GDS LiteWare Satellite Racks Up Five Prime-Time TV Appearances in the UK

Since its launch at PLASA in September 2011, GDS LiteWare Satellite has been used on numerous prime-time TV sets in the UK as both lighting for the cast and as a feature in the set lighting. Television appearances, in conjunction with Richard Martin Lighting include, The Blue Peter Halloween Special, The National Lottery Awards, An Audience with Justin Bieber, The Jonathan Ross Show, and The Top of the Pops Christmas day special.

Richard Martin Lighting recently committed to a substantial stock holding of LiteWare Satellite and has been instrumental in its TV success. The Blue Peter Halloween special saw Satellite used outside the studio as both key lights and fill light and also as a decorative part of the lighting. The Wanted played live at The National Lottery Awards as LiteWare Satellite lit the front of the stage. This added another dimension to the stepped part of the set, the show was live and therefore required the quick set up and strike that Satellite provides.

An Audience with Justin Bieber and The Jonathan Ross Christmas special used Satellite as part of the integral set design. The lighting designer for An Audience with Justin Bieber, Oli Richards, used Liteware Satellite along the rear of the stage with the fittings dotted around the set at different heights.

The Top of the Pops Christmas day special used the versatile fittings as a primary visual effect for several of the sound stages during the show. Presented by Radio 1 DJ's Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates, the hour-long Christmas special featured performances from The Wanted, Pixie Lott, and Example. Other acts performing included this year's X Factor winner, Professor Green, Ed Sheeran, Olly Murs, Rizzle Kicks, The Vaccines, Will Young, and Noah and the Whale.

Steve Wells, operations manager at Richard Martin Lighting comments on Liteware Satellite: "Since RML purchased the Satellites, they have been used in a multitude of ways, showcasing their versatility and innovation. Their simple design, various heads and heights mean they are now a firm favorite with our LD's and customers."