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Ayrton Presents Cobra – its First Laser Source IP65-Rated Luminaire

Ayrton presents Cobra, its first factory standard phosphor laser source, IP65-rated luminaire, based on the concept of Dreamspot 18K which it first presented at Prolight + Sound 2016. Several years of development have gone into designing and finalizing this exceptional luminaire, which offers a next generation speckle-free laser source, designed for rendering a D65 white point that allows perfect color reproduction. Here’s an introductory video on Cobra from Ayrton:

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Proteus Maximus™ Fulfills Key Visual Role at Expo 2020

Woodroffe Bassett Design creates breathtaking visuals at Al Wasl Plaza and other Expo entertainment venues

Elation’s Proteus Maximus™ has been employed on top name shows and events since launching in 2019 but none perhaps as impressive as Expo 2020. In September 2021, Dubai saw the beautiful opening ceremony of Expo 2020, the kickoff of the world’s premiere international exhibition event that ran through March 2022. With 192 participating countries a part of the journey, Expo focused on Connecting Minds and Creating the Future explored through the themes of Sustainability, Mobility, and Opportunity.Read More »Proteus Maximus™ Fulfills Key Visual Role at Expo 2020

Firefly AV Crafts Smashing Looks for the Allam British Open Squash Tournament with Chauvet Professional

During a game of racket ball in the 1830s, a group of London schoolboys noticed that a punctured ball, which “squashed” on impact with the wall, offered more variety and more intensity of play than its intact counterpart. Thus, to the delight of millions of fans ever since, the games of Squash was born.

Although its rules have evolved somewhat over the years, the game those lads stumbled upon in that long ago London afternoon, has lost none of its compelling power. Spectators who saw this year’s Allam British Open would readily attest to that; as they witnessed some of the world’s greatest squash players  fiercely compete for the $165,000 (US) prize.Read More »Firefly AV Crafts Smashing Looks for the Allam British Open Squash Tournament with Chauvet Professional

‘A Strange Loop’ Design Team Shares Thoughts on Solutions Provided by PRG

From its world premiere off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons to a pre-Broadway run at Woolly Mammoth Theatre, the Pulitzer Prize winning musical, A Strange Loop, has now arrived on Broadway, and garnered 11 Tony nominations. PRG worked with the Tony-nominated creative team every step of the journey. Sharing their insights, designers Arnulfo Maldonado, Jen Schriever, and Drew Levy tell us how PRG’s solutions helped realize their designs.

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Know Before You Go

Here are the eight questions PLSN’s LD-at-Large columnist Chris Lose wishes he always asked before embarking on a tour:

What’s the rate?
What are the politics?
What is the vibe?
How much is per diem?
Will I share a room?
What are my days off?
Is there a dress code?
Can I offer free tickets?

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Main Light Adds Chauvet Professional’s Color STRIKE M Luminaires to All Three Locations

Main Light, LLC, a preeminent dry hire rental partner, has recently added CHAUVET Professional’s Color STRIKE M LED strobe/wash luminaires to their offerings. These new units are already in stock in Main Light’s three shops—Main Light, East in Wilmington, DE, Main Light, South in Nashville, TN, and Main Light, West in Las Vegas, NV.Read More »Main Light Adds Chauvet Professional’s Color STRIKE M Luminaires to All Three Locations

Burna Boy’s Show at Madison Square Garden Lights Up with Chauvet Professional Fixtures

Sometimes lighting design comes down to an elemental level, even when it results in a 54-universe, deeply evocative show with an intergalactic theme that takes place at one of the world’s most famous arenas. Such was the case on April 28 when Butch Allen and André Petrus lit Nigerian superstar Burna Boy’s two-hour One Night In Space show at Madison Square Garden.Read More »Burna Boy’s Show at Madison Square Garden Lights Up with Chauvet Professional Fixtures