Lighting
Events :
Design & Coordination
Technical expertise for complex events and broadcast productions
Modern event lighting requires in-depth technical expertise to manage the challenges of synchronization, protocols and broadcast constraints. We design and coordinate your lighting solutions.
Technical Challenges 2025
Constant technical evolution: New EU standards, IP protocols, IoT integration make event lighting design more complex
Lighting challenges
Events 2025
Modern event lighting presents technical challenges that many people discover too late. These problems can turn a successful event into a technical and financial disaster.
Incompatibility Protocols
When DMX, Art-Net and sACN don't talk to each other
Your lighting equipment uses different protocols depending on the brand and generation. A Martin spotlight in DMX, Ayrton LEDs in Art-Net, a grandMA3 console in sACN...
Our approach
We map your existing equipment and design the technical architecture to avoid incompatibilities. No nasty surprises on the big day.
Broadcast synchronization
When lighting and cameras don't get along
Your broadcast cameras require 5600K color temperature and a CRI>90. Your event LEDs produce 3200K with flicker. Result: a degraded image.
Our method
Our designs integrate broadcast constraints right from the start. Color temperature, color rendering, synchronization: your broadcast will be perfect.
Energy consumption
When your lighting costs go through the roof
New EU regulations impose strict limitations. Your lighting installation exceeds authorized carbon quotas. Temporary sites lack electrical power.
Our strategy
We optimize every watt consumed while respecting your visual objectives. Technical performance AND environmental compliance.
Shortage of Qualified Technicians
When expertise is lacking at the critical moment
Modern lighting systems require specialized skills. IP protocols, broadcast synchronization, energy management: few technicians master these technologies.
Our network
We coordinate qualified technicians according to your schedule and budget. Competence guaranteed, no improvisation.
Avoiding Mistakes
Classic Lighting
There are certain mistakes that are always made in event lighting projects. Identifying them beforehand will save you time, money and stress on the day of your event.
Immediate Warning Signals
Answers from service providers that should make you think twice about your choice
Common Design Errors
Recurring problems in event lighting projects and their real consequences
Underestimation of Electrical Power
Calculate LED power ratings only, without taking into account peak loads, conversion losses and control systems.
- Circuit-breaking during current surges
- Costly oversizing of electrical installations
- Technical delays and stress on D-day
Ignore Broadcast Constraints
Design lighting without consulting video teams, ignoring color temperature and flicker-free requirements for cameras.
- Gradient color rendering on recordings
- Costly post-production for correction
- Visible flicker on live broadcasts
Mixing Protocols
Combine DMX, Art-Net and sACN equipment without the need for converters and compatibility tests.
- Equipment that does not respond to commands
- Emergency purchase of expensive converters
- Rehearsals compromised by technical problems
Lack of Emergency Solutions
A single system with no redundancy for critical equipment and no contingency plan in case of failure.
- Complete lighting shutdown in the event of a central failure
- Impossible to continue the event normally
- Degraded image with your guests
Verification Questions
A practical checklist to validate the expertise of your lighting suppliers
Technical Expertise
Broadcast constraints
Support & Reliability
Our Method
Lighting Design
Ten years' experience has taught us that a structured method avoids the classic pitfalls. Each phase of our process responds to identified technical challenges.
4 Structured Phases
Technical Analysis
Complete audit of your site and constraints: electrical infrastructure, existing protocols, broadcast requirements
Integrated Design
Technical architecture coordinated with sound/video, precise energy calculations, guaranteed compatibility
Testing & Validation
Preliminary checks: protocols, broadcast synchronization, redundancy of critical systems
D-Day coordination
Operational control with real-time monitoring and rapid incident response
Our process in detail
How we anticipate and solve technical challenges upstream
Analysis & Audit
Complete diagnosis to identify technical constraints and opportunities before making any proposals.
- Technical site visit with electrical measurements
- Inventory of existing equipment and protocols
- Analysis of broadcast and streaming needs
- Assessment of regulatory constraints
- Detailed audit report with recommendations
Technical Design
Optimized architecture integrating all identified constraints with redundancy solutions.
