Stage Lighting Projects & Solutions by FINE ART

On July 12, the polished and upgraded version of the large‑scale modern Qin opera On the Banks of the Nanluo River, meticulously created by the Luonan County Troupe, was brilliantly staged at the Shangluo Cultural and Arts Centre Grand Theatre. As a key production for the 11th Shaanxi Provincial Art Festival and a 2025 Shaanxi Provincial Art Creation Grant project, the opera fully demonstrates the fruitful achievements of Shangluo's literary and artistic creation with its profound historical heritage, exquisite artistic presentation, and distinct regional characteristics.

Centered on the Luo family's century‑old tofu workshop as a spiritual vessel, the opera spans more than eighty years of changing times, chronicling the craftsmanship perseverance and spiritual legacy of three generations of the Luo family. During the War of Liberation, the tofu workshop served as an underground contact station; Luo's mother sacrificed her life to protect revolutionary comrades, and the young Luo Fulai, carrying her faith, joined the revolution. In the socialist construction period, Luo Fulai returned to his hometown to participate in the construction of the Luohui Canal, benefiting his neighbours through practical dedication. In the new era, the younger generation carries forward the tofu‑making skills, innovates industrial development models, and allows the spirit of simplicity, perseverance, and selfless dedication to continue along the banks of the Nanluo River from generation to generation. Rooted in the essence of Qin opera and grounded in real rural life, the production carries out systematic innovations in narrative structure, stylized presentation, and vocal music, vividly portraying the collective struggle of the people of Luonan who follow the Party, overcome difficulties, and build their homeland.

Multiple professional lighting fixtures from FINE ART, with their outstanding light efficiency, painted the light and shadow backdrop for the eighty‑year chronicle of the times. The FINE 1700LH BSWF four‑in‑one framing light served as the workhorse. With 1500W high‑power output and a superior color rendering index (Ra and R9 both ≥ 95), it accurately reproduced the warm, smoky atmosphere of the tofu workshop and the desolate vastness of the Luohui Canal construction site. Even when the brightness is reduced to 20%, the color rendering index remains above Ra ≥ 90, with color temperature fluctuation within ±100K, ensuring that the characters' deep emotions in low‑light scenes are not disturbed by color shifts. Its patented cooling system, combined with intelligent electronic control, reduces dynamic noise to 33dB, preserving the theater's immersive atmosphere with extreme silence, so that every impassioned note of Qin opera reaches the audience's heart.

The FINE 4019 WASH PLUS high‑power LED moving head wash light delivers 30,000 lux at 6 meters at narrow angles, with a wide 4° to 60° zoom range to meet diverse lighting needs from solo arias to ensemble scenes. Its smooth, delicate dimming and flicker‑free start‑up at low brightness fully satisfy the rigorous lighting requirements of modern Qin opera. The FINE 550 BSW PLUS three‑in‑one light, with its large 169mm output lens, creates a robust beam. Its CMY, CTO, and independent flowing color wheel interweave, while the rotating gobo wheel, fixed gobo wheel, independent frost, eight‑facet prism, twenty‑four‑facet prism, and dynamic effect wheel combine to depict the intensity of battlefield flames and the spirited atmosphere of the canal construction, delivering a powerful visual impact. The FINE 608 BATTEN moving head bar light, with 8 x 60W RGBW four‑in‑one sources and a light output exceeding 6000 lm, features a 5° to 50° zoom range. At narrow angles, the beam is full and non‑crossing; at wide angles, color mixing is excellent, adding dynamic light accents to the transitions across three generations.

As the Qin opera drum and clappers resound through the theatre, and as the warmth of the tofu workshop and the spirit of struggle on the banks of the Nanluo River are etched into the audience's hearts through the singing, FINE ART uses light as a brush – not only illuminating the original aspirations of the three generations of the Luo family, but also reflecting the enduring power of heritage on this land. Where light and shadow reach, craftsmanship endures, and the soul of the homeland remains forever.

As the lights dimmed and the songs lingered, the original Shanxi folk opera Ode to Taihang concluded successfully at the Shanxi Grand Theatre on the evenings of June 28 and 29. This revival, upgraded with special funding from the Shanxi Art Fund, debuted a brand‑new version. Its gripping plot, powerful singing, and immersive stage presentation deeply moved the audience, offering a literary and artistic tribute to the revolutionary years and a heartfelt salute to the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.

 

The opera traces the life of an ordinary village girl, Li Ziqing, telling her story of struggling through hardship, awakening amid the flames of war, and firmly holding onto her faith through trials. Scenes of delivering supplies to the front, rescuing the wounded, defending their homes, and answering the nation's call unfold layer by layer, vividly recreating the historical truth of the people of the Taihang region giving everything they had to support the front and the deep bond between the military and the civilians. The "Taihang flower," which runs throughout the opera, grows from cracks in cliffs and stands firm against wind and frost, symbolizing the unyielding spirit of the Taihang people who never give up even in desperate times and turn toward the sun. The music deeply integrates regional elements such as Shangdang flowering tunes and local Shanxi folk songs, accompanied by a live folk orchestra, giving the red story a distinctly Shanxi flavor and emotional resonance. This revival has been comprehensively optimized in terms of character emotional layers, singing details, plot rhythm, and lighting scheduling, with many new life‑like scenes added, allowing the weighty red history to shed its stiffness and gain warmth. The theatre was packed, and the applause was long‑lasting.

