Blog Series: Behind the Scenes

Why STRIKE V? 2025 Glastonbury Festival BTS with LD Tim Fawkes

Written by on August 20, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

Lighting Designer Tim Fawkes shares how STRIKE V delivered the punch to match The Prodigy’s energy on stage, whilst striking the right balance between the live festival experience and the demands of the camera.

“My first gig with The Prodigy was in 2012. I was teching back then and have been designing for them since 2017.”

“The Prodigy songs always lend themselves to creating big, dramatic moves in the intros and outros and breakdowns.”

“One of the challenges of bringing The Prodigy to Glastonbury is finding a good balance between what the live audience sees and what the audience at home sees. The intensity of the live experience demands an equal response from the dynamic in the lighting, which is not always great for TV.”

“STRIKE V was a great choice for this show because, with the electrofrosting, it has the intensity and the dispersion of a Color STRIKE M color strobe, but the native narrow beam of STRIKE V means that you can focus all of that intensity in a controlled way which looks great on camera.”

“The LED dot also adds a secondary gear to that for those moments when you need background fill without the intensity of the main cells.”

“Their powerful beam nature and multi-layer effect was something I quite enjoyed. To have an extra layer on a fixture gives you an extra gear of rhythm that you can create out of one light.”

STRIKE V Light Snacks:

Optimizing STRIKE V strobe effects for the camera

Learn how to build offset strobe looks using the cells and dots on STRIKE V. From dialing in the frost for camera-friendly diffusion to adjusting flash rates independently.

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STRIKE V pixel mapping tips and tricks

Whether you’re a lighting designer, programmer, or just getting started, this quick tutorial will help you learn how simple it is to pixel map STRIKE V.

Apply RGB pixel effects in seconds
Adjust frost levels for better visibility
Layer multiple effects for dynamic looks
Add movement and part control to break up effects

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Explore the full STRIKE family

See what makes each one a showstopper.

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LD Corey Easterbrook Talks Turning Up the Color with WELL | CHAUVET Professional

Written by on May 23, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

When lighting designer Corey Easterbrook was asked to create a vibrant look for a last-minute event, he reached for a powerful solution that could handle the demands of fast-paced setups without sacrificing color quality or output: the WELL family of wireless, battery-powered LED luminaires from CHAUVET Professional.

“When a client’s coming to you with a last-minute event, don’t worry,” Corey says. “These battery-powered uplights are so fast to deploy—and key in the world of galas and weddings. In so many event situations, if you’ve got two cases of uplights and a small speaker system, you can meet a lot of needs.”

Meet the WELL Family

The WELL family is designed to bring wireless freedom and creative flexibility to a broad range of event environments. With battery power, wireless DMX control, and elegant form factors, these fixtures are built for the realities of live events, where fast setup and high visual impact are essential.

Here’s a complete look at the WELL lineup:

WELL FIT X – A sleek, compact uplight with a powerful punch.
WELL BATTEN 14X4 – A bright, linear fixture ideal for architectural highlights and stage design.
WELL PANEL X – A versatile panel for wide, colorful washes.
WELL POD 3X4 – A robust pod-style fixture for punchy spot applications.
WELL POD 2X6 – A high-output pod fixture offering even more coverage.

Each unit brings advanced color mixing and wireless convenience to any setting, indoors or out. Now, with RGB + Warm White sources, designers like Corey can achieve truer, more natural-looking colors for any application.

I’m really excited about the new WELL RGB-Warm-White sources,” Corey says. “Because now, in that spectrum, it’s way easier to mix. I can get really good true colors. And if you watch the video, you’ll see the new WELL Batten—I never went above 8% output on those fixtures. They are bright!”

Watch: Corey’s WELL Experience

▶️ Watch the full interview with Corey Easterbrook
▶️ See Corey’s full WELL event lighting show
▶️ Read Corey’s behind-the-scenes design breakdown

Programming your WELL fixtures has never been easier. The WELL CONNECT interface and ConnectFX App unlock a world of intuitive control, right from your phone or tablet.

