The WorldSkills 2024 event, held from September 10-15 in Lyon, showcased the finest young talents across a variety of skills, with over 1,400 competitors participating. The series is a global competition that showcases the talents of young professionals across a wide range of vocational trades. Held every two years, it brings together participants from over 70 countries to compete in disciplines such as engineering, construction, and digital arts, aiming to promote excellence in vocational training and inspire future generations to pursue careers in these crucial industries. Beyond the remarkable achievements of these young professionals, the event itself became a showcase of technical innovation and visual artistry, with Syncronorm’s Depence software playing a key role in creating the stunning visual displays that accompanied the competitions.
One of the outstanding teams responsible for this spectacle was Concept K from France. Their responsibilities included the stage design as well as lighting and laser programming for the show. By utilizing three Depence R3 licenses, Concept K were able to deliver a meticulously pre-programmed visual experience that combined lighting, lasers, and special effects. Depence’s powerful visualization capabilities allowed the team to visualize and fine-tune the entire production well in advance, ensuring a seamless and perfectly synchronized live performance.
The preparation for the event involved a year of research and development, plots, meetings and brainstorming. That was followed by a month of intensive pre-programming at Concept K’s Creative Studio in Paris. Thanks to Depence’s integration with timecode tools such as Timecore and ADREM, the team was able to synchronize complex lighting sequences with music and live performances with precision well beforehand. The show was set up in under a week, with only one rehearsal needed before the live event—a testament to the efficiency and accuracy of Depence’s simulation and programming capabilities. By using Depence, the team was able to streamline their workflow, reducing the need for multiple rehearsals and long setup times on-site. The ability to pre-visualize the entire show in 3D meant that the team could test and refine creative concepts in advance, ensuring a smooth and efficient build-up to the live event, optimizing and streamlining the overall workflow perfectly.
Throughout the event, Depence was used to control an impressive array of lighting and laser equipment, including 72 Robe iForte LTX units, 150 Robe MegaPointes, and 12 high-powered laser systems from Laser System Europe. This complex setup was flawlessly coordinated, delivering a vibrant and immersive visual experience for both the competitors and the 250,000 visitors in attendance.
Syncronorm is thrilled to have contributed to the success of the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Closing Ceremony by providing our leading show simulation software, Depence. We are proud to see Depence continually used to enhance the world’s most prestigious events, offering both creative freedom and technical precision to production teams on a global stage.