 

In this stirring red artistic feast, multiple high‑quality lighting fixtures and lighting consoles from FINE ART worked in concert, using precise light and shadow to color the Taihang spirit. The FINE 1750XL BSWF four‑in‑one framing light features a custom 1500W module with a maximum output of 40,000 lm. Its full framing system, rotatable ±90°, delivers sharp, distortion‑free cutting edges, precisely framing each dramatic focal point as the plot advances – Li Ziqing's gaze back at her home as she delivers supplies, and the trembling of her blood‑stained hands as she tends to the wounded – all are sharply delineated. The FINE 1400 PERF pattern and framing moving head light, equipped with a 1400W lamp and a 140mm output lens, delivers a total luminous flux exceeding 35,000 lm. Its unique optical design ensures uniform light distribution and allows frosting via focus adjustment without changing the beam size or luminous flux, precisely capturing Li Ziqing's every spiritual transformation from confusion to determination.

 

The FINE 550 BSW PLUS three‑in‑one light, with its large 169mm output lens, creates a robust beam. Its CMY, CTO, and independent flowing color wheel interweave, while the rotating gobo wheel, fixed gobo wheel, independent frost, eight‑facet prism, twenty‑four‑facet prism, and dynamic effect wheel combine to depict the stirring scenes of supply convoys and heroic home defense, delivering a powerful visual impact to the stage. The FINE 75 FT color professional footlight, only 0.5 meters long, uses an R, G, B, L four‑color mixing system to produce white light with color temperatures from 2500K to 10,000K (Ra and R9 both above 90). Its asymmetric reflector with dual‑row independent light control provides soft, even illumination, highlighting the faces of the actors and revealing every trace of their sincerity and determination.

 

Behind the scenes, the TEKMAND III console and the TEKMAND DPU 16P distributed processing unit formed a powerful control system. The console features a combination of touchscreen and buttons for intuitive and efficient operation, capable of handling 8,192 parameters on its own. Its built‑in stage simulation module supports offline pre‑programming, greatly saving rehearsal time. The DPU 16P integrates signal distribution, amplification, data switching, and processing, adding 16,384 parameters when used with the lighting console, effortlessly managing the complex lighting scheduling of the opera.

 

As the Taihang flowers bloom across the stage, and as the folk melodies transcend time through the singing, FINE ART uses light as a brush – not only illuminating the epic patriotism of the Taihang people united in heart, but also reflecting the ever‑living spirit of the red flame that continues to burn brightly.

On June 25, the large-scale historical Qin opera Luo Gong Bian, produced by the Shangzhou District Cultural Troupe, successfully premiered at the Shangluo Cultural and Arts Centre Grand Theatre. The play is based on the true historical deeds of Luo Wensi, a magistrate of Shangzhou during the Qing Dynasty, and uses the passionate, stirring rhythms of Qin opera to tell a centuries-old tale of an upright official.

During the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, a dangerous cliff-side path along the Danjiang River in Shangzhou made travel perilous for merchants and commoners alike. Luo Wensi, then the magistrate, showed deep concern for the people's plight. He used his own salary to fund the project, refused to impose levies or disturb the populace, and personally led the villagers in cutting through rock to widen the treacherous narrow path into a safe thoroughfare. He also installed stone railings and built rest platforms, completely solving the travel problem. The play goes beyond the story of building the Luo Gong Bian, fully portraying his ten-year tenure during which he built schools, promoted farming and sericulture, and repaired bridges over rivers. When he left office, he had not accumulated any personal wealth, but left behind safe roads and prosperous livelihoods for Shangzhou. In gratitude, the people named the road "Luo Gong Bian" and erected a stele in his memory, transforming the ancient path into a spiritual monument that transcends time.

After six months of meticulous refinement, the play retains the traditional artistic essence of Qin opera – singing, recitation, acting, and acrobatics – while subtly incorporating local cultural symbols such as the ancient Shangzhou road and intangible cultural heritage, allowing local audiences to instantly recognize familiar touches of home. During the performance, the dramatic plot combined with the stirring rhythms repeatedly ignited the audience, and the applause during the curtain call lasted for several minutes.

