Samsung Electronics Australia premiered its Sky Portal film during a spectacular aerial stunt above Sydney Harbour. As the sun was just about to set, the Sky Portal screen was lifted high above the harbour to showcase a collaborative film shot entirely with Galaxy S26 devices.
The Sky Portal – an 8m by 2.5m screen weighing over a tonne – was airlifted from a barge at Farm Cove and flown 150m above the Sydney Harbour by a Huey helicopter. Produced in partnership with global marketing and brand storytelling agency INVNT, the five-minute film was followed by a choreographed display of pyrotechnics, lighting, and sound, drawing the attention of crowds around the harbour, creating a shared moment for onlookers.
INVNT called on Mark Hammer of Silver Bullet Projects to design and implement a stunning lighting display worthy of such a prestigious event.
Chameleon Touring Systems suggested that Mark have a look at their new Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy fixtures, and he was delighted by what they could bring to the experience.
“The Ultimo Sharpy is similar in size to a standard Sharpy, but its IP66 rating was crucial because the fixtures were positioned on a barge in Farm Cove,” Mark said. “They’re also compact and lightweight, which mattered because I needed enough units on the barge to create a powerful look. Comparable fixtures are much heavier, and with that many in one place, I was concerned the barge could become unbalanced if they were tilted too far in one direction!”
Mark also remarked that he was impressed with the Ultimo Sharpy’s increased speed and precision.
The 48 Ultimo Sharpy fixtures were split into three groups of 16, with each group rigged in a circular design. Each circle had 12 Ultimo Sharpy on its circumference, with 4 more within the circle.
“The Ultimo Sharpy was incredibly punchy—around 60% brighter than the original Sharpy—and we used it mainly for aerial effects,” Mark said. “The high-speed tilt and infinite pan rotation added something fresh. Rather than moving through a wide range of colours, we focused on beam effects, switching between gobos and prisms. On the barge, the result was awesome; it looked almost like a video effect.”
The weather was favourable that night, though the Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy was built to perform regardless of conditions. Its robust, lightweight design and ergonomic side handles made it easy to transport, rig, and maintain—an advantage the Chameleon crew appreciated.
Chameleon Crew
Show Crew: Anthony Carlon, Aqilha Tan
Account manager: Luke Cuthbertson
