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ETS Pro Lighting Acquires Innovative ROXX Cluster B2 FC LED Blinders

Corona, California-based ETS Pro Lighting, which specializes in concert touring, professional lighting, and equipment rentals, has invested in 24 ROXX Cluster B2 FC LED audience blinder/strobe/wash fixtures.  The purchase marks the first acquisition of ROXX lighting by ETS.  ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of ROXX products in North America.Read More »ETS Pro Lighting Acquires Innovative ROXX Cluster B2 FC LED Blinders

The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program Awards $100,000 to 2023 Class of Scholars

In partnership with Broadway Advocacy Coalition, the program has selected 10 theater students for the next cohort. 

Cody Renard Richard

Broadway Advocacy Coalition (BAC) and Broadway Stage Manager and Producer Cody Renard Richard announce the 10 recipients of the 2023 class of The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program. The program is dedicated to uplifting and supporting the next generation of theatermakers of color working behind the scenes by providing financial support, mentorship and more to BIPOC students studying to be the future leaders of the theater industry.Read More »The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program Awards $100,000 to 2023 Class of Scholars

Dates Announced for THE Conference: Live at Lititz’s Second Annual Event

Four industry insiders once again bring their expertise, in partnership with the Rock Lititz Community, to build a stronger, healthier live event industry

After a successful launch in 2022, THE Conference: Live at Lititz will return December 6, 7, and 8 2023.  In partnership with the Rock Lititz Community, CJMS (Charlie Hernandez, Jake Berry, Marty Hom, and Stuart Ross) will continue the work of collaboration, growth, and mentorship at the second annual conference.Read More »Dates Announced for THE Conference: Live at Lititz’s Second Annual Event

Brompton Technology Unveils Receiver Card Capable of Delivering 1 Million Pixels for Next-Gen LED Panels

Brompton Technology, an industry leader in LED video processing for live events, film and television, has just announced the release of a revolutionary new receiver card, the Tessera G1, which is set to disrupt the LED industry with its ground-breaking capabilities. The G1 receiver card supports 10Gb fiber connections direct to the panel. It is also capable of supporting a staggering one million pixel capacity for a new generation of ultra-fine pixel pitch panels, or up to 1,000 fps (frames per second). All this is made possible by a monumental 20x increase in computing power compared to the existing top performer, the Tessera R2+ receiver card, making the G1 a game-changer for the industry.Read More »Brompton Technology Unveils Receiver Card Capable of Delivering 1 Million Pixels for Next-Gen LED Panels

IIIMAGINE Mixes Music and Light To Capture Spirts of Flight With CHAUVET Professional

What would Leonardo da Vinci think if he were brought here? Mathias Roelandt pondered that question recently as he walked through the cavernous North Hall of Koninklijk Legermuseum – Musée royal de l’Armée (Royal Military Museum) where a wide collection of aircraft from different eras remains frozen in time. “People have always dreamed of flying,” said Roelandt. “You think of someone like da Vinci studying the flight of birds and insects over 500 years ago to draw flying machines and know that the idea of flight eventually became a reality that continues to evolve all the time. We humans always want to do something that’s never been done before. That’s the spirit that’s reflected here in this space.  It is inspirational, and worth celebrating.”Read More »IIIMAGINE Mixes Music and Light To Capture Spirts of Flight With CHAUVET Professional

Hippotizer v4.8 Launches with Show Manager, Preset Timeline, and Integration Enhancements

Green Hippo has unveiled a Hippotizer v4.8 software update for its range of Media Servers, packing in an exciting range of new and upgraded features designed to power-up real-time media manipulation, playback and mapping.

A new feature of Hippotizer v4.8 is Show Manager, that facilitates complete control of multiple productions and installations at once.

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Nook’s Lasting Legacy

Richard “Nook” Schoenfeld, noted Lighting Designer, Writer, and Editor Emeritus of PLSN, died Dec. 14, 2022 at age 65. In addition to his writing, editing, and designing, Nook joined the board of directors of the Parnelli Awards, where he created the NextGen category to highlight the work of up-and-coming people in the business. His career was marked by his generosity and mentoring. He always looked to shine the spotlight on people newer to the industry, helping their career take off. As a result, Nook’s true impact on the entertainment lighting field was not limited to his own accomplishments but can also be seen today in the work of the many designers he influenced and nurtured in their careers.

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Video of the Week: Design and Technology for ‘Awakening’ at The Wynn

Awakening, at Wynn Las Vegas, is a spectacle of sight and sound, weaving myth and magic throughout the 360-degree custom designed theater.  Conceived and created by Baz Halpin, Bernie Yuman, Michael Curry and a world-renowned team of talent behind some of the most iconic moments in live entertainment. That team discuss their work on the show in this video look Behind the Spectacle:

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Hidden Splendor of Artiste Mondrian™ on Church of the City Christmas Services 2022

Nick Chang has been overseeing lighting for services and other events at Church of the City in Nashville since 2020 and again handled lighting programming and direction for five Christmas services this past December. Employing Elation’s Artiste Mondrian™ LED profile FX luminaire on the worship services, Chang hid the multi-functional moving heads behind a blow-through LED wall to create a variety of impactful and unexpectedly striking lighting scenes. Production and Lighting Design was by Jori Johnson.Read More »Hidden Splendor of Artiste Mondrian™ on Church of the City Christmas Services 2022

Learn How to Safely Intervene If You See Bullying or Harassment in Your Workplace

Do you know how to safely intervene if you see a co-worker being bullied or intimidated? Did you know there are different ways to intervene to match your comfort level? In just 90 minutes you will learn five easily accessible tools, illustrated by relevant scenarios, for use in any workplace to safely intervene without the worry of retaliation. The next free webinar is on Monday, February 6th at 7pm EST. Additional webinars will be offered on April 30th and July 17th.Read More »Learn How to Safely Intervene If You See Bullying or Harassment in Your Workplace

CHAUVET Professional Helps Alec Takahashi Connect Thomas Rhett To Crowd

Location, they say, “is everything” in retailing; well, it’s pretty important in live touring too. Just ask Alec Takahashi, the long-time lighting designer for country superstar Thomas Rhett. Lighting the multi-platinum singer/songwriter’s Bring The Bar To You tour, the LD could sense the crowd enter different emotional spaces as his client moved from one location on the set to another. “We had a B stage that Thomas Rhett walked on for a few songs,” said Takahashi. “This allowed us to create stripped down moments for him to get closer to fans. When he did this, the crowd subconsciously relaxed and became a little loose. You could literally feel the crowd relax and engage when he moved to that stage, and then you could feel the energy skyrocket with no walls when he returned to a full band performance on the main stage.”Read More »CHAUVET Professional Helps Alec Takahashi Connect Thomas Rhett To Crowd

Creative Conners: Smart Chain Hoists | Programmable CM Hoists with Stagehand Control

Chain Hoists are the workhorses of entertainment rigging. Pair a Creative Conners’ Smart Hoist with the company’s Stagehand control and Spikemark software to unleash their full potential: 100 fpm, variable speed, and programmable positioning. Here’s a video overview of Smart Chain Hoists from Creative Conners:

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