In this Qin opera epic of clean and upright officials, multiple professional lighting fixtures from FINE ART provided outstanding light efficiency, passionately supporting the unyielding spirit of Luo Wensi. The FINE 1700LH BSWF four-in-one framing light integrates beam, wash, pattern, and framing functions. With 1500W high-power output and a superb color rendering index (Ra and R9 both ≥ 95), it accurately reproduces the understated elegance of Qing-dynasty official costumes and the rugged textures of the ancient Danjiang path. Its patented cooling system, combined with intelligent electronic control, reduces dynamic noise to 33dB, preserving the theater's immersive atmosphere with extreme silence, so that every impassioned note of Qin opera reaches the audience's heart.

The FINE 4019 WASH PLUS high-power LED moving head wash light features 19 high-power 40W four-in-one LEDs. Its new optical design balances uniform color mixing and soft effects. At narrow angles, it delivers 30,000 lux at 6 meters, with a wide 4° to 60° zoom range to meet diverse lighting needs from solo arias to ensemble scenes. Its smooth, delicate dimming and flicker-free start-up at low brightness fully satisfy the rigorous lighting requirements of Qin opera. The FINE 550 BSW PLUS three-in-one light, with its large 169mm output lens, creates a robust beam. Its rotating gobo wheel, fixed gobo wheel, independent frost, eight-facet prism, twenty-four-facet prism, and dynamic effect wheel work together to depict the awe-inspiring momentum of cutting through rock and the solemn dignity of courtroom judgments. The FINE 608 BATTEN moving head bar light, with 8 x 60W RGBW four-in-one sources and a light output exceeding 6000 lm, features a 5° to 50° zoom range. At narrow angles, the beam is full and non-crossing; at wide angles, color mixing is excellent. With 100 built-in color macros and 47 effect macros, it adds dynamic light accents to the time and space transitions of Qin opera.

As the Qin opera drum and clappers resound through the theater, and as the name "Luo Gong Bian" is etched into the audience's hearts through the singing, FINE ART uses light as a brush – not only illuminating the monumental feat of a clean official carving a road through rock for the people, but also reflecting the timeless spiritual power of diligence, compassion, and integrity that transcends past and present.

Vasily Vakulenko, better known by his stage name Basta, is one of the most beloved artists in the Russian music scene. A benchmark for countless up‑and‑coming hip‑hop artists in Russia, he is a cultural icon who transcends musical boundaries. From his debut album Basta 1 to his latest releases, hits like My Game, Sansara, and I Rise Above the Earth have long been a source of guidance and strength for millions.

Basta's 2026 large‑scale tour is never just a performance – it is a two‑hour‑plus mass sing‑along for tens of thousands. When the rhythm of Urban kicks in, when the melody of Slow flows through the venue, and when Handsup ignites the crowd, every move under the spotlight and every moment of connection with the audience is not to be missed. In this audio‑visual spectacle, FINE ART provided full support with 12 sets of the FINE iSPOT PILOT ground follow‑spot system, ensuring every highlight was precisely captured.

Facing the complex environment of a massive stadium concert, traditional follow‑spot systems require operators to work at height – not only time‑consuming to install and costly to operate, but also struggling to accurately track the singer's rapid movements and improvised interactions. FINE ART's revolutionary FINE iSPOT PILOT ground follow‑spot system solves these industry challenges. With no need for overhead rigging, operators on the ground can simultaneously control up to 12 follow‑spots to track the same target via the console. The system uses fiber‑optic cabling for low latency, providing dual visual feedback with both real‑time and target cursor tracking, achieving millisecond‑level precision in follow‑spot positioning.

The FINE iSPOT PILOT ground follow‑spot system features a multi‑height mode: when the stage includes stepped or multi‑level performance areas, the light spot can be freely adjusted according to height, ensuring the singer is always locked by a well‑proportioned, full beam regardless of terrain changes – without tracking deviation or spot distortion.

Paired with the highly coordinated FINE iSPOT EYE IP weatherproof pan‑tilt camera, rated IP66 for protection against smoke, outdoor rain, and intense sunlight, the system connects to standard moving head lights via DMX512. Video signals are transmitted over high‑speed Ethernet or fiber optics to the FINE iSPOT PILOT system, allowing operators to remotely control all functions of the fixtures – pan, tilt, iris, zoom, and more – enabling true "first‑person perspective" tracking: what you see is what you get, making follow‑spot operation more effortless.

Additionally, the built‑in high‑sensitivity camera delivers clear images even in blackout conditions as low as ≤1 lux, with extremely low latency, ensuring the operator's view stays perfectly synchronized with the live stage action.

As the mass chorus of Sansara resounds through the arena, and as the spotlights precisely follow Basta's every turn and gesture, FINE ART uses light as a guide – not only illuminating the iconic figure at center stage, but also empowering large‑scale concert follow‑spot operations with the hardcore technology of "ground control, remote tracking, millisecond response."

On June 4 and 5, the newly created historical Peking Opera The Upright Official Li Dianlin, produced by Shanxi Peking Opera Theatre, was staged for two consecutive evenings at the Ding Guoxian Grand Theatre. Using the art of Peking opera, the production vividly tells the moving story of Li Dianlin, a late‑Qing official from Shanxi who risked his life to remonstrate with the emperor and cared deeply for the people, offering the audience a theatrical feast rich in ideological depth and artistic excellence.

