- Record-breaking installation included 1,500 lighting fixtures and an over 26,000 sq. ft LED screen
- The semi-transparent 360° screen is the largest circular screen ever installed for a live concert
- The screen was specially designed by PRG Projects to meet the demanding requirements of the Central Tour
The PRG GroundControl™ Followspot System empowers operators to remotely control powerful automated luminaires up to 2,000' away. This unlocks new creative possibilities, placing followspots in once-inaccessible or complex locations. The GroundControl (GC) Followspot System positions operators on the ground, reducing luminaire size compared to traditional followspots. This lightweight design enables versatile placement, revolutionizing followspot positioning.
- Balcony rails or on box booms in a theatre
- Yoked out over a video wall instead of in front
- In low trim venues like convention centers & ballrooms
- Ground supported on a lift or a truss tower
- On a theatre counterweight system pipe
- On the deck to follow overhead flying
- In audience; the small footprint increases available seating
All of theses options can be accomplished with the GroundControl without the extra safety equipment, personnel access gear, and rigging typically associated with truss mounted followspots. The GroundControl Followspot System consists of three parts: a GC Spot Luminaire, a GC Truss Box, and a GC Followspot Controller.
The GC Spot Luminaire Family includes the GC Best Boy, GC Bad Boy, and now introducing the evolutionary GC Longthrow™. The fixtures have a High Definition camera mounted on the fixture that outputs HD-SDI at 1080p enabling the spot operator on the ground to see the stage as if he or she was sitting right next to the fixture. The onboard camera has an optical zoom, targeting reticle, and a night vision mode that enables operators to pick up a performer on a virtually black stage. All GroundControl Spot Luminaires have cross fading CMY color mixing along with multiple color correction options giving designers the ultimate in flexibility to dial in and tune the GC Luminaire to their exact needs. Details about specific luminaire features can be found on the individual GroundControl Luminaire datasheets.
PRG GroundControl Family at a Glance
GroundControl works with fixtures from different manufacturers! PRG has modified existing fixtures from other manufacturers to be compatible with GroundControl including Ayrton Domino TC and LT, Robe BMFL Spot and Vari-Lite VL2600 and VL3600. Check out the existing PRG Ground Control Product Family.
PRG GroundControl®
Best Boy® Spot
GroundControl Best Boy Spot
with a 33,000 lumen output, is optimized for short to medium throw followspot work.
Short Throw 10-75'. Ideal for Theatre, Television, Corporate/Ballroom, Cruise Ships, Small Clubs, Back Light.
PRG GroundControl®
Best Boy® LED
GroundControl Best Boy LED
is an LED retrofit to the award-winning Best Boy Family that matches the output of the Best Boy HP.
PRG GroundControl®
Bad Boy® Spot
GroundControl Bad Boy Spot
as a powerful 55,000 lumen output and a standard zoom range of 8:1 zoom range, as well as an ultra narrow zoom mode.
Medium Throw 50-150'. Ideal for Special Events, Concert Touring, Film, Amphitheater, PAC, Arena FOH spot.
PRG GroundControl® Longthrow
GroundControl Longthrow
is an advanced automated followspot, designed specifically for long throw applications, where high output is critical.
Long Throw 150'+. Ideal for Award shows, Stadiums, Key FOH spot and much more!
Innovations Applied
We are dedicated to broadening creative opportunities and alleviating challenges within the industry. PRGs unique offerings, solutions, and processes are designed in alignment with our customers' visions and goals.