Projection Connection News

Pete’s Big TVs Adds Visual Boost to CBS Upfront

NEW YORK — How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Pete’s Big TVs/Performance Video got there recently because they’ve had lots of practice doing TV upfronts — TV network presentations of the upcoming fall season of shows. Upfronts give advertisers the chance to pledge their ad support ahead of time, and the media gets a preview of what’s premiering in the new season.

TED Conference Gets Visual Assist from Mode Studios, DannyO Video

LONG BEACH, CA – For TED2011 (Technology Entertainment and Design) conferences held recently in Long Beach and Palm Springs, CA, and Bob Bonniol, principal creative director of Seattle’s MODE Studios, was tasked with providing a visual assist for the main sessions and several social spaces.

Christie and Flexible Picture Systems Announce Flexible Partner Program

TORONTO, ON — Christie and Flexible Picture Systems (FPS) announced their Flexible Partner Program, which offers Christie dealers the opportunity to combine the geometry correction and edge blending of the Image AnyPlace-200 stand-alone scaler product with Christie’s 1-chip DLP and LCD projectors.

Freestyle Productions Adds Daktronics Portable LED Video Gear to Rental Inventory

MINNEAPOLIS — Freestyle Productions, a Daktronics rental partner, has added modular PST-12HD panels to their rental inventory. “The Freestyle team is excited about the versatility and ease of use of the new PST panels,” said Dale Kivimaki, Freestyle Productions owner. “With the ability to setup different display sizes in nearly any outdoor setting — including direct sunlight and other elements — we are increasing our client base with this new inventory.”

Eurovision Song Contest Relies on coolux Widget Designer

DUSSELDORF, Germany — The coolux Widget Designer 3.0 PRO was used at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest to control the three DVI-matrixes (32x32, 16x16, 8x8). If needed, the Widget Designer could have been used to easily change over to VPU backup systems.

Southbank Centre Promotes Festival of Britain with Martin EC-20 LED Display

LONDON — Southbank Centre, which has relied upon lighting fixtures from Martin Professional for its theatrical and architectural requirements, has recently installed a new Martin Professional EC-20 LED display that is being used as part of the Festival of Britain 60th anniversary series of events that take place throughout the summer. Read More...

Seattle’s EMP Equipped with High-Res LED Display for Sky Church Music Venue

SEATTLE — Seattle’s Experience Music Project (EMP), housed in a 140,000-square-foot Frank O. Gehry-designed building that has the striking appearance of a monumental sculpture set amid the backdrop of the Seattle Center. And there are plenty of striking visuals inside as well.

Tsinghua University Centenary Celebration Includes 3D Projection Display

SHANGHAI, China — Tsinghua University marked its 100th anniversary in April with a 3D animated projection display. The constantly changing animated graphics worked harmoniously with the building's structure to create the illusion that the building was moving and morphing as part of the imagery.

AV Concepts Sets New Mark for 3D Holographic Projection

LAS VEGAS — AV Concepts was involved in the presentation of the largest 3D holographic projection yet. On a surface spanning nearly 2,000 square feet at a recent corporate event, visitors could experience a 3D holographic projection without the need for 3D glasses. To prepare for this installation, AV Concepts constructed a test rig inside the San Diego Convention Center, pictured here. Read More...

Christie MicroTiles at London Stock Exchange

LONDON — The London Stock Exchange is staging a new Market Open Ceremony, with visual support from 508 Christie MicroTiles. CMS consultant Jerry Collins recommended their use, and Christie partner Focus 21 Visual Communications Ltd. won the bid for installation. Read More...

A.C.T Lighting To Distribute A&O/alpha one Products in North America

LOS ANGELES — A.C.T Lighting has been named North American distributor for all A&O/alpha one products. The company will display fixtures from the Falcon range at Lightfair 2011 in Philadelphia (booth #1008).

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CBN TV Studios Gets Upgrades

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - One of the longest-running programs in broadcast history, CBN’s The 700 Club, had been using an analog lighting system for much of its run -- the last 30 of 45 on-air years. The show, which is accessible to 1.5 billion people around the world and airs weekdays, was due for a technical overhaul from lighting fixtures to control. Their new future-proofed system includes a hybrid lighting rig of ETC Selador LED luminaires and conventional fixtures controlled by an ETCNet3 network with an Eos system at the front. It was recently installed with the help of ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.) and 4Wall Entertainment and without interrupting the live schedule.