Stage Design and Concert Visuals
We design show-ready stages and concert visuals that look incredible and run reliably. From festival headliners to theater residencies and brand showcases, we handle stage/scenic concepting, LED/projection layouts, real-time and pre-rendered content, and media-server programming—synced to lighting, timecode, and the band.
What We Deliver
Stage & Scenic Concept — CAD overlays, sightlines, LED/projection placement, rigging notes
Visual Identity & Content — real-time (TouchDesigner/Unreal) and pre-rendered motion packs
Media-Server Programming — disguise/Resolume/Hippotizer, pixel maps, routing, FOH workflows
Sync & Show Control — SMPTE/LTC, MTC, MIDI, OSC, DMX/Art-Net, timecode/console triggers
Touring Packaging — racks, line schedules, patch sheets, show book, trucking footprint
On-Site Direction/Training — rehearsals, operator handoff, run-of-show support
Budget & Timeline (typical starting ranges)
Visuals + Playback (one-off) — $20k–$60k · 2–4 weeks
Stage Design Concept Pack — $15k–$40k · 1–3 weeks
Full Touring Package (stage/LED design, content, servers, control) — $120k–$400k+ · 6–12+ weeks
Drivers: LED area/pitch, projection brightness, content volume, custom scenic, rehearsal days, venue/union requirements, redundancy.
Process {#process}
Discovery & Goals → artist/brand objectives, venues, schedule
Stage & LED/Projection Layout → sightlines, pixel maps, throws, rigging/power/network
Look-Dev & Storyboards → styleframes, motion tests, real-time prototypes
Content Production → real-time looks or render queue with naming/versioning
Server Programming & Sync → mapping, routing, SMPTE/MIDI/console cues, safety checks
Rehearsals & Show Book → change log, presets, operator notes
On-Site Direction & Ops → calibration, failover, training, support
Tech Notes (plain-English) {#tech}
LED pitch vs. audience distance: rule of thumb—pitch in mm ≈ comfy viewing distance in meters.
Projection brightness: target ~50–80 lux on surface; ambient light and size set lumens and lensing.
Redundancy: main/backup servers via matrix; backup LTC; tested failover paths.
Safety & logistics: rigging sign-offs, egress, cable management, heat/power budgets, strike speed.
Case Studies {#case-studies}
(Replace with your projects and link each title to its page.)
Festival Headliner Set — LED wall + scenic frames with timecoded looks. See project →
Theater Residency — Projection-driven scenic with quick daily resets. See project →
Brand Showcase Concert — Hybrid LED/projection with tracked camera moments. See project →
FAQs
Can you work with our LD and PM?
Yes. We integrate with lighting directors, production managers, rental houses, and union crews with clear scopes and SLAs.
Do you supply hardware?
We can design/spec and work through your preferred vendors—or provide turnkey via partners, including servers, LED, and projection.
Timecode or live-triggered?
Both. We support SMPTE/LTC, MTC, MIDI/OSC, and console triggers with safe fallback modes if timecode drops.
How do rehearsals work?
Previs and offline builds first; then on-site programming, notes tracking, and rapid iterations. We leave a show book and operator presets.
What about touring support?
We deliver racks/patch, spares list, and documentation; train ops; and offer remote monitoring and update windows between dates.