Searchlight Sculpture for BBC

Searchlight Light Sculpture for BBC fallen Newsreaders

Searchlight Light Sculpture for BBC fallen Newsreaders

As a tribute to all journalists that have been injured or lost their lives whilst reporting in action, EMF Technology supplied a 7KW Space Cannon search light beaming into the night sky and clearly visible from London’

s Regents Street and the West End. EMF have provided a permanent installation with full automated control for daily operation throughout the year.

Searchlight Light Sculpture for BBC fallen Newsreaders

Searchlight Light Sculpture for BBC fallen Newsreaders

Searchlight Light Sculpture for BBC fallen Newsreaders

Searchlight Light Sculpture for BBC fallen Newsreaders

Searchlight Light Sculpture for BBC fallen Newsreaders

Searchlight Light Sculpture for BBC fallen Newsreaders

Searchlight for BBC Sculpture

BBC Light sculpture searchlight

BBC Light sculpture searchlight

BBC unveils memorial to journalists killed in action

Mon, 16 Jun 2008

A light sculpture, dedicated to the memory of journalists and news staff killed in the line of duty, is being unveiled tonight in London by the BBC.

Designed by Catalan sculptor Jaume Plensa and BBC Broadcasting House architect Sir Richard MacCormac, the 10m-high glass and steel construction entitled ‘Breathing’ will be uncovered for the first time by the secretary-general of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon.

‘We hope this poignant memorial will serve as a nightly reminder of the sacrifice made by many in the cause of free expression and journalism,’ says BBC director-general Mark Thompson.

Situated on the roof of the new wing of Broadcasting House in Portland Place, London W1, it is designed in the form of a giant listening glass and its light beam will extend 1km into the sky.

Every night the sculpture will be illuminated for 30 minutes, in tandem with BBC’s ten o’clock news bulletin.

More than 200 reporters have lost their lives since the start of 2007.

Jaume Plensa was responsible for the Crown Fountain – a public sculpture in Millennium Park, Chicago – and also created a sculpture called Dream in Merseyside for Channel 4’s Big Art Project

Emma Germain via BBC unveils memorial to journalists killed in action | News | Design Week.

Flame effects & lighting for Battersea Park Firework Night

BATTERSEA PARK SEARCH LIGHTS AND FLAME SHOW
BATTERSEA PARK SEARCH LIGHTS AND FLAME SHOW

Fire Breathing Vulcans our 8m DMX kerosene stage flame effects choreographed to music and fire works accompanied 8kw search lights and architectural outdoor lighting to make this years Battersea Park Festival of Fire Works a memorable event.

