Meeting the Client’s Global Needs
The Radical Optimism Tour spanned multiple continents before its European run began. That demanded a production system capable of maintaining consistent, high-quality visuals wherever it travelled.
CT designed the system in London, ensuring all components could be matched regionally. In Australia and New Zealand, for example, local partners like Big Picture delivered equivalent ROE LED screens, maintaining continuity across the tour.
Beyond the logistics, the creative requirements were substantial. The production included specialist camera solutions such as:
- Panasonic PLV100 CineLive cameras with Canon lenses for a cinematic aesthetic
- Sony FR7 cameras mounted on Waterbird tracks and Autopod systems for dynamic movement
- ROE Black Quartz 3mm LED screens, shaped into a distinctive onstage wave using a custom shim system for precise angles
For Dua’s team, these weren’t optional extras, they were essential to the show’s visual storytelling. CT’s role was to make sure the team could achieve these creative ideas.
Creative Technology supplied and managed the full touring video system, providing consistency and quality across continents.
LED Screens (ROE):
- Upstage Wall: BQ6
- IMAG Screens: BQ4
- Onstage Wave: BQ3
- LED Floor: BM4
Cameras & PPU:
- Ross Carbonite Ultra 4K PPU
- 4× Panasonic PLV100 with Canon CN10 lenses
- 2× Panasonic UC4000 with UJ122 box lenses
- 4× Sony FR7 with Erica Topas system
- Waterbird Track & Dolly
- 3× Autopod
- Panasonic BGH-1
- 5× Marshall Minicams
Servers & Control:
- Disguise GX3 Media Servers
- Atmos Shogun Studio 2
- Stage Racer 2 System
CT’s integrated approach let the touring crew work consistently across venues from Singapore’s Indoor Stadium to Wembley. Close involvement from the touring Video Crew Chief, Matt Canter, ensured planning was thorough and straightforward, with every detail optimised for life on the road.
Problem-Solving on a Global Scale
CT’s global network proved essential during the tour. For example, when a minor technical issue arose in Singapore, the local CT office quickly sourced and delivered a replacement part within hours. This ability to tap into a worldwide infrastructure gave the production team peace of mind, knowing that support was never far away, even on the other side of the world.
