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ETP Invests in Astera

ETP’s Emil Finsen on the left with Mikael Windfeldt

The lighting department of leading Danish rental and technical production specialist, European Touring Productions (ETP), based just outside Copenhagen, has enthusiastically started investing in Astera wireless LED lighting products. The first purchase of 32 Titan Tubes – four sets of 8 – was recommend by project manager John Askwith, who came on board last summer and swiftly made a list of 10 “must have” products to service ETP clients, shows and events, especially in the corporate and television sectors. Needless to say – Titans were on it.Read More »ETP Invests in Astera

Blackmagic Design Announces New ATEM Television Studio HD8

Blackmagic Design recently announced ATEM Television Studio HD8, a new family of all in one live production switchers that combine broadcast features with extreme portability. These new switchers feature broadcast grade control panels with advanced features such as streaming and recording. There is also an ISO model that can record all video inputs and can connect to up to 8 remote cameras. These new switchers also support live streaming, talkback and optional internal storage.Read More »Blackmagic Design Announces New ATEM Television Studio HD8

LightenUp Expands Growing Ayrton Inventory with Zonda 9 FX and Zonda 3 FX Fixtures

LightenUp Inc., a Los Angeles-based lighting company that supplies the full range of lighting equipment and power distribution for all types of events, has added a large complement of Ayrton Zonda 9 FX and Zonda 3 FX fixtures to its inventory.  The new luminaires join Ayrton Khamsins, Perseo Profiles, Diablo-S in white and black housings, and MagicDots available for projects and rental.  ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.Read More »LightenUp Expands Growing Ayrton Inventory with Zonda 9 FX and Zonda 3 FX Fixtures

Robe Up All Night with Black Coffee at Zamna Festival

Photo by Kristian Suárez

The beauty, magic, and history of Mexican Caribbean indigenous cultures blended with superlative dance beats as the rhythm and free spirit of rave sent a rush of positive energy and human experience coursing through the 2023 Zamna Festival in Tulum. The stunning eye-catching jungle venue surrounded by nature reserves and sacred cenotes, provided a perfect setting for this iconic Mecca-of-music event, and into this dreamscape reality stepped Lighting Designer Eran Klein, working with artist Black Coffee on the Island Stage.Read More »Robe Up All Night with Black Coffee at Zamna Festival

Ollie Wilkinson Balances Video and Light for ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ with CHAUVET Professional

It doesn’t matter how experienced you are, sooner or later, you’re going to be in a situation where you find yourself doing something for the first time. Ollie Wilkinson can vouch for that. A lighting designer for over 15 years, Wilkinson has been involved in shows, large and small, in all kinds of theatres, but it wasn’t until this January when working on The Wizard of Oz at the Grand Theatre that he lit a theatrical production with a video wall backdrop.Read More »Ollie Wilkinson Balances Video and Light for ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ with CHAUVET Professional

Darrell Barnes Appointed as Brand Manager Developing the PROLIGHTS Brand for A.C. Lighting Inc.

Darrell Barnes

A.C. Lighting Inc., distributor of world-class lighting and rigging technologies, announces Darrell Barnes’ appointment to Brand Manager for PROLIGHTS. Barnes was a sales team member for seven years, covering the Southwest USA market and has 30+ years of lighting experience and has been integral in the success of many large projects within his region including the BOK Center in Tulsa, Discovery Church, and many more.Read More »Darrell Barnes Appointed as Brand Manager Developing the PROLIGHTS Brand for A.C. Lighting Inc.

CAYMON Professional Racking Equipment Now Available in North America

A.C. ProMedia, distributor of state-of-the-art products and solutions aimed at the commercial and pro-AV installation markets, announces its partnership with CAYMON as the exclusive North American distributor. CAYMON manufactures professional installation rack equipment, CASY Modular Solutions, and accessories. A.C. ProMedia will be managing the sales, distribution, and service of the CAYMON product line in North America from their offices in Toronto.Read More »CAYMON Professional Racking Equipment Now Available in North America

Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show Delivers Stunning Visuals and Immersive Lighting Powered by Martin

Jordan Davis performs during the Twisted Tea Halftime Show during the 109th Grey Cup at Mosaic Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Regina, Saskatchewan. (Photo by Thomas Skrlj/CFL)

To provide the Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show with a hybrid lighting and creative video display that translated both on television and in person, Electric Aura Projects collaborated with Christie Lites and Solotech to deploy a unique rig featuring a wide range of Martin lighting solutions.Read More »Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show Delivers Stunning Visuals and Immersive Lighting Powered by Martin

Conan Gray’s ‘Superache’ Tour Uses Claypaky Scenius and Mythos 2 Fixtures to Deliver His Unique Aesthetic

Working with Solotech US, UK-based Production and Lighting Designer Will Smith designed the lighting, video and set for the North American, Australia, and Asia legs of American singer-songwriter Conan Gray’s Superache Tour. Smith chose Claypaky Scenius Spots and Mythos 2 fixtures for the sold-out North American leg of the tour, which is in support of Gray’s second studio album of the same name. Superache was released in June 2022, debuted at number nine on the US Billboard 200 and spent 12 weeks on the chart.Read More »Conan Gray’s ‘Superache’ Tour Uses Claypaky Scenius and Mythos 2 Fixtures to Deliver His Unique Aesthetic

Marshall to Feature CV730-BHN and CV730-ND3 Cameras at NAB 2023

Marshall Electronics, a manufacturer of broadcast and proAV cameras and equipment, will showcase its CV730-BHN with Full-NDI® and CV730-ND3 with NDI®|HX3 technology at NAB 2023 (Central Hall, Booth C5520). The CV730-BHN Full-NDI® PTZ camera incorporates the premium Full NDI® FPGA while also offering the benefits of NDI|HX3 and standard IP (HEVC/SRT) streams. The CV730-ND3 PTZ camera utilizes the new NDI|HX3 platform and standard IP (HEVC/SRT).Read More »Marshall to Feature CV730-BHN and CV730-ND3 Cameras at NAB 2023