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Gear reviews: Robe Spiider, Clay-Paky Scenius Profile

I will preface this review by stating that these opinions are mine, and not necessarily those of any of my clients, gear providers, employees, or anybody associated with Blueshift Design. My gear reviews are long-winded, prone to digression, and highly opinionated. If you use what I say to make any real decisions without seeing these products for yourself, you’re insane. The Robe Spiider Robe is a Czech Republic company that’s been around for a while. The company has seen a revival in recent years, with their gear experiencing a sudden uptick in popularity, especially in the United States. I first became aware of the company when VER recommended their ROBIN 600 Wash for the tour I designed for Ronnie Dunn.… Read More »Gear reviews: Robe Spiider, Clay-Paky Scenius Profile

GLOW

Described as “A dancer writes a diary entry.”, this experimental dance piece by Jonah Haber features dancer Niamh Wilson shot against a phosphorescent (glow in the dark) wall. As the dancer moves through the space, a strobe periodically fires, freezing her position in shadow against the surface behind her. Observe: GLOW from Jonah Haber on Vimeo.   I’m a huge fan of dance, and – as you know – light, and this is a delightful and unexpected usage of light in the art of dance. I wonder how possible it would be to create a reactive phosphorescent softgoods backdrop and use this concept elsewhere.