Legendary LD
Jonathan Smeeton was at the sound:check Xpo in Mexico City to “present
and be presented.” On the “present” part, Smeeton gave a lighting seminar
sponsored by Elation Professional to a standing room-only crowd at the large
Mexican show. Later, he was presented with sound:check’s 2013 Technical
Achievement Award for lighting.
\”This was the 12th of the sound:check Xpo
Awards. It´s the only event in México where engineers from the show business
industry are awarded for their professional achievements in different segments
such as Audio, Video, Lighting, Staging” said Jorge Urbano, CEO of sound:check
Magazine. “Jonathan Smeeton was chosen because of his long professional career
inside the lighting industry and because he still been in force designing for today
top artists… Jonathan is a nice example for everyone in the show business
industry.\”
Prior to receiving the award, Smeeton conducted a
seminar sponsored by Elation Professional entitled “Concert Lighting From Idea
to Design To Reality.” True to its name, the seminar walked attendees through
every step in the creative process behind great concert lighting, from initial
conception to rough drawings to finished design. To illustrate his points
during the seminar, Smeeton drew on his experience with some recent major
concerts, including Taylor Swift’s Fearless Tour.
“We were thrilled that Jonathan was able to conduct
a seminar for us,” said Eric Loader, Director of Sales for Elation
Professional. “This seminar wasn’t about pushing any particular products; we
did it as an educational service. Our goal was to inspire young LDs with
insights and advice from a master.”
For more information on sound:check Xpo visit
http://www.soundcheckexpo.com.mx/
For information on Jonathan Smeeton visit
http://www.robotsforpeace.com/
For information on Elation visit
http://www.elationlighting.com
