The groundbreaking BlueBeam and BlueDome product range launched by Global Design Solutions (GDS) has been hailed by the industry for its innovation in blue working lights, winning an award at PLASA 2006.Designed to replace fluorescents, bulk heads and other working light sources, the products are the first offering from GDS's Matt Lloyd and Richard Cuthbert. The BlueDome provides an omni directional light source for anywhere requiring low level distribution. The BlueBeam is a directional fitting more suited to high level installations such as wing lighting from under fly floors, loading galleries, upstage crossovers and scene docks, coming in 5, 10 or 20 degree angles that make illumination from 3M to 15M and further possible.
"The BlueBeam and BlueDome are manufactured from UV stable polycarbonate, are compact, sleek, and extremely robust, and being sealed to IP67, installation is possible in most environments," explained GDS Director Matt Lloyd. "These design factors produce an extremely reliable fitting that will give many years of trouble free operation, and make the products ideal for both venue installations and live touring."
You can screw a Dome into a backstage area, attach them to the stairs, under a handrail, or for control towers. They can be dimmed, run on low voltage between 10 and 38v, and can be easily repackaged into mobile units that for touring purposes can be rolled out with the set or cabling etc wherever you need it. "You can tread on them, roll a flight case over them, they're almost indestructible!" says Lloyd. "BlueBeams would be an ideal working light for the ends of your truss to light your wing spaces and runways on and off. They give you a solid corridor of light that's reliable and clear."
CEO of PLASA Matthew Griffiths confirmed these claims in his presentation to GDS at the show. "In the words of the judges, the products proved a high degree of indestructibility - having been stood on several times by two of them who described themselves as generously appointed." He further remarked; "The judges saw the product as solving many years of dilemma for theatre designers and crews backstage. It's the first off-the-shelf show work light system destined to become the default choice for back stage areas." Griffiths added "From a personal point of view, I'm thrilled GDS won this well deserved award for their unique product and wish them every success."
Awards Chairman James Eade noted; "I'd written about the Blues System some time ago and as soon as I saw their entry I would have been surprised if it did not make the competitive end of the shortlist." As it transpired, it couldn't have done better - according to Eade the Blues System ended up "at the top of the short-list voting table". When pressed to give more detail on the Judges thoughts he said: "One can't divulge too much about the deliberations that go on behind closed doors, but suffice to say the Judges were smitten with its simplicity and innovation, and it didn't have to compete with any other products for one of the awards, such was their view."
The BlueBeam and BlueDome family provide an alternative LED working light offering reliability and functionality with zero maintenance. They're entirely solid state, producing little heat and removing the need to ever change a lamp (or the gel in front of it) again.
Onboard dimming allows easy adjustment of each fitting's brightness to suit surroundings, with area light levels and true show blackouts easily managed. Both products secure straight to a standard electrical conduit box in plastic or metal, (or onto a conduit back-box) allowing easy integration into a building infrastructure.
They can also be used to provide emergency lighting and are excellent for controlling a themed club environment, available in a range of colours with minimum external systems required.
The Blues System is distributed in the UK by Leisuretec Distribution, who showcased the products at PLASA, dedicating their entire stand to the products and underlining their belief in their innovation.
"We're absolutely delighted with the award, as this adds yet further credibility to what we know are fantastic products," said Leisuretec Managing Director Nick Spalding. "We're also delighted to be working with Richard and Matt, their energy and enthusiasm made the decision to distribute their product very easy."
GDS's BlueBeam and BlueDome systems have created interest world-wide, with distribution negotiations being held for Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, Germany, France, Denmark, Spain, Portugal and the UK, with interest also coming from diverse industry sectors such as industrial, transport and marine.
For more information visit www.gds.uk.com
