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	Cutting-Edge Designs for Enduring Names in Music

Cutting-Edge Designs for Enduring Names in Music

Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Functions	Facility Management Quality Assurance Sales & Marketing
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration Training
Challenge	Max Conwell, founder of Naked Eye Lighting, faced the challenge of evolving lighting technology and the need to create innovative and adaptable designs for high-profile clients in the music industry. As lighting technology advanced, Conwell needed to integrate new tools and techniques, such as video projection and 3D pixel mapping, into his designs. Additionally, the wide range of venues and international tours presented logistical challenges, requiring adaptable and versatile lighting solutions that could be easily modified to meet different requirements. Read More
About Customer	Naked Eye Lighting, founded by Max Conwell in 2005, is an independent design consultancy based in London, England. The company specializes in lighting design for concerts, fashion shows, events, architectural projects, and television. Conwell, who has a background as a lighting technician, established the company with a client-centric approach, focusing on selecting the right equipment for each project without being tied to specific vendors or suppliers. Naked Eye Lighting has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Morrissey, No Doubt, and Incubus, and has built a reputation for innovative and cutting-edge lighting designs. Read More
Solution	To address the challenges, Conwell utilized Vectorworks Spotlight software, which offers comprehensive 3D modeling capabilities and interoperability with other software programs. This allowed Conwell to create detailed and adaptable lighting designs that could be easily modified for different venues and international tours. The software's Fixture Replace feature enabled quick swapping of lighting fixtures to meet local requirements. Additionally, Conwell used connectCAD, a Vectorworks add-on, to generate schematic diagrams and layout drawings, ensuring clear communication with technicians and installers. The Lightwright partner product tool facilitated the documentation process, allowing Conwell to generate and reconcile paperwork seamlessly. The integration of these tools enabled Conwell to create innovative lighting designs that incorporated video projection, pixel mapping, and media servers, enhancing the visual experience for both the performers and the audience. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Quality Assurance

Sales & Marketing

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Max Conwell, founder of Naked Eye Lighting, faced the challenge of evolving lighting technology and the need to create innovative and adaptable designs for high-profile clients in the music industry. As lighting technology advanced, Conwell needed to integrate new tools and techniques, such as video projection and 3D pixel mapping, into his designs. Additionally, the wide range of venues and international tours presented logistical challenges, requiring adaptable and versatile lighting solutions that could be easily modified to meet different requirements.

About Customer

Naked Eye Lighting, founded by Max Conwell in 2005, is an independent design consultancy based in London, England. The company specializes in lighting design for concerts, fashion shows, events, architectural projects, and television. Conwell, who has a background as a lighting technician, established the company with a client-centric approach, focusing on selecting the right equipment for each project without being tied to specific vendors or suppliers. Naked Eye Lighting has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Morrissey, No Doubt, and Incubus, and has built a reputation for innovative and cutting-edge lighting designs.

Solution

To address the challenges, Conwell utilized Vectorworks Spotlight software, which offers comprehensive 3D modeling capabilities and interoperability with other software programs. This allowed Conwell to create detailed and adaptable lighting designs that could be easily modified for different venues and international tours. The software's Fixture Replace feature enabled quick swapping of lighting fixtures to meet local requirements. Additionally, Conwell used connectCAD, a Vectorworks add-on, to generate schematic diagrams and layout drawings, ensuring clear communication with technicians and installers. The Lightwright partner product tool facilitated the documentation process, allowing Conwell to generate and reconcile paperwork seamlessly. The integration of these tools enabled Conwell to create innovative lighting designs that incorporated video projection, pixel mapping, and media servers, enhancing the visual experience for both the performers and the audience.

Impact #1	Conwell's use of Vectorworks Spotlight software allowed for efficient and adaptable lighting designs that could be easily modified for different venues and international tours.
Impact #2	The integration of connectCAD and Lightwright tools facilitated clear communication with technicians and installers, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation.
Impact #3	The use of video projection technology and pixel mapping enhanced the visual experience for both performers and the audience, creating a more immersive and engaging show.

Impact #1

Conwell's use of Vectorworks Spotlight software allowed for efficient and adaptable lighting designs that could be easily modified for different venues and international tours.

Impact #2

The integration of connectCAD and Lightwright tools facilitated clear communication with technicians and installers, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation.

Impact #3

The use of video projection technology and pixel mapping enhanced the visual experience for both performers and the audience, creating a more immersive and engaging show.

Benefit #1	Conwell has worked with Morrissey on multiple tours, including those in 2004, 2007, 2009, and 2014.
Benefit #2	The use of Vectorworks Spotlight's Fixture Replace feature allowed for quick swapping of lighting fixtures, ensuring compliance with local requirements in different countries.
Benefit #3	The integration of video projection technology and pixel mapping has become a vital part of Morrissey's shows, enhancing the visual experience for the audience.

Benefit #1

Conwell has worked with Morrissey on multiple tours, including those in 2004, 2007, 2009, and 2014.

Benefit #2

The use of Vectorworks Spotlight's Fixture Replace feature allowed for quick swapping of lighting fixtures, ensuring compliance with local requirements in different countries.

Benefit #3

The integration of video projection technology and pixel mapping has become a vital part of Morrissey's shows, enhancing the visual experience for the audience.

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