Color Block 2

Opera Erotique, Dept. of Dance, York University, Toronto
William J. Mackwood, Lighting Designer and Assistant Professor of Production and Design
"...to have the full range of saturated colors (that never burn out), plus the subtle acting area warms and cools, all selectable by the major gel manufacturer’s designation on the Jands Vista, offered tremendous flexibility, a huge step towards ‘design-on-demand’. The fade curves were excellent, with no popping or drop-offs. And the ability to truly have a zero count (no tungsten afterglow), made for some exciting special effect sequences."

Various Events, UK, Mike Oates, Project Manager, HSL Lighting
"...HSL has always been keen to be the market leader in the provision of LED technology and when we saw a demo of the Color Block 2’s capabilities, we knew that it was the next logical step for our LED rental stock. It does what is says on the tin; bright and versatile."

WSOPE 2009, Christopher Runnells, Lighting Designer
"I have not had much luck getting the correct quality or colour temperature of light out of these types of fixtures in the past and have always had the problem of multi coloured shadows...I was surprised by the unit’s ability to produce such an even blend of white light using its single cell RGBA colour mixing. This resulted in the perfect colour temperature of white light and a very even wash over areas, with no multi coloured shadows...I would highly recommend the Color Block 2 as my LED fixture of choice."

BRDC 2009 British Grand Prix Ball, Peter Keiderling, Managing Director, A.C. Special Projects Ltd.
"I was really impressed with this latest generation of Chroma-Q™ LED fixtures. The Color Block 2 units gave a fantastic even wash onto the ceiling, with exceptional colour rendering. They are ideal for providing a theatrical element to architectural lighting, as well as their obvious performance lighting applications."

Various Events, UK, Andy Cheshire, Technical Production Manager, West End Studios
"With the new Color Block 2s we have found them to be out on hire the whole time; having the extra punch and more even spread, they are even more flexible than ever before. We now use them to up light our drape sets and provide back light for cameras on top of screens, along with the normal truss warmers and foot lights. The fact that they are so low power and have a small foot print means they can be thrown in just about anywhere with great results."

Various Events, UK, Richard Bowden, Managing Director, Sterling Event Group
"We have had the Color Block 2 units for about five months and they have been a popular addition to our LED stock. As well as being a popular dry hire product, they have been busy on our own events. The product is a robust and incredibly versatile fixture with a high output and stunning colour reproduction, especially white, and all from such a compact unit."

Church Production Magazine, August 2009, Product Review by Greg Persinger
"...the pastel color range was greatly increased... The most impressive feature of the color mixing that I found was the ability to mix a nice warm white that made very good-looking skin tones. Since most color mixing LED fixtures don't make very good warm whites this was a huge 'win' in my book..."

"...It has an exceptionally smooth dimmer curve that makes it look like you are dimming an incandescent lighting fixture on a standard dimmer. It is nice and smooth and very even from zero to 100%..."

"...A single color block could easily wash a four-foot to six-foot–wide set piece, and a continuous row of Color Block 2’s would be great for smoothly lighting a cyc or a large back wall... It is a great fixture and would definitely be a great addition to any lighting rig..."

2009 Juno Awards, Alex Nadon, Show LD
"Where do I start? The Color Block 2 is the first LED product that when turned on gives me a clean white without adjustment. As a result, the unit looks as good coming towards the camera as it does going away from it. With most LED products, I worry about seeing the light source because it does not match the color scheme. With the Color Block 2 though, it’s so accurate that I actually want to see it. It flares as good as it lights. From a designer’s perspective I do not have to compensate anymore, as I usually do with other LED fixtures."

"The beam shape is predictable. Instead of a splash, it has a defined shape that is far easier to predict when I design, therefore making it easier to match my design with reality. The dimming is far less mechanical than other LED fixtures and it blends nicely with conventionally dimmed fixtures. All the control modes make it usable as a scalpel rather than a hammer. Also, the small size means you can pack them tighter, making them a softer source."

Various TV Shows, UK Steve Wells, Operations Manager, Richard Martin Lighting
"The decision to invest in Color Block 2 was simple; we had the demand from a number of Lighting Designers who we demonstrated the product to, liked it and requested it again. Richard Martin Lighting prides itself on listening and reacting to our clients' requirements. Excellent customer service is the core basis of the company."

Blue Peter BBC TV Show, Show LD Lee Allen
"I loved the Color Block 2 units. I could make them the right length for the set, they are small and have a prominent, good amber."

PLSN, Color Block 2 Road Test, April 2009, Richard Cadena, Editor, PLSN
"The Color Block 2 manages to overcome some of the toughest issues for LED fixtures. The color temperature adjustment, rendering and dimming in this unit are as good as it gets... it certainly makes the grade whether it's in a theatre, a rock concert or a ballet."