BIG GIGANTIC 3D
“TPI MAGAZINE // EVENT FOCUS”
CHICANO BATMAN
THE SHRINE EXPO HALL 2021
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“..For special hometown shows, they call on LD Ricardo Rojas to work his lighting magic onstage. Describing them as “rock with a bit of psychedelic, trippy sounds,” Rojas says the band has been bringing him in since 2017 with a carte blanche mandate. “They have full trust in me, and allow me full creative freedom,” he says. “I take that responsibility seriously, and try to push boundaries, to do something different and impactful within the confines of the budget.”
For their recent sold-out shows at The Shrine Expo Hall, Rojas counted on a circular truss to give him the flexibility he needed for “beamy, geometric shapes and washed out vibes,” he says. “This particular design was inspired by one of their new songs, ‘Dark Star.’ The song really resonated with me. Their music is dynamic, theatrical and thought provoking. My goal was for the design to reflect those qualities, and also to highlight the band’s incredible performances. I wanted to match their energy on stage with the design. I’m super proud of this one, one of my favorite projects I have ever worked on.”
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BIG GIGANTIC 3D
ROWDYTOWN IX 2021
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“I created a versatile production design that allowed us to move elements around to create two unique looks for each night, and led the creative direction on the project,” noted show designer Ricardo Rojas. “My team built a brand new show for Big Gigantic’s return to their hometown venue, including stereoscopic 3D video content, lighting, lasers, and staging.”
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