→ Learn more about ConnectFX

With new décor-matching accessories, advanced mounting and diffusion options, and wireless control built-in, the WELL family is designed to meet the evolving needs of event professionals worldwide.

DO IT WELL.
Design boldly. Move freely. Light smarter.

→ Explore the full WELL Playlist on YouTube

STRIKE V Pixel Mapping Tricks

Written by David on May 5, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

Senior Product Manager Michael Graham shows us how easy it is to pixel map STRIKE V.

All these tips are demonstrated live in our latest Light Snacks: Pixel Mapping Tricks with STRIKE V

STRIKE V features independently controlled LED diode plates and a smart variable frost that can be combined to produce dynamic multi-layer pixel effects. Follow our Light Snacks playlist for all our tips on programming STRIKE V’s layers of cells, dots and electrostatic frost.

Key takeaways from this episode:

Bring the frost up to fine-tune the best on-camera look.

Program the dot layer by adding color and effects
Program the cell layer, also adding color and effects
Adjust the effect speed to land on the desired look and feel

Then, add movement to the effect to really bring the look alive (be sure to watch our live Light Snacks demo to appreciate the visual impact of this step)

Want more STRIKE V tips? Watch and Learn:

STRIKE V Strobe Effects

Learn how to build offset strobe looks using STRIKE V’s dual layers of cells and dots, adjust flash rates independently, and dial in its smart variable frost for fine-tuned on-camera looks.

Want to hear from LDs who’ve programmed STRIKE V?

Don’t miss Joe Watrach’s full BTS interview.

Behind the Scenes with LD Joe Watrach & STRIKE V

“The ability to layer and stack different looks is huge. One second, you’ve got tight, sharp beams and sparkling strobe effects, and the next, you drop in the smart electrostatic frost, and suddenly, the entire beam flattens out beautifully—without killing output. It’s a game-changer. Whether you’re doing arena-scale production, live broadcasts, or intimate performance lighting, this thing delivers.” – Joe Watrach

Enjoy Joe’s STRIKE V light show before you go: Bring On The FAME

Meet STRIKE V:

https://chauvetprofessional.com/products/strike-v/

Live From Central Park: Behind the Scenes at the SummerStage Festival

Written by on July 17, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

Spencer Lavoie, founder of 4Life Entertainment and Technology Solutions:

“4Life Entertainment is really excited to share the summer with SummerStage.
Central Park approached me as a potential vendor for this site approximately half a year ago.
They were looking to expand their arsenal of equipment while providing the versatility of weatherproofing.”

“We were also tasked with bringing out some more color and engagement for folks to feel a vibrant party atmosphere and setting.
The CHAUVET Professional equipment was able to offer that flawlessly.”

“We built out our rig with a Maverick Storm base.
The great thing about Maverick Storm is that I don’t have to think about anything.
I leave it up, hanging, for multiple months, and it’s a great opportunity to not have to worry about the elements.”

“Color STRIKE M brings eye candy and intensity, all in one piece of equipment.”

“We have about 70 fixtures behind us ranging from hybrids to profiles to beams from the Maverick Storm line, some STRIKE arrays, along with COLORado Panel Q40, quite a bit of uplighting around the venue, and distribution networking from CHAUVET Professional as well.”

“The CHAUVET Professional equipment gave us both power efficiency, channel efficiency, and a great price point to be able to supply everything they were looking for, all within that umbrella. As you can see, it all worked out, because here we are.”

SummerStage 2024 was also home to Dreamland Pride’s epic party.

Photo credits: Bryan Kwon

Meet the gear:

Color STRIKE M:
IP65 rated motorized strobe/wash with two ultra-bright, white light tube elements surrounded by an electrifying, color-mixing, and pixel-mappable face. This versatile strobe light can double as a wash fixture with 180° tilt range to throw bright saturated color wherever you need.

Maverick Storm

COLORado

STRIKE

Coachella 2024: BTS at Peso Pluma

Written by on May 24, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

Meet the LDs who designed and programmed Peso Pluma’s show at this year’s Coachella.