BATTERSEA PARK LIGHTING AND FLAME SHOW
BATTERSEA PARK LIGHTING AND FLAME SHOW

Building Projection onto Tower Bridge

Building Projection onto Tower Bridge

Projections onto Tower Bridge London

Projections onto Tower Bridge London

To mark the arrival in London of the IAAF Evaluation Commission for the 2017 IAAF World Athletics Championships, UKA has unveiled top British athlete Jessica Ennis as an official ambassador for London’s bid via a giant projection on to London’s iconic landmark, Tower Bridge.The visit by the Commission, chaired by IAAF Senior Vice-President, Bob Hersh, is a crucial step in the bidding process for London to secure the Athletics World Championships in 2017.“We are pleased and honoured to welcome the IAAF Evaluation Commission to London. In the next two days, our aim is to impress! We will demonstrate not only have we got an excellent technical bid, but that the athletes will be at the heart of everything the championships is about.” said Ed Warner, Chairman of UK Athletics.Jessica Ennis, GB heptathlete and bid ambassador said: “I am excited at the prospect of bringing the IAAF World Athletics Championships to the UK in 2017 and proud to be supporting the London bid as an official ambassador. It’s amazing how many athletes have got behind the London 2017 bid already; it’s where we want to compete.“Great Britain has such a strong history of supporting athletics and our fans are the most passionate and knowledgeable in the world. My fondest memories have come at the World Championships and I would love for athletes from all over the globe to have the same opportunity in London’s fantastic Olympic Stadium in 2017.”The first step for the Commission will be a meeting with Lord Sebastian Coe, Hugh Robertson, Boris Johnson and Baroness Margaret Ford to receive legal guarantees on being able to host the Championships in the Olympic Stadium.The bid committee, comprising expertise from UKA, UK Sport, British Government, the Mayor’s office and London and Partners, will then present the technical bid for the Championships. This will include London’s programme and plans for technical organisation, transport, security, medical facilities, marketing and communications. The Commission will also visit a number of hotels and venues as well as touring the Olympic Stadium.Ed Warner added: “Our bid is strong and has the wholehearted support and involvement of the Government and the Mayor of London. We have the Olympic Stadium, the passionate fans who will pack each and every session of a World Championships and the commercial track record to deliver a sustainable long term legacy for our sport on a global level. We have one clear objective – to have one of the world’s greatest sporting events held in one of the world’s greatest cities.“The image of Jessica, one of our great athletes, projected onto one of London’s most iconic buildings sent shivers down my spine. It provides a great welcome to the Evaluation Commission and shows just how big athletics is in London – literally.”Following its visit to the Candidate Cities, the Evaluation Commission will deliver its report to the IAAF Council, and following each city’s final presentation to the Council at their meeting in Monaco on Friday 11 November 2011, the successful bidder will be announced.A successful London 2017 bid would see the world’s greatest athletes returning to the Olympic Stadium and deliver a real legacy from London 2012 by bringing one of the biggest sporting events to the capital.The London 2017 bid has been put together by UK Athletics, DCMS, the Mayor of London, London & Partners and UK Sport.

via Jessica Ennis towers over London to mark IAAF arrival « London 2017 Candidate City London 2017 Candidate City.

Projection and searchlight show for Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival

Projection and searchlight show for Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival

Ironbridge Festival Projections

Ironbridge Festival Projections

Record crowds attend Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage FestivalSeptember 28th, 2011shropshirelive.comThis year’ss Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival, held on 24th September 2011, has been branded a huge success by the event organisers, with record crowds of approximately nine thousand people across the day attending the celebrations.This year’s event was of special significance as the Ironbridge Gorge is celebrating 25 years since it was designated as one of the UK’s first World Heritage Sites, alongside Stonehenge and the Giant’s Causeway and 3 other sites. The Festival marked the high point of a year-long calendar of special events, exhibitions and activities put on by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.Visitors enjoyed a traffic free Wharfage, the road which runs parallel with the River Severn and browsed a wide range of high quality market stalls selling unusual goods and crafts such as unique items of jewellery, handmade homeware and delicious fine foods. Families were able to take part in art workshops, have their faces painted or even have a ride on a donkey or the fairground.Street performers, such as stilt walking Victorian policemen, historic characters and buskers were especially popular with families, whilst the local and community bands and musicians attracted large and appreciative audiences at the two performance areas.Elsewhere in the Gorge Festival goers were able to hire a bike from the Bicycle Hub and explore a section of Route 45, while at Maws Craft Centre there were fantastic demonstrations including traditional historic crafts and steam engines.Street performers attracted large and appreciative audiencesAs dusk fell the Iron Bridge was transformed into a magical apparition, as the multi coloured floodlights illuminated it in spectacular style. Up on the Gorge side giant images were projected onto the trees whilst other buildings were bathed in coloured light. A huge crowd gathered at the centre of the town to watch a grand firework display that ended the evening.Martin Saxton, Operations Manager at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums and event organiser commented;“After months of planning and weeks of hard work by so many different people and organisations, it was wonderful to see the crowds turn up and enjoy this great event. We are incredibly grateful to all the hundreds of people who have helped make this event possible, the local residents for all their cooperation and to our sponsors, Capgemini, Ricoh and Eon for all their support. Seeing the Festival enjoyed by so many people has made it all worthwhile”.Featured in News, Shropshire News

via Record crowds attend Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival | shropshirelive.com.