The Morgan Wallen ‘One Night at a Time’ Tour is delivering an exceptional visual experience, thanks to the expertise of Nighthawk Video and their production team. Nighthawk, a premier video production company in high-quality video services and innovative solutions for touring, media production, and special events worldwide, has transformed the tour’s production with advanced Grass Valley equipment and expertise.
For this legendary high-energy show, Nighthawk deployed a 4K UHD HDR Grass Valley Flypack System, 10 Grass Valley LDX 150 4K cameras, 3 LDX C135 4K cameras, and a Grass Valley 4K Korona 2ME switcher. The result? A seamless, immersive production that brings every moment of the performance to life. The precision and reliability of Grass Valley’s solutions ensure that every detail is captured flawlessly, providing fans with an unforgettable visual experience.
Bryan Venhorst, Director of Engineering at Nighthawk, emphasizes the impact of Grass Valley technology on their work. “The LDX C135 compact camera has been a fantastic addition to our gear lineup. Its image quality is identical to the LDX 150 and comes in a more adaptable package, making it perfect for challenging shooting conditions and tight spaces. Whether we’re filming in a cramped studio, on location, or at a massive venue, these cameras deliver outstanding performance every time.”
For Nighthawk’s production team on Morgan Wallen’s tour, the versatility of Grass Valley’s LDX cameras is invaluable. The compact series integrate seamlessly with existing equipment, whether used with Steadicams, cable cams, or robotic systems. As per Iain Donham, Engineering Team Manager on the Morgen Wallen Tour, “The flexibility allows us to unleash our creativity, expanding our ability to capture stunning visuals with a smooth, efficient workflow. Whether the camera transmits wirelessly, over fiber, or through copper, its compact connectivity handles it all—an accomplishment that was challenging in the past. On top of that, the Creative Grading tool in the LDX series has also expanded Nighthawk’s creative possibilities, enabling us to push our boundaries in color grading and enhancing footage in real time” He added.
The Morgan Wallen tour is a perfect showcase of how Nighthawk leverages Grass Valley’s technology to elevate their productions. Clients have consistently provided positive feedback, impressed by the superior image quality and the seamless execution that Grass Valley solutions enable.
Bryan Venhorst also highlights the importance of the support they’ve received: “On top of the robust features and performance, the support from Grass Valley has been exceptional. Their responsiveness and commitment to meeting Nighthawk’s needs have made them an invaluable partner in bringing complex productions like this tour to life.”
As Nighthawk looks to the future, they remain focused on growth and enhancing their creative capabilities. Integrating new camera technologies, including future iterations of the LDX series, will be key to pushing their creative boundaries even further. Grass Valley’s equipment continues to play a crucial role in their vision for innovation and customer satisfaction.
Credit for the picture:
Matthew Paskert – Morgan Wallen Tour
