Elation Professional Launches Artiste Van Gogh

Elation Professional has expanded its award-winning Artiste line of theatrical-grade moving heads with the new Artiste Van Gogh, a state-of-the-art LED Wash luminaire that excels at accurate color reproduction for color projections of outstanding quality. Coupled with internal framing and whisper quiet operation, it is well-suited to television, theater, and corporate events, but has application anywhere powerful and even wash coverage is desired. The fixture is now shipping.

An efficient 380W Bright White, high-CRI LED engine (6,200K) emits up to 16,000 lumens of high-quality, flat-field light. With a high color rendering index of 92, the product accurately displays colors for vivid shades that positively radiate and textures that really stand out. It maintains an even distribution of light and an even color temperature across a surface for a smooth wash and consistent light quality that looks great on camera and in person, the company says.

A good compliment to the profile luminaires in the Artiste range, the Artiste Van Gogh is well-suited to illuminating objects and people with authentic color reproduction. A 16-bit CMY color-mixing system with a seamless CTO filter offers the designer a wide color range from subtle pastels to vibrant primaries. A seven-position color wheel is provided for added color customization and includes a dedicated UV filter.

The ability to precisely control the shape of the light beam is essential in television and theatrical lighting. The Artiste Van Gogh excels with an internal four-blade, full blackout, barndoor system that allows for beam shaping and accurate light control at any angle. The entire barn door assembly is indexable, allowing the beam to be shaped and angled as required for accurate highlighting of set pieces and performers. Designers can also use the flexible framing system to create outstanding projection or mid-air effects.

Beam angle can be resized from seven-degrees to 55-degrees (PC lens) and 11-degrees to 66-degrees (Fresnel lens) via a motorized zoom for more exact coverage. With a choice of PC or Fresnel lens (both included), the Van Gogh is flexible at any distance or field of projection from tight beams to wide, smooth washes for use in a variety of applications. A linear wash frost filter can be added at any time for an extra layer of smoothing.

The product comes equipped with all the professional control and connection features that designers would expect from a cutting-edge luminaire. Much like the artistic icon it is named after, the Artiste Van Gogh is both creative and inspirational and will serve as an essential design tool in the hands of the inventive designer, the company says.