25 October 2011
Congratulations to everyone involved in the Johannesburg International Motor Show, the single largest international automotive event in South Africa held from the 6 – 16th October 2011 at the MTN Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg. We asked the technical suppliers to give us a brief feedback on the brands / stands they worked on.
The information below has been categorised in alphabetical order according to the technical suppliers. We hope to update this list as we receive more information.
BLOND PRODUCTIONS
JAGUAR LAND ROVER SOUTH AFRICA
Technical Supplier: Blond Productions
Client: Jaguar Land Rover South Africa
Spec: Clean cut, slick lighting and nicely lit across the floor.
What gear did you provide:
100 x Par 64 parcans
3 x Robe 700 AT ColorSpot (for gobo work)
12 x 2KW Filmgear Fresnels
1 x grandMA Ultra-Light
48 x Channel Avolites Dimmer
1 x 12 sqm P6 S.M.D. Wall
12 x 42” Plasma Screens
Did you hire in any of the gear and from which company? Eventech (Trussing)
What trussing did you use: T.F.L.
How many pieces of trussing did you use: 180 meters
What were your Challenges:
The most difficult challenge was that were not able to complete the entire installation at once, but had to go back in stages.
What were your Highlights:
The first highlight was probably to be part of the Johannesburg International Motor Show and to have the opportunity to assist brands such as Jaguar and Landrover with such a spectacular event.
Secondly, it was to see the full package once it was complete as we were various companies (set and technical), working together towards one common goal.
DREAM SETS
VOLVO
The design spec / rendering of the Volvo stand
Technical Supplier: Dream Sets
Stand Design: De Wet Meyer
Spec: The client wanted a hi-end stand, multi-level with lots of technology (screen tower, LCD screens, iPads) and a sleek look.
What gear did you provide: All technical and set elements (mezzanine, curved staircases, glassed-in sales office and the gear below:
PAs
2 x PA-100pax
Sound
1 x 16-Channel Sound Desk
Lighting
10 x LED Par 64
42 x Philips Selecon SPX
1 x 12-Channel Digital Dimmer Unit (2 x Avolites Powerqube Rack)
1 x 12-Channel two pre-set annual des (Avolites Pearl 2010)
LCD Screens
15 x 42 Inch
3 x 47 Inch
9 x 42 Inch Seamless
4 x Seamless LCD Hardware and Baseplate
Rigging
12 x 1 Ton Motor CM Loadstar
1 x 8-Way Motor Controller (Design by Max Controller 6 Way)
45 x 3M H40V ProlyteTruss
Did you hire in any of the gear and from which company? P LED (Seamless LCD Screens), MGG (PA, Lighting and Rigging), Stageworks (Revolving Stage)
What trussing did you use: Prolyte H40
How many pieces of trussing did you use: 45
What were your Challenges:
Time! The build was very intricate and we had to put in 26 hours additional after hours (8pm cut-off each night, if you work later you pay!)
Contractors – Flooring went in very slowly, contractor was over-extended as they were working on other stands too.
What were your Highlights:
The finished product – beautiful! A happy client and great comments from passer-bys, the public and builders from other stands.
GEARHOUSE SOUTH AFRICA
FORD
Technical Supplier: Gearhouse South Africa
Client: Imagination Asia ( Ford)
Spec: A well lit stand for a budget price
What gear did you provide?
Parcans, Robe ColorSpot 2500E AT, Robe CitySkape 48’s, 1.2k Fresnels, PA with radio mics, Plasma screens AV control.
Did you hire in any of the gear and if so, from whom? Yes Seamless plasma wall from P Led
What trussing (brand) did you utilize? Prolyte
How many pieces of trussing did you use? 118
What were the challenges / highlights of the stand? Mainly the AV and audio side
GEARHOUSE SOUTH AFRICA
MERC CAR & TRUCK, TOYOTA, HINO, LEXUS
Technical Supplier: Gearhouse South Africa
Who was the client? O’Mage
Spec: Bright white light on most stands, more subtle on Lexus. Cheap but well lit on Hino
What gear did you provide? Power Pars, Source 4 & Philips Selecon Profiles, Robe 2500 Spots and washes, Par 64s, 400w MHI floods
Did you hire in any of the gear and if so, from whom? Yes Power Pars, not telling
What trussing (brand) did you utilize? Milos, Prolyte
How many pieces of trussing did you use? Over 450 on the 5 stands we did for this client
What were the challenges / highlights? Finding lighting positions that worked with the scenic elements. Finding a truss configuration that fitted the budget and all the set and lighting requirements.
GEARHOUSE SOUTH AFRICA
PEUGEOT CAR & TRUCK, AK
Technical Supplier: Gearhouse South Africa
Client: SDS
Spec: Good lighting for a good price
What gear did you provide? Par 64’s, BB4’s, Philips Selecon 2.5kw Fresnels
Did you hire in any of the gear and if so, from whom? No
What trussing (brand) did you utilize? Milos
How many pieces of trussing did you use? 146 on the 3 stands we did for them
What were the challenges / highlights? All pretty straight forward
TATA
Technical Supplier: Gearhouse South Africa
Client: RM agency
Spec: What was the spec / what look did the client want? A vibey well lit stand
What gear did you provide? Par 64’s, LED battens, Source 4 profiles, 400w MHI floods, 150 MHI Floods, Q Lites. Mac 200 spots.
Did you hire in any of the gear and if so, from whom? No
What trussing (brand) did you utilize? Prolyte, TFL A Type
How many pieces of trussing did you use? 287
What were the challenges / highlights? Numerous challenges especially the lighting of the scenic elements and the entrance.