The play was selected for the Shanxi Art Fund's 2025 Stage Art Creation and Production Project. The script was written by renowned screenwriter Jing Yanbin, with direction by Ma Xiao, a faculty member of the Directing Department at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, and vocal score design by the celebrated opera musician Zhu Shaoyu. The leading role was performed by Sheng Zhiqiang, a renowned laosheng (old male role) master of the Xi school, joined by the acclaimed huulian (painted‑face) performer Zhang Wei and the Meipai qingyi (female lead) master Shan Na. The play focuses on the rampant corruption of the late‑Qing era’s donation‑based official appointment system. It tells how Li Dianlin, holding a high position in the Ministry of Personnel, witnessed the devastating effects of selling official posts on the people and resolutely risked his own safety to boldly remonstrate against the abolition of the two‑thousand‑year‑old system. The drama interweaves Li’s conflicts with his junior fellow Wang Rui, Empress Dowager Cixi, and his wife Zhou, creating a three‑dimensional portrait of an upright official who is both firm and compassionate. As the first original work to bring Li Dianlin to the theatrical stage, the play uses historical narrative to reflect on clean governance and the greater good of the nation, drawing lessons from the past to promote integrity, righteousness, and steadfastness in our own time.

In this Peking opera feast of clean‑official culture, multiple professional lighting fixtures from FINE ART provided outstanding light efficiency, passionately supporting the unyielding spirit of the upright official. The FINE 550 BSW PLUS three‑in‑one light, with its large 169mm output lens, creates a robust beam. Its rich color system – CMY, CTO, and an independent color wheel – interweaves with an eight‑facet prism and a twenty‑four‑facet prism, combined with a dynamic effect wheel, to depict the solemn dignity of the remonstrance in the imperial hall and the inner turmoil of the character. The FINE 1400 PERF, with its unique optical design, achieves uniform light distribution and allows frosting via focus adjustment without changing the beam size or luminous flux. Equipped with a full framing system rotatable 90°, it sharply frames Li Dianlin’s decisive posture as he dares to speak truth to power.

The FINE 4019 PIXIE PLUS two‑in‑one beam and wash light, using high‑quality RGBW four‑in‑one LEDs as its light source with individually controllable beads, delivers a maximum output of 900W and an illuminance of 29,500 lux at 6 meters. With a wide linear zoom range of 4° to 60°, uniform color mixing, and 0–100% smooth linear dimming, it effortlessly creates the layered atmosphere from late‑night contemplation to fierce debate in court. The FINE 400CL7 professional LED cyclorama/floor light employs a 7‑color full‑spectrum optical design with Ra and R9 both above 90, and theatre‑grade 16‑bit high‑precision dimming, providing delicate and precise coverage that illuminates the faces of the characters, revealing every trace of compassion and determination of the upright official.

As the final notes of Peking opera fade and the spirit of integrity lingers, FINE ART uses light as a brush – not only illuminating the iron‑will of an official who risked death to speak the truth, but also reflecting the timeless power of honesty, righteousness, and adherence to principle that transcends ancient and modern times. Where light and shadow reach, the clean governance and national duty are transformed on this stage into an enduring echo of the ages.

On the evening of June 1, 2026, the Jingyun Grand Theatre of Hubei Provincial Peking Opera Theatre resounded with thunderous applause and the resonant melodies of Peking opera as the large‑scale original work Hanyang Made successfully premiered. As a key production selected for the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's "2023–2025 Stage Art Creation Action Plan" and multiple key support projects in Hubei Province, the play uses the development history of the "Hanyang‑made" rifle as its historical anchor, vividly telling the story of China's modern industry – its arduous pioneering and determined pursuit of self‑strengthening – resonating deeply with the audience.

Hanyang Made takes as its main thread the founding of the Hubei Arsenal by Zhang Zhidong, the late‑Qing Viceroy of Huguang, reflecting the "birth history of a rifle" as a mirror of a nation's century‑long journey from awakening in peril to forging ahead through innovation. The script was co‑written by renowned playwright Zhao Ruitai and young screenwriter Pan Yanzhu, directed by acclaimed director Guo Xiaonan, and led by National First‑Class Actor Yin Zhangxu. With solid skills from three generations of performers, both in singing and acrobatics, the production showcases the vibrant, well‑inherited artistry of the Hubei Provincial Peking Opera Theatre. Unlike many historical dramas, the play does not stop at recounting historical facts. Instead, it focuses on the spiritual struggles and unyielding breakthroughs of late‑Qing officials and modern industrial workers under technological blockade and internal and external pressures, elevating the "chase for material progress" to a "spiritual awakening" that resonates across time with today's spirit of independent innovation and technological self‑reliance.

