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Medialon Manager was present at
the creation when the new show, "Creation: Once Upon All
Time", began performances inside the famed Crystal
Cathedral in Garden Grove, California.
Founded 50 years ago by Dr. Robert H. Schuller, the
Crystal Cathedral is the home base for the international
Crystal Cathedral Ministries, including a congregation
of over 10,000 members and the internationally-televised
series, "Hour of Power". The soaring, airy Cathedral,
designed by celebrated architects Philip Johnson and
John Burgee, features more than 10,000 windows of
tempered, silver-colored glass held in place by a
lace-like framework of white steel trusses.
The
Medialon show control system seamlessly integrates
numerous moving lights, smoke effects, confetti cannons
and water misters required by the complex production
which is staged in the Cathedral. Medialon Manager’s
control of the extensive lighting complement and
practical effects gives a unique look and feel to a very
innovative production in a breathtaking environment.
"Creation: Once Upon All Time"
addresses the question ‘How did we get here?’ by telling
the story of a boy and his grandfather who embark on an
amazing journey where the physical and spiritual
universe unfold around them. The show blends elements of
live theater, CG, aerial acrobatics, puppetry, original
music, light, color and sound effects.
The production features a 252x28-foot screen, the
largest on the West Coast, which was installed by
Electrosonic to display CG content created by Threshold
Entertainment. Electrosonic also supplied seven Christie
S+16 projectors and an IRIDAS Frame Cycler cinema
playback system. Acoustic Dimensions of Dallas designed
the Cathedral’s new multiple array audio layback system.
Larry Ganson of Ganson Production in Dallas served as
production manager and senior technical director for "Creation". |
