Production Rider

Layer 3 — 2026
Draft v0.1
Show Systems Overview
"VJ" = visual operator (Strangeloop / David Wexler) at FOH. "Flying Lotus" = performing artist on stage.
Signal Flow
VJ SYSTEM (FOH - Single Operator) ├── HDMI 1 OUT ──────────► REAR SURFACE (LED wall or upstage projectors) ├── HDMI 2 OUT ──────────► FRONT SCRIM (venue processor ► FOH projectors) ├── NDI OUT (Ethernet) ──► VENUE MEDIA SERVER ► TRUSS LIGHTING FIXTURES * └── USB 3.0 IN ◄────────── MAGEWELL ◄── SDI ◄── MARSHALL CV503 (on stage)
VJ delivers two video outputs (rear + front) and one NDI lighting feed over ethernet. All projector blending, geometry correction, and multi-projector alignment is the responsibility of the local projection team. VJ receives one SDI camera input at FOH for live video feedback effects.
2
HDMI Outputs
1
NDI Feed
1
SDI Camera In
1
VJ Operator
VJ Provides (Travels with Artist)
ItemNotes
MacBook ProResolume Arena, all content pre-loaded
Datapath FX4 (2× HDMI out)Rear + front screen feeds
NDI output (Ethernet)Lighting feed for screen fixtures
Magewell USB Capture (USB 3.0 in)Receives live camera SDI
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Projection & Display Systems
This show uses two screens (front and rear) with independent content. The VJ delivers one video output per screen. Two stage configurations are supported below.
Config A: Truss-Mounted Screens (Default)
  • 1 × 8.5m × 5m (28' × 16'5") Front Projection frame — box truss on wheels, sharkstooth gauze
  • 1 × 8.5m × 5m (28' × 16'5") Rear Projection frame — box truss on wheels, rear projection screen
  • VJ-driven truss lighting surrounds screens (Section 2)
Config B: LED Wall + Scrim
  • Rear: LED wall, pixel pitch 6mm or smaller (P6, P5, P4, P3, P2.6)
  • Front: Front projection sharkstooth gauze — as large and expansive as possible
  • Front screen maximized for venue, not constrained to truss dimensions
Critical: Front and rear screen aspect ratios MUST be identical. Content is authored for matched surfaces.
Config B (no truss): VJ-driven truss lighting (Section 2) is not required. Only the two HDMI outputs and camera input are needed.
Projectors (Front Scrim)
QtyItemNotes
230K+ lumen laser projectorBarco, Christie, or Panasonic. Laser preferred.
Lenses
QtyTypeUse
2Short throw (0.35:1)Upstage rear projectors (Config A)
2Long throw (TBD)FOH front projectors. Advise throw distance.
Signal Path
  • Rear: VJ HDMI 1 → LED wall processor or upstage projectors
  • Front: VJ HDMI 2 → venue projection processor (Barco E2, Analog Way, Disguise) → FOH projectors
VJ delivers a single image per screen. All edge-blending, geometry correction, and multi-projector alignment is the venue's responsibility.
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Projection Systems — Stage Diagram (Config A)
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Lighting Systems — Stage Diagram (Config A)
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Projection Systems — Top View (Plan)
STAGE FLOOR 12m / 39' REAR SCREEN (8.5m / 28') FRONT SCRIM / GAUZE (8.5m / 28') 3.5m / 10' DJ PLATFORM 2m × 2m DJ TABLE 2m × 0.6m CAMERA CV503 2× REAR PROJECTOR (SHORT THROW 0.35:1) 2× FOH PROJECTOR (STACKED) FOH / VJ NDI (ETHERNET) SDI (BNC) ▼ AUDIENCE ▲ UPSTAGE
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Projection Systems — Front Elevation
STAGE FLOOR 8.5m / 28' 5m / 16'5" ROLLING PLATFORM ROLLING PLATFORM DJ RISER (BEHIND SCREEN) 2m × 2m × 0.3m + TABLE 1.3m H CAMERA CV503 REAR SCREEN (Rear Projection or LED Wall) BOX TRUSS BOX TRUSS FRONT SCRIM (GAUZE) IN FOREGROUND — NOT SHOWN IN THIS VIEW
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Lighting Systems — Front Elevation
STAGE FLOOR STR STR STR STR 8.5m / 28' 5m / 16'5" FRONT SCREEN (Sharkstooth Gauze) ▼ AUDIENCE ■ 24× LED BATTEN (GLP X4 BAR 20) □ 4× ATOMIC 3000 STROBE
All fixtures face audience. LED battens form a continuous border with subtle gaps. Strobes in each corner. Driven by NDI video feed from VJ at FOH.
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Screen-Surround Lighting System

The lighting fixtures surrounding the front screen serve as a visual extension of the projection content. They are driven by a live NDI video feed from the VJ representing the peripheral edge colors of the front projection.