The stage aesthetic of the play blends the suggestive and minimalist traditions of Peking opera with contemporary visual expression. Multi‑layered, symbolic scenery combined with multimedia projections breaks the physical limits of the traditional stage, interweaving Zhang Zhidong's late‑night anxieties over establishing the arsenal with the oppressive weight of court pressures within the same dramatic context. Through the flow of light and shadow, the audience witnesses the dislocation between the individual and the era, evoking profound empathy for historical fate.

In the stage presentation of this national industrial epic, multiple professional lighting fixtures from FINE ART provided outstanding light efficiency, passionately supporting the century‑long journey of self‑strengthening. The FINE 1700CF BSWF four‑in‑one framing light has an effective range of up to 100 meters, with Ra and R9 both exceeding 95, delivering stunning light quality that accurately reproduces the rich textures of late‑Qing costumes and the cold steel of the arsenal. Its patented cooling system maintains full‑power operation at room temperature without derating, with noise below 45dB, preserving the theater's immersive atmosphere with extreme silence.

The FINE 4019 WASH PLUS high‑power moving head wash light features a new optical design for uniform color mixing and soft effects. At narrow angles, it achieves 30,000 lux at 6 meters, with a wide zoom range of 4° to 60° to meet diverse lighting needs from solitary contemplation to ensemble drama. Its smooth, delicate dimming and flicker‑free start‑up at low brightness perfectly align with the aesthetic requirements of Peking opera. The FINE 1700L WASH PERF wash and framing light is equipped with a latest‑generation high‑efficiency light engine (Ra ≥ 90) with a total luminous flux output exceeding 50,000 lm. It incorporates a second‑generation color standard for pure colors and a wide gamut, with CMY infinite color mixing and CTO linear color temperature adjustment to paint the vastness of the era. A framing system rotatable ±90° clearly defines every impactful moment of historical decision‑making.

As the prolonged applause faded, FINE ART used light as a brush – not only illuminating the arduous pioneering journey of China's modern industry, but also reflecting the unyielding spine of the Chinese nation striving for survival and development in desperate times. Where light and shadow reach, the metallic echoes and spirit of self‑strengthening from the hundred‑year history of Hanyang transform on this stage into a timeless tribute to the ages.

On the evening of May 21, 2026, coinciding with the seventh anniversary of the Xi'an Warrior Flags Acrobatic Troupe, the large-scale acrobatics drama The Art of War – a National Arts Fund 2024 Stage Creation Grant project – officially premiered at the Warrior Flags Grand Theatre in Dianchi Houhai, Kunming. Combining breathtaking acrobatic vocabulary with profound military philosophy, the production delivered a deeply moving audio-visual feast to the audience of the Spring City.

Using stage montage techniques, the drama interweaves the personal fate of Sun Wu (Sun Tzu) with the turbulent events of the Spring and Autumn period. From first perceiving the art of war in a family of generals, to forming a deep friendship with Wu Zixu and entering the state of Wu together; from the brilliant strategy of defeating Chu with 30,000 troops at the Battle of Boju, to witnessing the devastation of war and resolutely retiring, finally writing the thirteen chapters of the timeless military classic. The opening scene of a ruined battlefield is both a true portrayal of the chaotic Spring and Autumn era and the starting point of Sun Wu’s lifelong exploration of the art of war. The concluding scene of a desolate hillside with sparse woods and quietly resting bamboo slips represents not only the end of his life but also the beginning of The Art of War being handed down for millennia. Infusing poetic emotion into the solid historical framework, the drama presents a warm, passionate, struggling, and persistent image of the Sage of War.

The audience applauded thunderously. High-level acrobatic skills such as ballet on the shoulder, bouncing on bars, throwing and catching, soft contortion, and aerial straps vividly depicted the clashing metal-and-iron chaos of the Spring and Autumn period. The “Way” of military strategy and the “emotion” of human nature were seamlessly fused, eliciting exclamations of “stunning.”

In this stage narrative interweaving strength and beauty, multiple professional lighting fixtures from FINE ART used precise light and shadow to infuse soul into the contemporary interpretation of the millennial military classic. The FINE 1400LH BSWF four-in-one framing light, equipped with a 1400W LED light engine (Ra and R9 both above 90), delivers a maximum luminous flux of over 40,000 lm. Within a zoom range of 6° to 50°, it delicately reproduces the desolation of battlefield ruins and the warm texture of bamboo-slip calligraphy, sharply framing Sun Wu’s solitary figure writing the classic and the grand spectacle of the Battle of Boju.

The FINE 4019 PIXIE PLUS two-in-one beam and wash light, using high-quality RGBW four-in-one LEDs as its light source, achieves an illuminance of 29,500 lux at 6 meters. With a wide linear zoom range of 4° to 60° and uniform color mixing, it effortlessly creates the changing atmosphere from youthful enlightenment to the devastation of war. The FINE 608 BATTEN moving head bar light, with 8 x 60W RGBW four-in-one sources and a 5°–50° zoom, produces a full, non‑crossing beam at narrow angles, outlining the solemn formations of troops on the battlefield. The FINE 550 BSW PLUS three-in-one light, with its Ø169mm output lens, creates a robust beam. Its CMY + CTO + flow color wheel interplay injects the sharpness of metal and the intense background of war into the stage.

