Lighting transforms spaces. From architectural accent lighting to full theatrical rigs, Fermi AV designs lighting systems that set the mood, guide attention, and elevate every environment across Western Canada.
Lighting is perhaps the most underestimated element of audiovisual design. It shapes how we perceive every other element in a space — it determines whether a presenter appears authoritative or washed out, whether a product display commands attention or fades into the background, whether a worship service feels intimate or impersonal.
Professional lighting design goes far beyond choosing fixtures. It requires understanding colour temperature and its psychological effects, calculating illuminance levels for specific tasks, managing contrast ratios for camera-friendly environments, and creating layered lighting schemes that adapt to different uses throughout the day. Our lighting designers bring this expertise to every project, working with industry-leading fixture manufacturers to deliver systems that perform beautifully and reliably for years.
Stage & Performance Lighting — Intelligent moving head fixtures, LED wash and spot lights, follow spots, and atmospheric effects for live events, concerts, theatre, and corporate stages. DMX and sACN control with programmable cue sequences.
Architectural & Accent Lighting — Linear LED, cove lighting, and programmable colour-changing fixtures that transform lobbies, atriums, and exterior facades. Tunable white systems that shift from warm to cool throughout the day.
Broadcast & Presentation Lighting — Key, fill, and back lighting for camera-friendly environments. Colour-correct fixtures with high CRI ratings ensure presenters and products look their best on camera and screen.
House of Worship Lighting — Sensitive, dynamic lighting for sanctuaries that transitions from contemplative service settings to high-energy worship and IMAG-ready stage lighting.
Modern lighting control has evolved from simple dimmer switches to sophisticated networked systems that manage hundreds of fixtures across entire buildings. We design control architectures using DMX512, sACN, and Art-Net protocols that give operators precise command over every luminaire while providing automated scheduling and scene recall for daily operation.
For venues that need both theatrical and architectural lighting control, we integrate systems that bridge both worlds — ETC Eos family consoles for show control alongside Lutron or Crestron systems for day-to-day building automation. Occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting, and astronomical time clock scheduling reduce energy consumption while maintaining the ambiance and functionality your space requires.
Our lighting control designs always include intuitive user interfaces. Wall-mounted scene selection panels, tablet-based control apps, and simple presets mean your staff can achieve the right look without specialized training. For live events and performances, we program and operate full lighting shows with cue-by-cue precision.
From intimate accent lighting to full production rigs, our lighting designers are ready to transform your environment. Get in touch for a lighting design consultation.
Fermi AV is Calgary’s source for Audio Visual technicians, equipment and event production.
Fermi Audio Visual techs are bonded and certified to work all elements of the audio visual field including microphone, video systems, audio line arrays, live streaming systems throughout Calgary, Alberta and Canada.
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