Crossfade Design worked with Buffalo Sabres management to come up with install a Design plus a front-end control system featuring the 3D visualizer, which facilitates remote programming. All programming is set to timecode. Whenever new looks or additional seasonal, special event programming is needed, a file is sent to Crossfade, who then strip in a new timeline.

“We now program all of their shows remotely from our studios and then upload that to a file folder onsite for their operators,” says Wade. The local operator receives a 30-minute run through task program to ensure all cues are being hit.

“Working with Michael Nevitt and the Crossfade team has made programming the various light shows we use throughout the hockey season a smooth and easy process,” says Kelsey Schneider, the Sabres’ director of game presentation. “They have been great with taking our vision and making it come to life on game nights.”