The International Laser Display Association (ILDA) Awards, bestowed each year to honor companies and individuals around the world for achievements in laser light, are the Oscars of the laser industry. The artistic category covers all areas of laser display, including huge shows and laser graphics. In 2013, ILDA received 233 entries from 33 companies for consideration. Lightwave is honored to have received five artistic awards this year.
Lightwave Wins Five 2013 ILDA Awards
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Abstract Show - First Place - "According to You"
A fast pasted visual assault on the senses via abstract imagery.
Programmer: Mike Dunn
Music: Orianthi “According to You”
Length of original show: 3:20
Abstract Show - Second Place - "Planet Claire"
An abstract visual representation of a journey transporting the viewer to another planet and beyond.
Programmer: Mike Dunn
Music: The B-52’s “Planet Claire”
Length of original show: 4:40
Nightclub/Disco/Music Festival Show - Third Place - "Ultra Festival 2013"
Several stages at one of the largest music festivals in the world are filled with an abundance of laser light.
Stage and Laser/Lighting Design by SJ Lighting
Programming by SJ Lighting, Dierson Design and Mike Smrcka
Laser Production Manager: Graham Small
Laser Media Server Programming by Mike Dunn
Laser Technicians: George Dodworth, Derek Abbott, Eliav Kadosh, Laura Maloney, Neal Nance, Mark Nath, Jesse Parker, Zane Shapiro.
Planetarium Show - Third Place - "Dark Side of the Moon"
An update to the timeless classic with modern laser technology and effects, giving audiences a new take on the planetarium laser show experience.
Programmer: Mike Dunn
Fog Technician: Lindsay Van Meter
Planetarium Coordinator: Jack Dunn
Music: Pink Floyd
Length of original show: 47:00
Laser Photography - First Place - "Beam Me Up"
Vibrant colors create a field of Trek-style energized transporter effect, ready for sending red shirts to their inevitable doom.
Photographer: Lindsay Van Meter
Programmer: Mike Dunn
