Johannesburg-based lighting design, rental and production company Blackmotion has invested in the latest Robe moving light technology.
The company specialises in television and live productions of all types, and one of the keys to their success has been keeping the rental stock fully updated in order to offer the most flexible and cost effective designs and packages to clients.
Owner and founder Kagiso Tiro Daystar Moima (KG) says, "Robe products offer a distinctive look to any lighting scheme which is especially appropriate for TV shows. Using Robe has enabled us to create amazing lighting and lots of drama, whether it's illuminating elaborate sets or scenic elements or making a concert stage look funky and exciting."
Blackmotion's new Robin 600E Spot and Beams and LEDWash 600s were delivered by Robe's South African distributor, DWR.
The company's first purchase of Robe was back in 2009. DWR's Duncan Riley first introduced them to the brand and KG bought six ColorSpot 250E ATs which have been in constant use ever since.
KG is impressed with the quality and multi-purpose functionality of Robe's luminaires, "Clients love the colour ranges and the gobo selections," he says.
As well as offering design services, Blackmotion also works as an equipment supplier for shows and productions, "Most LDs prefer a range of Robe moving lights in their rigs," observes KG, saying he's also noticed that the new handbag-sized LEDBeam 100 is a real 'buzz' fixture of the moment!
As soon as Blackmotion took delivery of their new Robes, the units went straight out on a string of shows including dance and entertainment extravaganza Jim Alley Crew vs Crew, the African Traditional Music Show and music show Club 808 - all with lighting designed by Letetsa Ledwaba, who is also KG's business partner.
