Modern Spectacle: Design, Technology, Considerations and Management
Tent 1 | Seminar
Saturday, 02/17/2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Presented by: Eric Tucker, Martin Hildeberg, Patrice Guy, Peter Rogoz
A roundtable discussion of show design concepts with some of the most accomplished pyrotechnicians in the world. Discussions include creative inspiration, workflows, technical developments, and the future of fireworks.
What mediums outside of pyro, if any, do you seek inspiration from? Are there particular artforms that influence your work?
What are the differences in your approach between designing a stand alone fireworks display vs being part of a multimedia production? Is designing as support for a live entertainer different than designing as part of a multi media show without a live entertainer?
How does story influence your design work? Does story outweigh technical knowledge/effects when designing?
Walk us through how live entertainment workflows have changed with the integration of several multimedia technologies driving a display at once. How does software like Finale3D and tools like timecode help you integrate a show?
Given where the pyro performance industry is now ie: Music/video based, Drone integration, multi media effects like Laser, Water, Projections, Fire etc – where do we think we will be and/or want to be in 5 years?
What excites you about fireworks/pyrotechnics? Is there any effect, show, venue, or project in particular that gets your juices flowing?
Is there a difference in your approach when designing for a competition rather than a client?
If you could give one piece of advice to current and future pyros, what would it be?
Additional Session Information:
- Beginner Friendly: Not Applicable
- PPE Required: Not Applicable
- Age 18+: Not Applicable
- PIT Crew: Not Applicable
- Session Prerequisites:
- Registration Link: Click here to register for workshop
About Presenters
Eric Tucker
1974 to 1985
Theater, Stage Management, Lighting Design, Music Production, Television Production and Theater Systems Design. Scottsdale Arizona
1985 – 1988
Director, Ruggieri USA and International projects for Ruggieri. Paris & Washington DC.
1988 – 1991
Director, Pyrodyne Aerial Productions. Tacoma Washington.
1992 – 2002
Co-founder and President, Performance Pyrotechnic Associates. Dittmer Mo.
2002 – 2003
Managing Director upon sale of company, PPA Spectaculars – Sacramento CA.
2003 – Current
President, Eric Tucker Inc.
Martin Hildeberg
Martin, a well-known Swedish pyro, has been fascinated by fireworks since the age of 7. He has worked all his life in the design of fireworks and pyromusicals, boasting 27 gold medals from international fireworks competitions. Martin is a recent WPA member and in his private life he enjoys travelling, diving, hunting and cooking.
Patrice Guy
No Biography Provided for this Presenter.
Peter Rogoz
Vice President and product manager for ’76 Pro-Line. I work remotely from Chicago on continuing the success of ’76 Pro Line and I’m absolutely thrilled to have recently joined the Spirit of ’76 team! I’ve been in the fireworks industry since the summer of 2007 in various roles including designing and producing fireworks displays, importing and wholesaling 1.4G and 1.3G fireworks, representing Vulcan/Shogun in the USA, promoting Galaxis G-Flames and firing systems, and most recently consulting with Spirit of ’76. In my free time, I enjoy fishing, cooking, and comedy. I’m looking forward to chatting with everyone Winter Blast!
