When Pendulum's planned multi-night headline shows at Brixton Academy were abruptly relocated to a single event at Alexandra Palace, the production team faced an urgent need to redesign the stage for the historic venue. Show Designer Ben Inskip from ARTDPT was tasked with creating a "high-impact, video-oriented, and asymmetrical" experience—challenges that demanded both visual innovation and technical resilience. Redot RC-M6.9 Carbon LED Screens emerged as the pivotal solution, balancing industrial aesthetics with cutting-edge visual storytelling.
Inskip's vision centered on "geometry and defined edges," featuring split-level mesh risers, 90° zig-zag trusses, and towering video columns. Redot LED screens addressed three core design objectives:
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Harmony of Transparency & Industrial Texture: The screens' precise transparency endowed riser fascias with raw mechanical appeal, echoing the power of drum 'n' bass music.
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High-Resolution Visual Fidelity: Even on smaller surfaces around risers, the screens delivered crisp video content, ensuring uniform impact across the stage.
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Lightweight Adaptability: Carbon fiber construction met strict roof load limits while enabling versatile rigging—from wrapping tall columns to Special-shaped installations—unlocking design possibilities within physical constraints.
During pre-production, Redot RC-M6.9 stood out among competitors:
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Multi-Scenario Compatibility: Rigorous testing validated its ability to balance transparent panel aesthetics with high-resolution video output for riser fascias.
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Load-Bearing & Installation Optimization: Lightweight design and flexible rigging options addressed Alexandra Palace's snow load restrictions, providing a safe, efficient technical solution.
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Seamless Integration with Lighting: Paired with GLP impression X4 Bars and AED Luxibel B Blast pro fixtures, the screens enhanced dynamic layering through light-shadow interplay on zig-zag trusses and video columns.
Redot screens' installation efficiency streamlined the Alexandra Palace setup:
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Synchronized Rolling Stage Operation: Precise CAD planning ensured seamless alignment of screen-equipped risers with the rolling stage, minimizing debugging time for lighting and video programming.
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Extreme Weather Readiness: While a snow contingency plan was in place, the screens' lightweight design inherently reduced load risks, guaranteeing stability in challenging conditions.
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Visual Culmination: During the show, Redot screens outlined risers with transparent texture, combining with lighting to create a "futuristic matrix floating in space"—a signature visual identity for Pendulum.
As a cornerstone of ARTDPT's "compromise-free creativity," Redot RC-M6.9 Carbon LED Screens demonstrated three key advantages:
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Integration of Industrial Design & Visual Art: Material properties enhanced narrative depth, making technology an extension of creative expression.
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Adaptive Solutions for Complex Scenarios: From historic venue load limits to multi-element installations, providing end-to-end support for aesthetic and engineering needs.
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Enabler of Cross-Team Collaboration: Standardized interfaces and lightweight design facilitated error-free coordination among lighting, set, and video teams.
"Redot was a revelation in pre-production testing. Its balance of transparency and HD output perfectly matched our vision for 'industrial risers'."
—Ben Inskip, Show Designer, ARTDPT
"The screens' light weight and rigging flexibility gave us confidence in addressing the old venue's load constraints. The final 3D visual effect exceeded expectations."
—Matt Child, Lighting Operator, ARTDPT
Note: This case study is co-compiled by Redot LED and ARTDPT, with all technical details based on Pendulum's Alexandra Palace event. For project white papers or customized solutions, contact Redot's professional team.
2025-06-04
