Victory in the Hog Factor - A Wave of Achievements Post-Award
The "Hog Factor" lighting programming competition, organised by High End Systems, took centre stage at Prolight + Sound 2019. This competition offers an excellent opportunity for emerging talents to gather live experience and showcase their creativity.
The competition, first initiated in 2015, invites young lighting designers to demonstrate their skills using the Hog 4 console for creating lighting effects and shows. It provides equal conditions for all participants, ensuring a level playing field.
This year, Nina Mesitz and her team Status Cue from the Austrian vocational school BS Evita emerged victorious. Their winning performance was highly appreciated by both the audience and the jury. For Nina, the emotional experience during the event was one of the most memorable moments of her life.
The finals of the competition are held live, where the participants present their work to the audience. This setting offers beginning technicians the chance to gain practical experience in front of a live audience, which can be a significant challenge.
Nina Mesitz considers the "Hog Factor" award as a significant event that has opened many doors for her career. She believes that the Hoglet 4 lighting console provides everything she needs for the beginning phase of her career. With this console, she can work independently, gain experience, and practice handling, regardless of the gigs and locations available.
Moreover, the competition offers young designers the opportunity to connect with industry professionals. Nina Mesitz emphasizes the importance of these connections, stating that she profited from the contacts she was able to make during the competition.
For Nina, the interaction with people with similar interests and direct feedback from the audience was more significant than winning the competition. She advises emerging talents from the lighting scene to participate in the "Hog Factor" competition.
The "Hog Factor" competition provides a competitive but educational environment, encouraging creative use of advanced lighting control technology. It attracts attention from established lighting designers and companies looking for new talent, offering opportunities to gain real-world experience and build a portfolio with professional-level tools.
In conclusion, the "Hog Factor" lighting programming competition leverages the Hog lighting control platform to create opportunities for young lighting designers to develop skills, showcase their creativity, and connect with the broader industry, supporting the growth of new talent in theatrical and concert lighting design.
Nina Mesitz values the "Hog Factor" award as a critical stepping stone for her career, as it offers a fusion of lifestyle, technology, and education-and-self-development. By providing access to advanced lighting control technology, the competition allows emerging talents to hone their skills, build a professional-level portfolio, and forge connections within the industry.