- Layout plan with load calculations
Our approach
Technical Lighting
Our expertise in broadcast and IP protocols enables us to anticipate the challenges of modern event lighting. Technical design and coordination to guarantee the success of your events.
Event lighting 2025 calls for advanced technical expertise: DMX/Art-Net/sACN protocols, broadcast synchronization, high-performance LED management. We coordinate these complexities for you.
Our broadcast TV and live production experience gives us a different approach. We apply professional broadcast standards to your corporate events.
This expertise enables us to design robust technical architectures and coordinate teams who master the latest technologies: IP networks, wireless DMX, pixel mapping.
Areas of Expertise
Design Process
Proven methodology for designing and coordinating your lighting solutions
Site & Needs Audit
Analysis of electrical infrastructure, existing protocols, broadcast and architectural constraints
Technical Architecture
Integrated system design: choice of protocols, load calculations, optimized layout plan
Compatibility tests
Technical validation: protocol tests, camera synchronization, broadcast colorimetry
D-Day coordination
Operational control with network monitoring, real-time adjustments, technical support
What Sets Us Apart
Our technical approach based on broadcast and live production experience
Protocols mastery
Multi-protocol expertise enables us to manage DMX, Art-Net, sACN simultaneously. We speak IP, SACN, NDI and resolve incompatibilities.
Broadcast standards
Broadcast-ready design for 4K/8K camera compatibility. Color temperature, CRI>95, native anti-flicker for perfect broadcasts.
LED optimization
Precise energy calculations including peaks, conversion losses, control systems. Compliance with EU 2025 regulations and environmental objectives.
Expert Network
Certified technicians mastering current technologies. Our network guarantees the availability of specialized skills according to your schedule.
Let's discuss your lighting project
Every event presents unique technical challenges. Let's work together to analyze your needs and design the optimum solution.
FAQ Event Lighting
Frequently asked technical questions about modern event lighting design and coordination
Unified network architecture remains the optimal solution. A central node converts protocols to avoid conflicts.
- sACN central node as master protocol (standard evolution 2025)
- Bidirectional converters for existing DMX equipment
- Dedicated lighting network separate from data/Wi-Fi network
- Inter-protocol latency tests for perfect synchronization
With a well-designed architecture, the three protocols can coexist without conflicts or perceptible latency.
The modern broadcast standard requires 5600K with CRI over 95 for optimal HD/4K capture.
- 5600K: Standard daylight, natural look on camera
- CRI > 95: Faithful color reproduction, essential for broadcasting
- Anti-flicker: minimum frequency 25kHz to prevent flicker
- Consistency: Maximum 200K variation between sources for uniformity
Modern LED solutions: broadcast-ready spotlights with variable temperature and precise spectrum control.
Nominal consumption represents only 60-70% of actual consumption. Hidden factors have a significant impact.
Full calculation :
- Rated LED power × 1.2 (power supply losses)
- + Start-up peaks: 150% for 2-3 seconds
- + Control systems: 5-10W per intelligent spotlight
- + Ventilation/cooling: 10-15% total consumption
Practical example: Installation of 100 x 50W LEDs = 7500W actual (not 5000W). Provide circuit breakers and wiring accordingly.
Technical redundancy must cover power, control and equipment to guarantee continuity of service.
Redundant architecture :
- Dual power supply: mains + genset with automatic reverser
- Console backup: real-time synchronized mirror console
- Dual network: two physical paths for IP protocols
- Emergency spotlights: 20% additional pre-wired equipment
Cost of redundancy: allow 25-30% additional budget for complete security of critical event.
Established brands (Martin, Ayrton, Robe, Clay Paky) guarantee technical support and compatibility. Alternatives require thorough verification.
Check points :
- CE/UL certifications: validated electrical safety
- Protocols supported: minimum DMX/RDM compatibility
- Photometric data: CRI, color temperature, curves
- Pre-testing: compulsory demonstration before validation
Our approach: we systematically test all non-standard equipment before integrating it into our designs.
Let's Talk About Your Event
Each event presents specific technical challenges. Let's discuss your needs to identify the best technical approach and coordinate the right skills.