Jugend Forscht is the biggest youth science and technology competition in Europe.
The event was created by the then editor-in-chief of Stern magazine, Henri Nannen,
way back in 1965. Every year, in addition to the regional contests organized in the
individual states, a national competition is held, which is the highlight of the event.
It is contested by the young scientists and researchers who win the first prizes in
the regional competitions. During the final, the best competitors are tested in the
seven Jugend Forscht subject areas. This year there were 51 participants, and the
contest was managed by the Jugend forscht e.V. Foundation, together with the
Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum, Paderborn.
The Paderborn-based firm Jansen Lichttechnik dealt with installing the rig and lights
in the Schutzenhof Paderborn, the venue that hosted the awards. They provided 20
Clay Paky Sharpy Wash 330s, 16 A.leda Wash K10s, 8 Alpha Spot 800 QWOs and 6
A.leda B-EYE K10s, as well as dot2 products.
Marcus Kromer, lighting designer and on-site operator, said he had been won over
by the dot2s: “I was impressed in particular with how easy network configuration
was, and the versatility you can have with the various wings. We managed a total
of about seven DMX universes with the desk.’
The video production manager, Herbert Loser (AFV Medienproduktion Weihrauch),
went on to say: “We created some live images/recordings for the event, together
with HD online live streaming. The Clay Paky A.ledas were an absolute must for
illuminating the stage, and they ensured an exceptional quality live broadcast. At
the same time, the back-lighting allowed us to create highly involving images.’
Technical Manager: Nils Weber; Rig Manager: Juri Zitzer (both from Jansen
Lichttechnik). The “live cutter” was Markus Fuest (AFV Medienproduktion
Weihrauch).