From May 23 to 26, The Art of War will continue its run at the Warrior Flags Grand Theatre in Dianchi Houhai, Kunming. FINE ART is honored to witness, through light and shadow, this dialogue across millennia on military wisdom – as the bamboo slips rest quietly and the smoke of war dissipates, the wisdom and spirit of the Sage of War will never end on this stage.

On the evening of May 14, at the Guangdong Art Theatre, the original fantasy musical Serialized · 1978, co-produced by Southern Song and Dance Troupe and Mutian Juhai Culture Media, had its premiere, delivering an audio-visual feast about dreams and perseverance through a time-spanning,narrative.

The play adopts a dual storyline, focusing on An Ning, a contemporary comic artist trapped in creative difficulties. She finds inspiration in a mysterious diary from the 1970s. The diary’s words, full of hope for the future, give birth to a parallel dimension within the comic Serialized · 1978: a bold and sincere young man named Sui Sheng breaks free from social constraints and joins companions on a treasure-hunting adventure to pursue his ideals. When the pressure of reality forces An Ning to alter the story she is drawing, the fate of the comic characters also shifts. The interweaving and collision of reality and fiction, through layers of dramatic climax, reflect a of the choices, struggles and perseverance of young people in the early days of reform and opening up.

In this time-spanning stage narrative, multiple professional lighting fixtures from FINE ART, with their outstanding light efficiency, painted the light and shadow backdrop for both the real world and the comic world. The FINE 1680LH BSWF four‑in‑one framing light served as the workhorse, delivering a maximum output of 40,000 lm with excellent light quality (Ra ≥ 95, R9 ≥ 90), accurately reproducing the understated tones of the local social landscape in 1978 and the delicate textures of characters’ expressions.

The FINE 4019 WASH high-power LED moving head wash light, with its powerful output (30,000 lux at 6 meters at narrow angle) and wide zoom range from 4° to 60°, met diverse lighting needs from spotlight soliloquies to lively ensemble scenes. Its smooth and delicate dimming, with flicker-free start-up at low brightness, perfectly matched the emotional ebb and flow of the musical. At the forefront of the stage, the FINE 150 FT color professional footlight, using its R, G, B, L four-color system to produce color temperatures from 2500K to 10,000K (Ra and R9 both above 90), featured an asymmetrical dual-row independently controlled light design. With soft, even coverage, it illuminated the faces of the characters, reflecting the determined expressions of every ordinary dream chaser.

As the strokes of comics and the light and shadow of the stage intertwined, FINE ART used light as a brush – not only illuminating a comic artist’s journey of rediscovering her belief, but also reflecting the undying passion and original aspiration of every ordinary person in a great era.

During the May Day holiday, the upgraded performances of the local original drama Qin Zheng (The Qin Zither) concluded successfully at Xianyang Grand Theatre within the Xianyang Civic Cultural Center. Jointly planned by the Publicity Department of the CPC Xianyang Municipal Committee, the Xianyang Bureau of Culture and Tourism, and meticulously produced by Xianyang Cultural Tourism Development Group and Xianyang Performing Arts Co., Ltd., the play was offered free of charge to citizens and tourists, allowing guests from the literary and artistic circles as well as the general public to enjoy this audio-visual feast of Qin culture.

 

Qin Zheng takes the cultural symbol of Xianyang, the Qin zither, as its artistic thread, and follows historical figures such as Qin Shi Huang and Meng Tian to tell the epic story of the Qin dynasty’s northern campaigns against the Xiongnu, the construction of the Great Wall, and the integration of agricultural and nomadic civilizations. The grand and atmospheric stage design recreates the vast desolation of the Qin borderlands. The primitive and heavy costumes perfectly complement the powerful and stirring music. The actors deliver superb performances, bringing to life vivid characters such as the ambitious Qin Shi Huang and the loyal and courageous Meng Tian, reviving on stage the sense of national duty and historical integrity from over two thousand years ago. The production boasts a top‑tier creative team: art director Zou Jianhong, chief director Huang Dingshan, screenwriter Zhu Hai, associate director He Tao, stage designer Zhou Danlin, lighting designer Zhou Pingping, and others. From script creation and stage presentation to performance interpretation, every detail has been meticulously refined through full‑process intensive rehearsals, ultimately achieving a stage work of high ideological, artistic, and entertainment value.

