OVO is back and brighter than ever thanks to new light projection technology from 4U2C… In the video above, Oliver Goulet, 4U2C Producer, discusses the new technology his company employed for OVO’s final acrobatic number and more.
WAIT, WHO IS 4U2C?
Founded in 2013, 4U2C specializes in the design of visual elements. Combining scenography, lighting, video and 3D effects/mapping, the company has earned a prominent place on the local and international scene. Since its debut, 4U2C has developed more than 100 projects for sporting events and festivals such as the pre-game festivities for the Montreal Canadians, Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, OSHEAGA, Heavy Montreal, Igloofest as well as permanent architectural installations and the visual content for the opening ceremonies of the 2014 Central America and Caribbean Games. 4U2C continues to enjoy the support of its shareholders, Solotech and Cirque du Soleil.
Their tools are lights, stagecraft and video production, but their product is emotion. That’s what they deliver, no matter the medium or the venue. 4U2C creates powerful connections between audiences and performers, brands and fans. When you’re immersed in one of the unique audiovisual experiences that they’ve helped create, it’s an unforgettable moment!
4U2C is a one-stop shop for the creative and production needs of any multimedia event. They are built around the notion of integrated creation: the desire to provide a creative environment where lighting, architectural design, media content and technology are seamlessly combined. “Our approach is that of a creative production designer who oversees every aspect of the visual design of a live event production. We believe multimedia means a production that brings together the various disciplines of visual design in a cohesive whole, and at 4U2C we encompass creative director, production designer and technical director.”
WHAT DOES 4U2C DO?
• Stage & Event Design — Count on us to create innovative visual worlds for live and special events, both large and small. Scenic design, stage design, special effects and technical expertise combine to offer you a truly memorable experience.
• Lighting Design — Whether we’re designing stunning lighting for a building facade, or supercharging a live event with hundreds of moving lights and audience-worn LED bracelets, you can always trust us to show you in your best light.
• Visual Content and Production — Our in-house studio offers everything you need to create engaging imagery, including concept research and storyboarding, HD filming and editing, 2D and 3D animation, motion design, special effects, green-screen shooting, compositing and post-production.
• Coordination and Project Managemet — Brilliant artistic productions don’t just happen on their own. It takes leadership. In addition to world-class creative direction, you’ll have a content producer and an executive producer who coordinate production and ensure that our multidisciplinary team delivers a flawless experience.
MEET THE ARTISANS
• Yves Aucoin, President — Thirty years of experience have earned Yves an international reputation as an original and talented artistic director. While creating stunning shows for renowned clients like Celine Dion, the Cirque du Soleil LOVE the Beatles or Johnny Hallyday. Yves, as the creative director, brings undeniable creativity and award-winning expertise to the table.
• Stéphane Mongeau, Executive Vice President — As executive producer and VP of production, Stéphane spent the last decade supervising the creation of over a dozen box-office hits for the renowned Cirque du Soleil. Before the Cirque, he brought his virtuosity in lighting design and production managment to hundreds of stage productions by acclaimed directors such as Robert Lepage, Diane Paulus or Denis Marleau.
• Olivier Goulet, Content Producer — Olivier began working as a freelancer with Théâtre Ubu, PIGI Canada and La Cité de L’Énergie de Shawiningan. In 2005, he co-founded Geodezik and made his entry into the international rock‘n roll scene by working with artists such as Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, The Black Keys, and Rihanna among others, who turned to him to enrich their shows with video scenographic content.
To learn more about 4U2C, visit their website at:
< http://4u2c.com/ >
