Wireless Solution Sweden AB’s
award-winning W-DMX™ was once again center stage at one of the world’s most
popular holidays. Easter is undoubtedly a huge event in many parts of the world
but The Netherlands did it justly with the 2014 production of The Passion.
The Passion is a musical play that tells the paasverhaal
(Easter tale) in a new way, even revolutionary some say. This year, the third
Passion was held in the major northern city of the Netherlands, Groningen. The
big stage was at the Vismarkt, a square in the heart of town. Dutch actors play
Jesus and his twelve disciples and the other important roles in the story.
Thousands of people attended the event, while a 6 meter (about 20 feet) long
white, neon cross was carried from the soccer stadium of FC Groningen all the
way to the square. Dutch Jesus was crucified but he still “rose again” and a
final song ended the spectacular show.
The United States apparently has interest in The Passion.
Producer Michael Davis bought the concept and wants to realize it in 2015. The
entire Passion 2014 is available to watch online at http://www.uitzendinggemist.nl/afleveringen/1411598.
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EML Productions in Utrecht handled the lighting for the project under direction
of Production Manager Kelvin Mak. He explains, “We used W-DMX to create a link
between the stage and a church tower (Martini Tower) which was approximately
700 metres away. Our Network distribution is based on Artnet distributed over
copper and fibre with ELC Nodes and Switches. To create a DMX link with the
Martini Tower which is a historical eye-catcher we used two W-DMX dual band
transceivers in 5.8gHz band with 25-degree 10dBi directional outdoor antennas.”
Lighting
Designer Bas van der Poel of Light Image used a grandMA2 Platform and ELC
Network to control Ireos 7K Spacecannons, VL3500 Wash, VL3000 Spots, Clay Paky
Sharpys and GLP Impression 120RZ fixtures.
Mak added, “Wireless Solution was great to work with. They provided great
support on short notice to arrange and supply all necessary hardware and
firmware. The solution was perfect and the show looked phenomenal.”
Wireless Solution Sweden is the world’s leading
manufacturer of Wireless lighting control equipment, now celebrating 300,000 units
sold worldwide and over 45 OEM partners. Hailed for its reliability and ease of
use, Wireless Solution’s W-DMX range of products is the consistent choice for
top professionals in the lighting industry and specified with perfect results
in high-profile events and installations around the world. W-DMX is also hailed
as the best wireless OEM solution. W-DMX has been used in major lighting
applications including the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Bruce Springsteen, Lady
Gaga, Coldplay, Super Bowl XLVI and many more.
