Bob/Dan, As its well known that the Ironman is regarded as one of the premier shows IN TERMS of LIGHTING.
What makes their lighting superior to other shows, is it a trade secret & why do other shows struggle to duplicate or improve?
Is it the...
a.The actual lights?
b. The distance from the stage?
c. The angle the lights hit the stage?
Its obvious to me that Mike Nevuex influence has been projected in the shows lighting. Mike is probably my fave BB photographer of all time. His influence on the Iroman mag in the 90's was awesome as his trademark backgrounds and clarity of shots made picking up an edition of the Ironman (back in the day) a must.
I think promotors part of their licencing of pro shows should consult with Mike prior to each competition to maybe set a standard across all comps.. I recall the 06 Euro GP's, their backdrops were horrible and a real distraction to the competition - IMO.