The Proteus Atlas beam FX fixture from Elation lit up the stage at the National Medal of Honor Museum’s opening event
The National Medal of Honor Museum in Texas pays tribute to the sacrifice and service of those in the armed forces. Marking its Grand Opening Celebration on 22 March 2025, the museum hosted a nighttime spectacular that showcased the best of Elation lighting.
This opening event featured a 360-degree display of fireworks, drones and live performances, all supported by an immersive lighting design by Ryan Stumpp, principal at Cue 13 Design. The show was crafted to reflect the core mission of the museum – to inspire audiences through storytelling while celebrating the medal recipients.
Stumpp worked closely with Corporate Magic as the lead lighting designer and programmer, bringing his extensive experience to the event. “The way I approach nighttime spectaculars is to carefully support the thematic emotions of the music and story through a visual journey, much like theatre – but on a much larger stage canvas with a variety of viewing angles and lighting positions,” Stumpp stated.
The event marked the US debut of Elation’s Proteus Atlas, an ultra-long-throw IP66 moving head fixture. Other Elation luminaries used for the show included Proteus Brutus, Proteus Hybrid Mix, Paragon M, Fuze Wash 500 and KL Panel fixtures.
The Paragon M, prized for its high colour fidelity, was used to deliver lighting for broadcast cameras, ensuring the livestreamed and recorded elements of the show were as polished as the in-person experience.
The versatility of Elation lighting helped it impress at four distinct events
The Proteus Atlas lights were strategically positioned around the site, including Choctaw Stadium rooftops, parking lots and atop the Arlington Museum of Art. The fixtures created a 180-degree backdrop of powerful beams, adding a layered dimension to the event’s overall look.
Despite the unexpected cold, the Proteus Atlas’ beams remained impactful. “Even when the fireworks smoke blew away, the Atlas remained strong and punchy, wrapping the audience in an immersive lighting experience and creating a great backdrop,” Stumpp added.
Event production company Live Events Productions worked with Gemini, their local shop in Dallas, to supply the lighting, audio and some of the video elements for the event. Pyrotecnico, a sister company of Live Events Productions, provided the stunning fireworks and drone show, demonstrating the level of cooperation behind the production.
Elation lighting is suitable for a range of events, from grand outdoor events to intimate indoor affairs. Discover how Elation’s technology has helped places of worship create engaging audio-visual displays.
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