 

In the visual presentation of this Qin dynasty epic, multiple professional lighting fixtures from FINE ART worked in concert, using precise light and shadow to sculpt the spirit of Qin culture. The FINE 1700ZLB BSWF four‑in‑one moving head light features a custom 1500W module and incorporates a second‑generation color standard, delivering pure colors and a wide color gamut, finely reproducing the heavy textures of Qin dynasty costumes and the solemn atmosphere of border‑land beacon fires. Its full framing system, rotatable ±90°, produces sharp, distortion‑free cut and framing, precisely capturing the moments of Qin Shi Hao wielding his power and Meng Tian standing with his sword.

 

The FINE 4019 PIXIE PLUS two‑in‑one beam and wash light has a maximum output power of 900W, an illuminance of 29,500 lux at 6 meters, a wide linear zoom range of 4° to 60°, and smooth 0–100% linear dimming. Its uniform color mixing effortlessly creates the multi‑layered atmosphere from the majesty of the court to the heat of the battlefield. The FINE 470 BSW three‑in‑one light, with its large 174mm output lens, achieves a minimum beam angle of just 2.8° in beam mode. The beam is sharp and solid. Combined with CMY infinite color mixing and linear CTO color temperature adjustment, it forges the sharpness of iron armor when war drums thunder and weaves the tenderness of home and country when the Qin zither plays softly.

 

It is worth noting that taking the creation and rehearsal of Qin Zheng as an opportunity, Xianyang formally established the Xianyang Performing Arts Drama Troupe, filling the gap in local professional theatrical performance groups and launching a new model of cultural‑tourism integration that combines “repertoire creation – team building – regular operation.” FINE ART is honored to have participated with light and shadow, witnessing a city’s contemporary practice of continuing the root of Qin culture through artistic innovation and polishing its urban image with high‑quality productions.

On the evening of April 22, on the nearly 10,000-square-meter super-large performance ground of the Inner Mongolia Ethnic Minority Cultural and Sports Activity Center, the first performance of the 2026 season of the large-scale equestrian panoramic epic Ode to the Horse was staged with stunning impact. As a groundbreaking resident production that fills the gap in the region's real-scene equestrian performances, the show has become a phenomenon-level calling card for the deep integration of culture and tourism in Inner Mongolia, thanks to its grand outdoor real-scene scale and immersive viewing experience.

The whole play follows the life of a herdsman's son. From "The Heavenly Horse Descends" to "Ode to the Horse," a five-chapter narrative unfolds the deep journey of man and horse meeting, accompanying each other, and living and dying together. The performance combines equestrian skills, Mongolian song, dance, music, acrobatics and other artistic elements, together with high-definition projection, panoramic LED and high-tech sound, light and electricity effects, creating a visual wonder of "the sky as the dome and the earth as the stage." Thousands of horses gallop through the mist; difficult stunts such as mid-air somersaults on horseback and pyramid formations on horseback are breathtakingly spectacular. Long songs and khoomei pierce the night sky, telling the deep bond between grassland children and their horses throughout their lives, vividly displaying the spiritual character of the Mongolian horse: resilience, courage, loyalty, benevolence and restraint.

In this immersive feast of thousands of horses galloping on the grassland, FINE ART's FINE 6019 PIXIE IP professional high-power LED all-weather moving head wash light provided full support throughout, infusing the grassland legend with soul through outstanding light efficiency.

The new optical system of the FINE 6019 PIXIE IP balances both color mixing uniformity and soft effects. With a unique zoom range from a powerful 3.2° beam to a wide 65° soft wash, it can focus closely on the affectionate gaze between rider and horse, and also bathe the vast canvas of beacon fires and solitary smoke in the desert in its light, meeting the diverse lighting needs of the nearly 10,000-square-meter stage.

The wash effect of the FINE 6019 PIXIE IP is particularly outstanding: azure blue as if washed, spreading the deep stillness of the night sky over the Chile River grassland, echoing the distant notes of Mongolian long songs; jade green like lush grass, flowing across the boundless sea of grassland, reflecting the tender warmth of the horseback home; flame red igniting the solemn intensity of beacon fire and smoke of war, pushing the grand momentum of a thousand horses setting off on an expedition to a climax. In addition, its full-protection design provides seven major functions including smoke-resistance, UV-resistance, sand-and-dust-resistance, corrosion-resistance, and high/low temperature resistance. It requires no frequent cleaning or maintenance, operating maintenance-free, saving time, effort and trouble.

As the sound of horse hooves shakes the entire venue, FINE ART uses light as a brush – not only illuminating the warmth of the horseback home and the grandeur of the thousand-horse expedition, but also reflecting the unceasing contemporary spirit of the grassland children striving for self-renewal.

Recently, the new masterpiece The Cloud Knows the Mountain by Anhui Huangmei Opera Theater was performed at Anhui Grand Theatre. Amid the sea of clouds over Huangshan Mountain, a new melody of Huangmei opera about dreams and perseverance gently resounded.

