Festival Uses
Entrances get wayfinding marks, stages get sponsor logos and beam patterns, and paths get subtle guidance for night crowds. Because the gear is temporary, quick rig and derig matter.
Weatherproof units keep the show running through rain.
Festival Checklist
- IP65 or higher for outdoor use.
- Quick rig and derig design.
- High output for big throws.
- Sponsor and pattern gobo library.
- Rugged for field conditions.
Festival Comparison
| Need | Unit | Power | Throw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage mark | IP65 dynamic | 150 W | 10 to 20 m |
| Entrance wayfinding | IP65 logo | 50 to 100 W | 5 to 12 m |
| Path guidance | IP65 logo | 50 W | 3 to 8 m |
| Indoor tent | Dynamic gobo | Varies | 3 to 8 m |
Surviving the Field
Use sealed enclosures and conduit power, and label gobos by stage so changeovers between acts stay fast. A padded case keeps spares safe in dust and mud.
Brightness Outdoors
Open outdoor stages need 100 to 150 W to read against sky and house lights; covered tents can use less.
Mistakes
- Non-weatherproof unit failing in rain.
- Slow rig costing stage time.
- Under-powered mark on a big stage.
- No labelled gobo organisation.
