BIG-O Multimedia Show in Sou Korea Breaks New Ground

(23/05/2013) Creative Production Agency ECA2 of France has broken new ground in show technology with BIG-O, a breathtaking multimedia installation at the EXPO 2012 grounds in Yeosu, South Korea.

BIG-O enjoyed a stunning debut at EXPO 2012 and stands impressively as a giant 41-meter high sculpture and 3,000-nozzle water curtain that transforms into an immersive multi-sensory show by night. The magnificent interaction of light and water incorporates 30 Martin MAC 2000 Profile and 48 MAC 2000 Beam XB luminaires as an integral multimedia element. All Martin luminaires are in protection domes and were supplied by Martin distributor Hansam System Co. Ltd.

ECA2 pushed the envelope of innovation with BIG-O, creating the largest sea water curtain ever attempted in a multimedia show - the cascade screen - and then incorporating various show elements like lighting, flames, lasers and video in a new and unique way.

Incorporation of lighting onto the 35-meter-high water curtain was a challenge. ECA2's new approach to technology pushed the team to createnew ways of technical delivery and maintenance such as a custom-made housing traverse lighting dolly that can be slid out of the lights' protective housing for maintenance, on-board programming and bulb replacement. It is this type of innovation that pushed the ECA2 team to create best new practices for the industry.

The success of BIG-O as an emotional journey is exemplified in the 100,000 weekly visitors the show attracted during the EXPO and, because the committee decided to turn the BIG-O experience into a permanent show, the many others who visit BIG-O every day.

ECA2 Project Developer/Producer

For over 30 years, ECA2 has been creating and producing major events and shows worldwide. Renowned for its outstanding creativity, innovative designs and technical expertise, ECA2 devises unique creations for special events, World Expos, Olympic ceremonies and permanent shows for theme parks. The in-house design and technical engineering team ensures a true 360-degree delivery of services from A to Z. This methodology was carried throughout the production life cycle of BIG-O.

Design, Creation, Production Director & Producer: Jean-Christophe Canizares ECA2

Head of Operations & Technical Director: Guillaume Duflot ECA2

Screenplay, Artistic Director & Show Director: Moira Smith ECA2

Multimedia and Show Direction: James Thomson

Music and Soundtrack: Philippe Villar, Pascal Lengagne

Sound Designer: Yoan Corchia

Lighting Designers: Frederic Fayard, Johan Chabal

Laser Designer: Claude Lifante

Video Projection Engineer: Ga l Piquet

Video Graphist: Karine Jourdain, Pierre-Yves Joseph

Artistic Production Manager: Vanessa d'Alessandro

First Assistant of Artistic Directors: Pauline Moss

BIG-O Architecture: Mark Fisher

Ocean Water Fountain: WET Design

Architects and Stage Designers: Julie Moreau, Virginie Martin

Technical Director: Jason Fisher

Technical Managers: Ken Lo, Lawrence Ryan

Operations Manager: Stephane Plume

About Martin by HARMAN

As a world leader in the creation of dynamic lighting solutions for the entertainment, architectural, and commercial sectors, Martin lighting and video systems are renowned the world over. Martin also offers a range of advanced lighting controllers and media servers, as well as a complete line of smoke machines as a complement to intelligent lighting. Martin operates the industry's most complete and capable distributor network with local partners in nearly 100 countries. Founded in 1987 and based in Aarhus, Denmark, Martin is the lighting division of global infotainment and audio company HARMAN International Industries.

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