Have you ever wondered what lighting technology helps illuminate Mystère?
In May 1994, Theater Crafts International (TCI) magazine took a peek into Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère and reviewed the lighting technology (specifically providing a list of lighting products) used in the production. While this information is older and may now be out-of-date, it does provide a unique opportunity to review what kind of lighting equipment goes into bringing Cirque productions to life in light:
The equipment list is divided into two camps: Cinema Services and TMB Associates. These two companies provided the equipment listed beneath their names.
Cinema Services (Las Vegas, NV):
- 8 – 90†Light Bar w/6 Par 64s VN
- 8 – 60†Light Bar w/4 Par 64s ACLs
- 6 – Altman 9 Lights
- 50 – Altman 5 degree ERS
- 100 – Altman 10 Degree ERS
- 24 – Altman 3 Cell Far Cyc Units
- 10 – Altman 3 Circuit 76†Zip Strips
- 4 – Altman Micro Ellipse Spots
- 350 – Altman Par 64 Fixtures
- 4 – Lycian Starklite II Followspots
- 2 – Strong Xenon 2K Followspots, Long Throw
- 4 – Wildfire S/F 400W UV Fixtures w/DMX Shutters
- 90 – 7†Color Ram Scrollers
- 32 – Altman 3 Circuit 76†Zip Strips
- 32 – 10†Color Ram Scrollers
- 8 – 9 Light Color Ram Scrollers
- 15 – Color Ram Power Supplies
- 130 – Scroller Data/Power 25’ Cables
- 30 – GAM Twin Spins for ETC Units
- 24 – Ray Lite Reflectors for PAR64s
- 1 – Colortran Medallion Console, Full Backup, 3 Monitors and Remote
- 2 – Compulite Animator Console w/Remote
- 5 – 2.5k Pani Projectors w/Image Scroller and Dimming Shutters
TMB Associates (Burbank, CA):
- 300 – ETC Source 4 19 Degree ERS
- 30 – ETC Source 4 26 Degree ERS
- 30 – ETC Source 4 36 Degree ERS
- 6 – 6K HMI Fresnels w/Color Ram
- 29 – Clay Paky Superscans
- 10 – Clay Paky Gobo
- Rotators for Above
- All Cable for the Install