So Today the SNAP TO BLACK team fly out to Cyprus, SNAP TO BLACK are the providing both Lighting Crew and Equipment for the Opening Ceremony for the XIII Games of the Small States of Europe, Cyprus 2009.
There will be a team of 6 headed by James Henshaw as Project Manager, who has been working closely with Lighting Designer Ben Rogers for months on the Project.
More details and Pictures to follow soon
Sunday, 24 May 2009
SNAP TO BLACK Expansion
SNAP TO BLACK have recently expanded operations by aquiring Warehousing Space in South Shields, the company plan to move is entire operation onto the one site by the middle of July.
The move comes after searching for space to accommodate the company's vast amount of equipment purchased within the last 6 months.
New addresses and details will be available on the website.
The Site will accommodate all lighting and sound equipment as well as having a repairs and maintenance workshop, this along with the office will ensure the company continues to grow.
The move comes after searching for space to accommodate the company's vast amount of equipment purchased within the last 6 months.
New addresses and details will be available on the website.
The Site will accommodate all lighting and sound equipment as well as having a repairs and maintenance workshop, this along with the office will ensure the company continues to grow.
More Equipment Arrives
SNAP TO BLACK are pleased to announce that they have taken delivery of a further 30 Clay Paky fixtures to add to their stock along side the SGM idea range.
The company's stock now include 30 Sq Metres of Colourweb, 30 SGM Heads, 30 Clay Paky heads, 2 Barco G5 projectors with various lenses, 3 Lighting Consoles, various generic lighting fixtures.
More details to follow in the near future
The company's stock now include 30 Sq Metres of Colourweb, 30 SGM Heads, 30 Clay Paky heads, 2 Barco G5 projectors with various lenses, 3 Lighting Consoles, various generic lighting fixtures.
More details to follow in the near future
Thursday, 23 April 2009
New Ideas for Snap To Black
Lightfactor Sales has supplied 27 SGM IDEA 250 Series moving lights to Newcastle-based service and production company Snap To Black.
The first project for these is on the innovative percussion spectacular Noise Ensemble's UK theatre tour, which features 27 SGM IDEA 250 spot and wash fixtures.
Snap To Black were brought onboard the tour by Noise Ensemble's lighting designer Ben Rogers to provide production management, staffing and the 2009 tour's lighting package.
Snap To Black's James Henshaw decided to make the investment in the 13 IDEA Spot 250s and 14 IDEA Wash 250 units because he saw it as a "Cost effective compact unit that would deliver the show's specific design requirements". Additionally, they will now be available in hire stock for future projects.
The IDEA 250 features that were specified by Ben Rogers included the twin gobo wheels and prism of the spot, and the zoom facility on the wash unit. These attributes coupled with the excellent deal that Lightfactor's Peter Coles was able to offer, helped push the SGM heads to the top of the list.
Henshaw says that when evaluating the functionality-to-price ratio, the IDEA Series proved the most cost effective solution. The two-year warranty package and strong after-sales support from Lightfactor also swung the deal SGM's way.
As an LD, Rogers has used SGM along with all the other leading moving light brands for theatre, rock ‘n' roll and club applications, and has often been impressed at "The range of functions available within the smaller form factor of the fixtures".
The purchase of the IDEAs for Noise Ensemble is Snap To Black's first major investment in technical production equipment. The company was formed in September 2008. "As a service facility, we wanted to be able to meet the needs of the tour within the allocated budget and offer first-class on-site support," affirms Henshaw.
Lightfactor's Peter Coles adds: "It's great testament to Snap To Black's confidence in SGM and Lightfactor, and it's really exciting for us to be associated with a young and enthusiastic company who are going places".
The Noise Ensemble UK tour is currently scheduled to run until July.
Ben Rogers has worked on developing the show's visuality for the last four years, taking it from its vibrant Edinburgh Festival roots to the international touring sensation and massive musical and theatrical hit that it is today.
In picture: Peter Coles (Lightfactor), with James Henshaw of Snap To Black.
The first project for these is on the innovative percussion spectacular Noise Ensemble's UK theatre tour, which features 27 SGM IDEA 250 spot and wash fixtures.
Snap To Black were brought onboard the tour by Noise Ensemble's lighting designer Ben Rogers to provide production management, staffing and the 2009 tour's lighting package.