Watch the full interview with Marcus Jessup, Lighting Designer

“This year, for Peso, as a reggaeton artist, we wanted to create different moments throughout the show to make it special. Being able to use our Color STRIKE M strobes in both our grid and our floor package created a great complement.

“I was definitely looking for a hybrid fixture to start with to go along with this design. Maverick Storm 1 Hybrid has great output and I really enjoy the color mixing it provides. We wanted something super punchy and super bright for the fifty dancers we have on stage.

“I’m very happy with the fixture selection and look forward to using them again in the future.”

Watch the full interview with Eliot Jessep, Lighting Designer

“When we were programming this show, the idea was to be quite theatrical. We’re telling quite a story with this.

“Color STRIKE M strobes are in big rows along the side trusses and in the ring of the set as well, which creates a really great feature piece – we can pop a lot of cool effects with their pixels. They’re my new favorite strobe. Super bright and I love the depth and hit we get from their white cells. Their color mixing is incredible as well.

“Maverick Storm 1 Hybrid moving heads line both sides of the stage. We’ve got them in a huge upstage truss as well which gives a great backlight look. They’re super punchy on the ground. The color mixing was great. I really enjoyed programming the strobe and gobo rotating effects we pulled out of them.”

Meet the gear:

Maverick Storm 1 Hybrid: The latest Maverick series IP65 technology comes together with an advanced optical system designed to optimize output from an Osram 420W 7700K source. This combination Beam/Spot/Wash fixture delivers stadium-scale output and CMY color mixing that produces the boldest reds, greens and blues while perfectly matching its fellow Mavericks in the rig.

Tech Talks Coming Soon: July

Written by on July 6, 2020. Posted in Uncategorized.

Tune in Tune in Thursdays at 2pm (EST) / 19hr (BST) on Facebook LIVE, YouTube, and IGTV for the virtual series packed with how-to’s, in-depth trainings, and design topics followed by a LIVE Q&A hosted by CHAUVET Professional Product Managers to elevate your skillset. Here’s what you can look forward to. Find more resources on the CHAUVET Professional Training Page.

July 2nd—IP Fixture & Maintenance/ What IP
Ratings Mean

July
9th—Adding Texture with Gobos & Effects

July
16th—Behind the Scenes with Life.Church

July
23rd— Using Color, Angle, and
Gobos to Recreate Outdoor Scenes Onstage

July
30th—How to Pick the Right Video Pitch for Your Application

Throwback Thursday – Dimming and Electricity

Written by David on July 29, 2015. Posted in Uncategorized.

There is a really cool website that deals with the beginnings of filament lighting in theatres. Everyone should check it out as it speaks to the beginnings of our present era in the history of lighting. Check out CASSSTUDIO6 for some amazing behind the scenes shots and history of our industry.

The above photo is of the electrical room in the Paris Opera House in 1887

While LEDs are becoming more and more prevelant in the theatrical world, there are still plenty of places where standard dimming is still being used and installed. This is why CHAUVET Professional came up with the Ovation ED 190-WW and Ovation FD 165-WW. These are LED fixtures that are designed to work with both DMX control and dimming systems. A true bridge between the old and the new.

Behind the Scenes with ALL THAT REMAINS!

Written by on May 8, 2015. Posted in Uncategorized.

There’s nothing quite like having a backstage tour of a great show — and we like to deliver here at CHAUVET Professional! Here’s a great video of the band ALL THAT REMAINS as they were on Behind the Scenes. Check it out!

BEHIND THE SCENES: PVP S5’s and WSVN-TV7 News!

Written by on April 6, 2015. Posted in Uncategorized.

We’re Behind the Scenes once again with the CHAUVET Professional PVP S5 video panels at WSVN-TV7 News — walk through the studio and installation and learn about the people behind the celebrated WSVN-TV7 studio!

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October 2014’s TOP TEN POSTS on the CHAUVET Professional Blog!

Written by on November 7, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

We love to see what you like to read! This last month was no exception, check out what you, the readership, called the Top Ten Posts for October 2014! Check it out!!!

Counting down from post #10…

#10: Chicago’s Thalia Hall Goes CHAUVET Professional!