The Parcell Family of Geneva, IL, sets up one of the most impressive residential displays in the world every year. In 2003, Animated Lighting played a big part in their success. Among many effects, the Parcells mixed several of their lighting routines to music and captivated thousands of passers-by, including the Chicago-area affiliates for FOX and ABC news.
Parcell Family Display Statistics
- Hardware and Software: Animated Lighting's Monster Brain Animation Processors, Lighting Controllers, and Animation Director
- Total lights: Almost 40,000
- Power: About 120 amps spread across seven dedicated 20 amp circuits
- Extension cords: Approximately 105 totaling about 3,400 feet
- Characters: 43 (including penguins, polar bears, snowmen, elves, reindeer, snowboarding penguins and Santa)
- Setup time: About 60 hours
- Tear-down time: About 36 hours
- Storage: Everything (almost) is stored in an attic above the garage taking up about 250 square feet
Get the full story at http://www.twasthenightbefore.com. |
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