Showcall Inc. Provides all Technical Elements for Presidential Inaugural Event: A Celebration of Freedom Concert" on the Ellipse

Lighting, audio reinforcement, video and technical production management was provided for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2005 Presidential Inaugural by Showcall Inc., a Maryland based technical event production company.

(PRWEB) February 21, 2005 -- No night is too cold to celebrate freedom" - a quote from President Bush as he stood on an uncovered stage in single digit temperatures to address thousands of attendees at the Celebration of Freedom Concert on the Ellipse in Washington DC.

Lighting, audio reinforcement, video and technical production management was provided for this event by Showcall Inc., a Maryland based technical event production company.

The Showcall team delivered a flawless event to us despite the crew and equipment having to brave heavy rain, sub-zero temperatures, biting wind and three inches of snow during the load in process on the Ellipse. These guys are just incredible" Said Jason Recher, a Managing Director of Events for the Presidential Inaugural Committee.

The event was designed to accommodate 65,000 attendees and included three LED video walls, a Martin Line array for the main and delay audio system as well as dozens of intelligent light fixtures. The stage, measuring 60x100, was illuminated by BSL Productions using 28 Vari-Lite 3000 fixtures and 14 Vari-Lite 2000 fixtures, 70 ETC lekos and 30 Arri Fresnels.

Entertainment for the event included Ryan Seacrest as the host, and performances by Kenny Chesney, Adrea Bocelli and Yolanda Adams.

With the stage positioned to frame The White House as the backdrop for the event, planners did not want to obstruct the view with horizontal truss structures or a roof, elements that are usually standard for an outdoor event of this nature. Jim LaBarre of BSL Productions, Lighting Designer for the event, had the challenge of designing a lighting system to provide the even coverage and the footcandles necessary for a broadcast event of this nature using side trusses and a single downstage position 100 from the downstage edge.

It is an honor to be involved with a Presidential Inaugural, especially an event of this size and scope. It is a true testament to the crew, who kept all of the equipment running perfectly, not a single piece of gear failed during the show, in spite of being subjected to rain, wind, snow and freezing temperatures for over a week." Said Blayne Candy, Technical Director for the event and Co-owner with Ajay Patil of Showcall Inc. and BSL Productions.

Showcall Inc. is a Maryland based technical event production company which specializes in Lighting, Audio Reinforcement, Video and Production Management for Corporate, Concert, Political and Fundraising events Nationally and Internationally.

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