The Cloud Knows the Mountain plants its story in the green mountains and mist, following the journey of a country girl named Ayun as she pursues her dream of building a garden. Together with her husband Ashan, she faces difficulties such as lack of funds and family misunderstanding. With the persistent spirit of "if there are no flowers before the steps, I will plant them; if there is no fruit in the garden, I will grow them," she creates a poetic "garden" out of ordinary life. Set in the core location of the "Cloud-Knowing" guesthouse, the landlady Ayun meets one guest after another, stepping into their hidden cares and concerns.

The play adopts a structure of non-stop scenes. While retaining the rustic and earthy character of Huangmei opera, it incorporates contemporary musical vocabulary and poetic stage aesthetics, allowing this ancient theatrical form to radiate a warm power that transcends generations. FINE ART deeply participated with multiple professional lighting fixtures, using precise light and shadow to shape and color this cloud-and-mountain dreamscape.

The FINE 1700LH BSWF four-in-one framing light served as the workhorse. With an effective range of up to 100 meters and excellent light quality (Ra and R9 both greater than 95), it delicately reproduced the layered haze of the Huangshan sea of clouds and the skin texture of the characters during dance movements. The combination of rotating gobo wheel, fixed gobo wheel, and dynamic effect wheel gradually unfolded the poetic picture of the changing seasons in Ayun's guesthouse.

The FINE 1700L WASH PERF wash and framing light, with a luminous flux output of over 50,000 lm, combined with CMY infinite color mixing and CTO linear color temperature adjustment, bathed the stage in myriad atmospheres – from morning mist to twilight haze. The FINE 4037 WASH PLUS high-power LED wash light, with a wide zoom range from 4° to 60° and smooth, delicate dimming performance, met all lighting needs of the play – from intimate soliloquies to lively ensemble scenes. It also offered flicker-free start-up at low brightness, perfectly matching the gentle charm of Huangmei opera.

The FINE 6010 BATTEN IP bar effect light flexibly outlined the space with a zoom range of 3° to 45°. Its 300 LED beads were arranged in separate segments on each side, with built‑in rich color macros and effect macros, injecting a lively visual rhythm into the transitions of time and space.

On April 9, 2026, the new classical Chinese epic stage play Primitive Ancestor of Humanity, produced by Xi'an Performing Arts Group · Xi'an Drama Theater, continued its trial performance at Xi'an New City Theater. Using contemporary theatrical aesthetics to trace the origins of civilization, the production awakened echoes of a thousand years.

Set against the backdrop of tribal conflicts in the late Neolithic period, the play follows the transformation of the Yellow Emperor from responding to aggression with advocacy of harmony, to shifting from conquest to alliance. It profoundly interprets the worldview of "valuing harmony and cooperation," the governing wisdom of "winning people by virtue," and the political ideal of "putting the people first." The drama shows how Chinese civilization gradually moved toward unity amid conflict and integration – establishing rules to stop plunder, inventing writing and tools to promote civilization, blending various tribal totems into the "dragon," and ultimately achieving "all under heaven as one family." This not only revives the spiritual origin of the Chinese nation's diversity in unity but also calls for contemporary values of transcending opposition and moving toward coexistence, conveying the eternal ethical themes of benevolence, integrity, sacrifice, and peace.

The stage design retains the primal power of the ancient era – rough rock textures, the feel of animal hide and linen, the raw tension of tribal totems – while incorporating advanced contemporary stage technology: the flow of light and shadow simulates the cycle of sunrise and sunset; mechanical devices bring the South-pointing Chariot and Kui Drum to life on stage; the sound design even recreates Neolithic ceremonial drumbeats and natural soundscapes. During the performance, FINE ART lighting fixtures, with their exceptional optical performance and stable onstage operation, helped complete the transition from the wild barbarism of tribal warfare to the grand vision of universal harmony.

As the workhorse of the stage, the FINE 1700LH BSWF LED moving head light combines beam, wash, pattern, and framing functions. With Ra and R9 both exceeding 95, its light quality accurately reproduces the rough rock textures and the natural grain of animal hide and linen on stage. Equipped with one rotating gobo wheel, one fixed gobo wheel, a dynamic effect wheel, and a full framing system that can rotate ±90°, it produces sharp, distortion-free cut and framing, vividly outlining the primal tension of the totems.

The FINE 608 BATTEN moving head bar light features eight 60W RGBW four-in-one LEDs. Within a zoom range of 5° to 50°, at the narrowest angle the beam is full without crossover, outlining the solemn lines of the Kui Drum in sacrificial scenes; at wide angles, color mixing is excellent, delicately simulating the natural flow of light from sunrise and sunset to raging flames of war.

At the forefront of the stage, the FINE 150 FT color professional footlight sculpts the characters with delicate brushstrokes. Its R, G, B, L four-color mixing system produces white light with color temperatures from 2500K to 10000K, with Ra and R9 both above 90. With soft and even coverage, it washes the faces of every "common person." As the totems on stage are forged into the dragon through light and shadow, FINE ART uses light as a brush – not only illuminating the inventions of the Yellow Emperor era but also reflecting the national root of diversity in unity, coexistence and shared prosperity.