ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION DESIGNER

DILLON FRANCIS - The "Gary"

A custom production that allows Dillon to appear as if he is DJing from inside a unique yet characteristic Frank Gehry inspired structure. Abstract shapes were created on two planes, one in front of Dillon and one behind. Through twists and torques, they were given depth and spatial substance to create a visually stimulating and fully three dimensional video sculpture. In an effort to give the visuals abstract spaces to live in within the set, an array of openings were designed in various configurations that correlated with the 3D shapes. These voids, which narrow towards the LED, were then lined with a highly reflective mirrored vinyl to bounce the video out into the audience while still keeping the formal integrity of the piece. These twisted reflections create a funky, almost psychedelic paradox of continuing content onto faces that don’t originally (and can’t) contain video.

Credits

Credits

  • Client: Dillon Francis
    Tour Management: Brandon Rice
    Director: Vello Virkhaus
    Producer: Andi Perez
    Production Design: Amanda Hamilton
    System Programming: Vello Virkhaus
    Animation: Carlo Sa, John Federico, Mike Burakoff, Jesse Nikette, Art Perez, VJ Voodoo and Emile van de Coevering
    Lighting Programmer: Ryan Nash
    Documentation and Editor: Matthew Smith
    VJ: Vello Virkhaus
    Lighting: LMG
    LMG Account Representative: Jimmy Russo
    LMG Techs: Nick Lepoutre, Scott DeLancey, Nathan "Smokey" Williams
    Foam Fabricator: Advanced Foam, Inc.
    Structural Engineering and Finish: Tractor Vision
    TV Lead Fabricator: Fabio Mascio
    TV On-Site Build Coordinator: Jesse Beck
    CAD: Amanda Hamilton
    Photography: Rukes