The screen-surround lighting fixtures are driven directly by the VJ's NDI output. They require their own dedicated signal path, independent from the house lighting console.
How It Works
  1. VJ outputs an NDI video stream over ethernet from FOH.
  2. Stream is a frame-shaped image of the border/edge colors of the front projection.
  3. Venue's media server / pixel mapper receives NDI and maps it to the truss-mounted LED fixtures.
  4. Result: lighting seamlessly extends the projected image beyond the screen edges.
VJ provides: NDI video feed labeled "FLYLO_LIGHTING" over ethernet.
Venue provides: Media server, fixtures, mapping, and all patching.
Venue Supplies (Config A)
ItemQty
GLP Impression X4 Bar 20 (or equiv pixel-mappable LED batten)24
Atomic 3000 LED Strobe4
NDI-capable media server (Disguise, Hippo, ArKaos, MadMapper, MA VPU, etc.)1
Cat6 Ethernet run (FOH to media server)1
House Lighting (Separate)

House/ambient lighting remains under venue LD control via their own console, independent from the VJ's system.

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Live Camera System

A miniature camera captures Flying Lotus on stage and feeds a live SDI signal to the VJ at FOH for real-time video feedback effects.

Equipment
ItemQtyByNotes
Marshall CV503 mini HD camera (3G-SDI)1VenueWide-angle lens (2.8mm M12 or wider)
C-stand with grip head or mic stand + 1/4"-20 adapter1VenueCenter stage, in front of Flying Lotus, at laptop height
Sandbags (25 lb / 11 kg)2VenueStand stability
SDI cable (BNC)1 runVenueStage to FOH — advise distance
Magewell USB Capture SDI Gen 21VenueUSB 3.0, Mac compatible, bus-powered
Signal Path
MARSHALL CV503 (wide-angle, on stage) ──► SDI (BNC, stage to FOH) ──► MAGEWELL USB CAPTURE SDI GEN 2 ──► USB 3.0 ──► VJ MACBOOK (video source in Resolume)
Camera must be as close to Flying Lotus as possible without blocking audience sightline. Wide-angle lens captures full performer at close range.
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Audio Systems

Stereo professional P.A. of suitable size for the venue, flown where necessary, full auditorium coverage including front of stage with infills.

System must produce 110 dBA at mid-house without distortion. We require a substantial amount of sub bass.
Preferred PA
PrioritySystem
PreferredL'Acoustics K2 + SB28 + d&b B2 subs
Acceptabled&b J Series
AcceptableMeyer Mica + HP900 Sub

Full processing via Lake, Galileo, or XTA.

Consoles
PositionConsole
FOHDigidesign Profile or Digico SD + Waves Soundgrid V9
MonitorsDigidesign Profile or Digico SD + Waves Soundgrid V9
Monitors
ItemQtyNotes
DJ Fill (per side)2 stacks2x L'Acoustics DV Sub + 2x Arc. Stereo.
DJ Monitor2x d&b M2On riser. Stereo.
Stage Monitor4x d&b M2Downstage edge. Stereo.
Input List
#InstrumentMic/DIStand
1Mixer LDIN/A
2Mixer RDIN/A
3Booth LDIN/A
4Booth RDIN/A
5Main VocalMD 5235 UHF-RTall Boom
6Spare VocalMD 5235 UHF-RTall Boom
Backline
QtyItem
1Pioneer DJM-900NXS2 NO EXCEPTION
2USB Cable
2TRS 1/4" Jack → Phono
1TRS Mini Jack → Stereo Phono
2SM58 (switched)
1Tall Boom Mic Stand
Stage Risers
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Power, Cables, Crew & Contact
Power Supplies
PositionRequirement
SR (upstage projectors)100A 240V single phase (min 4x 32A outlets)
FOH (front projectors)100A 240V single phase (min 4x 32A outlets)
DJ Riser (stage)110V, 2x US-style outlets
VJ / Visuals (FOH)110V, 8x US-style outlets
Lighting Control (FOH)240V, 4x UK-style outlets
Audio Control (FOH)240V, 4x UK-style outlets
Cable Runs
CableRoute
HDMI (or fiber)FOH → Upstage (rear screen)
HDMI (or fiber)FOH → Projection processor (front scrim)
Cat6 EthernetFOH → Media server (NDI, Config A)
SDI (BNC)Stage (camera) → FOH (Magewell)

For HDMI >15m, use HDMI-over-fiber or HDBaseT extenders.

Crew
QtyRole
2Projection Technician
2Sound Technician
1Lighting / Media Server Technician
1Stage Manager
FOH Position

Riser: 1.5m (5') height, 2m (6'7") width min. Clear sightline to stage.

Advance & Contact
RoleNameEmail
Production MgrSolana Rivassolanarivas@gmail.com
VJ / Visual DirDavid Wexlerdavid@strangeloop-studios.com
Audio Engineer[TBD][TBD]

Venue must advise: FOH-to-stage distance, trim heights, stage dims, projection processor, media server, LED specs, power locations.

Quick Reference: Config Comparison
Config A: Truss ScreensConfig B: LED Wall + Scrim
RearRear projection (8.5m x 5m / 28' x 16'5")LED wall (P6 or finer)
FrontSharkstooth gauze (8.5m x 5m / 28' x 16'5")Sharkstooth gauze (max venue size)
Aspect ratioMUST match front & rear
VJ outputs2x HDMI + NDI + USB in2x HDMI + USB in
Truss lightingRequired (24x batten + NDI)Not required
Assembled by Strangeloop Studios + David Wexler + Solana Rivas
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