Snap To Black's James Henshaw decided to make the investment in the 13 IDEA Spot 250s and 14 IDEA Wash 250 units because he saw it as a "Cost effective compact unit that would deliver the show's specific design requirements". Additionally, they will now be available in hire stock for future projects.
The IDEA 250 features that were specified by Ben Rogers included the twin gobo wheels and prism of the spot, and the zoom facility on the wash unit. These attributes coupled with the excellent deal that Lightfactor's Peter Coles was able to offer, helped push the SGM heads to the top of the list.
Henshaw says that when evaluating the functionality-to-price ratio, the IDEA Series proved the most cost effective solution. The two-year warranty package and strong after-sales support from Lightfactor also swung the deal SGM's way.
As an LD, Rogers has used SGM along with all the other leading moving light brands for theatre, rock ‘n' roll and club applications, and has often been impressed at "The range of functions available within the smaller form factor of the fixtures".
The purchase of the IDEAs for Noise Ensemble is Snap To Black's first major investment in technical production equipment. The company was formed in September 2008. "As a service facility, we wanted to be able to meet the needs of the tour within the allocated budget and offer first-class on-site support," affirms Henshaw.
Lightfactor's Peter Coles adds: "It's great testament to Snap To Black's confidence in SGM and Lightfactor, and it's really exciting for us to be associated with a young and enthusiastic company who are going places".
The Noise Ensemble UK tour is currently scheduled to run until July.
Ben Rogers has worked on developing the show's visuality for the last four years, taking it from its vibrant Edinburgh Festival roots to the international touring sensation and massive musical and theatrical hit that it is today.
In picture: Peter Coles (Lightfactor), with James Henshaw of Snap To Black.
Saturday, 31 January 2009
O2 Connected World Road Show Spring 2009
February sees SNAP TO BLACK back on the Road with the O2 Connected World Road Show.
The Road Show will be visiting Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Glasgow, London, Machester, Newcastle, Portsmouth, Scunthorpe, and Southampton, between February 1st and March 6th.
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
SNAP TO BLACK at the Customs House, South Shields
Snap to Black are currently working in a consultancy role with the Customs House Theatre, South Shields.
The Customs House is one of Tyneside's busiest theatres programming theatre, cinema and art exhibitions, delivering entertainment for the entire community.
We are currently working alongside the Technical Team, auditing the technical operation and procedures of the venue, as well as ensuring compliance with legislation and trying to reduce the venue's Carbon Foot print.
SNAP TO BLACK back at the RSAMD
Following the success of the Academy's Pantomime 'Mother Goose' SNAP TO BLACK chief James Henshaw is set to return to RSAMD as Production Electrics Lecturer for the spring term to fill the currently vacant post on a temporary basis.
James will be working with all Students on the Technical and Production Arts course and plans a range of challenging projects in order to prepare students for life in the industry.
This term he will not only be advising and consulting with students, as before, but will also be teaching the first and second year students, on multiple areas with in Production Electrics.
Tuesday, 13 January 2009
Verridain and Snap to Black
Verridian PLC have announced SNAP TO BLACK as their preferred supplier for Technical Crew and Event Support Personnel.
Verridian PLC deliver training solutions, offering different forms of training and workshops specialising in technical and product training. Verridian had many high profile clients internationally including some of the worlds leading Blue-chip companies.
Snap To Black are extremely pleased to be linked with such a high profile client.
www.verridian.co.uk/training.
Verridian PLC deliver training solutions, offering different forms of training and workshops specialising in technical and product training. Verridian had many high profile clients internationally including some of the worlds leading Blue-chip companies.
Snap To Black are extremely pleased to be linked with such a high profile client.
www.verridian.co.uk/training.
Noise Ensemble and SNAP TO BLACK
In December, London Production Company "Louder Than Words" approached Snap to Black and asked if we could offer them Production and Technical Management for the Spring/Summer Tour of "Noise Ensemble" a show that has previous performed to sell out tours accross the UK and Europe, as well as 2008's FA Cup final and an appearance on ITV's "One Night Only".
James was quick to accept this offer and it is the intention that Louder Than Words and Snap To Black will work on numerous high profile projects and tours throughout 2009, including an Autumn 'Noise' Tour, keep watching this space for more details.
As well as Production and Technical Management for the Tour SNAP TO BLACK will be providing all the Technical Crew for the Tour.
For more information and tour dates please visit www.noiseensemble.com
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