of
experience to ensure a bright success for years to come.”
The
celebrations were attended by hundreds of guests: trade professionals, friends
and – above all – distributors, who have worked faithfully together with the
company in the promotion of the brand worldwide.
SIX AWARDS
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
During the
event, Clay Paky presented its distributors with \”Ambassador of Light”
awards.
“Best
Distributor of the Year\” was awarded to Ambersphere
Solutions, Clay Paky\’s United Kingdom and Ireland distributor. ACT
Lighting, distributor for North America, won the \”Best
Performance\” award for the second year in a row. The \”Most
Progressive Award 2015\” went to Dimatec, France. The \”Most
Loyal Distributor\” award went to the German company Lightpower, for
long-standing brand loyalty. The award for \”Best Open Day\” went to
the Spanish Stonex, while the \”Amazing Determination\” award
was given to the Greek distributor Omikron ProLighting.
A NEW LOGO
FOR CLAY PAKY
Clay Paky\’s
new logo was presented to the Press for the first time
exclusively at a joint Clay Paky/Osram press conference. CEO Pio Nahum
explained the reason for the logo: “This year Clay Paky is celebrating its 40th
anniversary. This milestone is the perfect chance to update our corporate
identity. The Clay Paky logo is a strong reference point for all lighting professionals,
but a company that creates innovation sometimes needs to evolve its image. By
adopting a more \’modern\’ design, the goal is to pave the way towards the
future, always ready for new challenges.”
The new logo
will come officially into use from the end of 2016.
LIGHTING DESIGNER BJOERN HERMANN AWARDED FOR THE \”SHARPY ORCHESTRA”
The Opus – German Stage Award, one of the most prestigious awards in
theatre and stage production, was presented this year to Björn Hermann.
He received the award for the production of the Fraunhofer Annual Meeting in
2015, which featured the especially creative use of moving light as a focus for
the performance on stage. In his acceptance speech, Björn Hermann cited Clay
Paky Sharpys as indispensable tools to achieve the desired result.
Björn told us: “We developed the idea of using
fixtures as the actors, rigged on stage as if they were an orchestra. We wrote
a storyboard, with the Sharpys playing the leading role, and then spent a year
programming the beams and movements of each individual fixture.” Hermann
remarked: “I chose the Sharpys as I needed a fixture that was fast with perfect
optics to create a powerful beam. The exterior of the Sharpy also looks great,
which was important as they were the stars of the show.”
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