Robert Juliat was present in classic style in the Lightpower Village at
Prolight+Sound 2017 as it presented a line-up of its tungsten and discharge
followspots – Lancelot, Merlin, Cyrano, Victor and Roxie – which formed a beautiful
backdrop to herald the arrival of Robert Juliat’s two new LED followspots, the
powerful 600W Oz and Alice.

Long- and short-throw models respectively, Oz and Alice feature an exclusive 600W
cool white LED source and are the first professional LED followspots able to deliver
a high output comparable with that of 1200W discharge followspots.

The dynamic pair share the same high-quality functions and characteristics offered
by the Robert Juliat classic Compact range. Their compact dimensions and silent
operation are coupled with the benefits of no heat, smooth electronic dimming –
locally or remotely via DMX – and no lamp-change for less maintenance. A digital
display, RJ45 connector and USB port are just some of the convenient features that
come as standard.

In one of the most exciting revelations on the stand, Robert Juliat unveiled SpotMe,
an advanced 3D tracking system for their Compact and Grand ranges of followspots,
which is designed to shine the light on performers in a smart, progressive way.
Very easy to understand, simple to install and use, and extremely cost-effective,
SpotMe opens up new creative dimensions for designers.

SpotMe’s 3D real-time tracking system turns Robert Juliat followspots into an
interactive solution that gives the position of performers on stage without the need
for emitters and/or cameras.

Fast and easy to set up, the SpotMe system consists of sensors mounted in the
tripod and followspot, and a server which communicates all position and beam size
parameters to the lighting console.

The x, y, z positions are transmitted to the console by PosiStageNet (PSN) protocol
(available with GrandMA2 console). The iris size is also sent by sACN protocol
providing information on the target.

All parameters are used by the console to control any automated or static lights,
such as footlights, passing through DMX, MA-Net, sACN, and Art-Net data. Any
moving lights can therefore also turn into a followspot at any time during a show.

Robert Juliat’s Dalis family of fixtures was also on full display as the central feature
of the stand, providing perfectly smooth ambient lighting with good skin tones.
Robert and Julia, the two stalwart catwalk models, were the perfect foils to show
off the full range of Dalis technology as they paraded along a catwalk lined by Dalis
862 Footlights beneath a 12m wide cyclorama lit by award-winning Dalis 860
Cyclorama fixtures.

Two new additions to the Dalis family, Dalis 861 Washlight and Dalis 862S mini-
Footlight also made their appearance at the show, pushing the boundaries of what
can be done with this award-winning technology with yet more applications. Both
were received as clever and useful adaptations of the originals.

Robert Juliat’s ZEP Fresnel 360LF series and ZEP profile 660SX series were also
represented as Robert Juliat presented an extension to the ranges in the form of
brand new, variable white versions. The new source exhibits the same bright output
as its siblings with a perfect evenness of beam and no hotspots. Ready to ship with
immediate effect, the variable white models complement the warm white and cool
white versions that have had such success since their launch.

For more information on Robert Juliat’s full range of followspots and other lighting
fixtures, visit www.robertjuliat.com