Cycloramas are fixtures equipped with an optical system, either symmetrical or asymmetrical, designed to illuminate large surfaces with the widest and most uniform light beam possible.
- Symmetrical diffusers, also called ribaltine, distribute light frontally in a symmetrical way and are used for direct illumination of scenic objects (e.g., actors).
- Asymmetrical diffusers, commonly called cyclorama, are used to evenly illuminate theater backdrops and cinema cycloramas.
Cyclorama
The backdrop diffusers of the Cyclorama Series evenly illuminate any type of surface and are available in 300W and 600W LED versions.
Thanks to the extremely wide horizontal beam and the ability to generate an almost infinite range of colors, they ensure significant savings both in the number of fixtures needed and in the power consumed, thus reducing energy consumption.
With only 300W of color LED, it is possible to achieve a more uniform lighting effect and a brighter light output compared to a traditional 1000W white halogen light.
Cyclorama 300 watt
CYC LED 300W is an asymmetric direct light wall-washer that operates with overlapping crossed beams, ensuring a uniform projection of 6×6 meters in width by positioning the fixture just 1.5 meters from the backdrop.
Cyclorama 600 watt
CYC LED 600W is an asymmetric direct light wall-washer featuring two parallel rows of LEDs, thus ensuring a uniform projection of 6×8 meters in width by positioning the fixture just 0.75 meters from the backdrop.
The Hyperion Series Spotlight fixtures are capable of emulating the performance of a halogen lamp.
In the continuous effort to satisfy light designers “nostalgic” for halogen light and to approach the natural perception the human eye has of an object illuminated by LED, it is not enough for the static light to simulate halogen light; it must also do so in its dynamic adjustment. For an LED fixture to behave like a halogen fixture, three aspects must be considered:
The dimmer curve, which represents the inertia with which the light is delivered by the source depending on the signal it receives. It can be set as linear or quadratic with a “slow release” curvature.
The delay, meaning the “latency” with which a filament starts emitting light after receiving the electrical stimulus. It shifts the curve by milliseconds, adjustable.
The amber shift effect (not available)
All the spotlights of the Hyperion Series include features designed to solve or minimize these disturbances. For example:
Silent mode – a spotlight needs a cooling system to operate properly, which can be passive (like a radiator) or active (with fans that “blow” away hot air to keep the source within an ideal temperature range). The silent mode function allows control over the speed and thus the noise of these fans: an algorithm detects internal temperatures via a thermostat and regulates the current to ensure continuous operation of the spotlight, preventing damage or shutdowns. In certain situations, such as in the lighting grid above a symphony orchestra or in some art museums, “absolute silence” is required, so it is necessary to be able to disable the fans.
Flicker free – when recording a show with cameras or even just a smartphone camera, annoying flickering may appear on the screen due to frequency conflicts between the LED light emission and the scanning of the receiving camera’s sensor. This conflict must be resolved either by adjusting the camera’s recording settings or the parameters of the LED source.
I fari Spotlight della Serie Hyperion sono in grado di emulare le prestazioni di una lampada alogena.
Nella continua ricerca di soddisfare light designers “nostalgici” della luce alogena e per avvicinarsi alla naturale percezione che l’occhio umano ha di un oggetto illuminato a led, non basta che la luce statica simuli la luce alogena, ma che lo sia anche nella sua regolazione dinamica. Affinchè un faro a LED si comporti come un faro alogeno, tre sono gli aspetti da considerare:
la curva dimmer che rappresenta l’inerzia con cui la luce viene restituita dalla sorgente in funzione del segnale che riceve. Puo’ essere impostata come lineare o quadratica con curvatura a “rilascio lento”.
il delay, vale a dire il “ritardo” con cui un filamento inizia ad emette luce dopo che riceve lo stimolo elettrico. Sposta la curva di millisecondi, regolabili.
l’effetto amber shift (non disponibile)
Booster – this is a function that allows increasing the light output of individual channels by up to +20% when a color tint or CCT value is selected in which not all channels are at full power. A microprocessor monitors the LED’s operating temperature and updates the source control parameters in real time.
Stand alone – this function allows controlling one or more fixtures without using a console. The software enables creating one or more static colors and defining the duration and sequence of each.
The function can be set on a single fixture or on a group of fixtures. In the latter case, it is necessary to define the “master” fixture and the “slave” fixtures.
Calibration – when using a group of fixtures, it can happen that one or more of them, with the same DMX values, has a color component (e.g., red) that needs to be “corrected” to match the color tone of the other fixtures. This function allows modifying the spectral curve of a fixture by adjusting the contribution of a single color within the array.
Custom presets – in addition to a rich library of “factory” colors (standard presets), it is possible to create and save up to 10 colors within a second library (custom presets).
In old halogen fixtures, modifying the white color temperature required the use of CTO (orange) and CTB (blue) conversion filters.
In the CYC LED, it is possible to set the white color temperature between 2,700K and 8,000K directly from the fixture menu.
Selectable between 8 and 16 bits, dimming occurs without stepping, flashing, or visible flickering.
Within the intuitive menu, it is possible to choose between different dimming curves.
A special algorithm also ensures that the color temperature remains constant during dimming.
WIRELESS DMX VERSION (ON REQUEST)
In the wireless version, the DMX signal is transmitted via cable from the console (or splitter) to a transmitter that converts it into a radio signal, which is then sent to a receiver installed in the fixture. This solution is useful in situations where cable use is not possible or is discouraged due to excessive distances.
System compatible with Multiverse® technology by City Theatrical.
Movements
Light is also movement. For this reason, we offer a wide range of custom solutions for DMX motorization and pole-controlled movements.
Our movement systems are capable of handling any theatrical and television lighting fixture from our production as well as from other major brands, including fog machines and video projectors.
The yokes are designed for those who want to maintain the photometric performance of classic products while increasing their flexibility of use, greatly saving time in aiming and repositioning.
For more information, please visit the Movements section.
