AUSTIN, TX – High End Systems has announced a partnership with Creative Stage Lighting, Co., Inc to Distribute their Axon and Axon HD Media Servers though out the Unites States. The agreement allows CSL to offer HES’ Axon Media Server products available to their network of local resellers.
For more details: www.highend.com and www.creativestagelighting.com
Elation Professional added a new moving head to their Platinum series of fixtures, the Platinum Profile 35 Pro. The Profile 35 Pro uses the Philips Platinum 35 MSR 800W lamp which is comparable to a 1,200W head. The unique feature included in this latest model, the rotating 3-blade framing system for controlling the beam shape. Also included is an 8-50 degree zoom with auto-focus, a CMY color mixing system, Variable CRO, and an 8 color interchangeable dichroic color wheel. For projection, there are two gobo wheels, a 160 degree animation effect and a 3-facet prism.
For more details: www.elationlighting.com
WALLDORF, GERMANY – Clay Paky was on hand for the opening ceremony of the new Walldorf Ärztezentrum (Medical Centre) in Germany. Lighting Designer Benjamin Schleger used an assortment of Clay Paky Sharpys, Alpha Spot QWO 800s, A.leda Wash K20s and A.leda Wash K10s to bring the town of Walldorf a fireworks display, minus the fireworks.
For more details: www.claypaky.it
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18 year old Lighting Designer Ángel Alvarado took Robe Lighting to the party to light Columbian born singer Magarita, La Diosa de La Cumbia in a special show at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City. Alverado used a range of Rob products that included MMX Spots, LEDWash 1200s LEDWash 600s and LEDBeam 100s and ColorWash 250E ATs. The entire rig was supplied by Mexico based Tama Producciones.
For more details: www.robe.cz
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Following in the footsteps of their Parnelli Award winning Nexus 4×4, Chauvet Professional has launched the Nexus Aw 7×7 warm white LED array. The 7×7 features 49 3-watt 2,800k CREE LEDs arranged in a 7×7 configuration. The fixtures uses a number of control protocols, Kling-Net, Art-Net and DMX to control the individual LEDs. The panel measures in at 19.7” square and offers optional rigging kits for versatile hanging options.
For more details: www.chauvetprofessional.com
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Chauvet Professional introduced a new LED fixture to their theatrical based series of products, the Ovation C-640FC. The C-640FC is a dual headed LED cyc light with two LED cells per head. Both heads are individually controllable based on the DMX mode as well as independently focusable. The compact design allows for easy power in/pass through and DMX in/out via the sides of the fixtures.
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ARMAGH, Northern Ireland — Lighting Designer/Director John Penny Williams worked with Robe gear from HSL (Blackburn UK) and Production Services Ireland (PSI/Belfast) to light “Christmas in Ireland,” a performance by Libera, an all boy choir. The group performed at St Patrick’s Cathedral here.
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NEW CASTLE, DE – Industry veteran Anne Johnston has joined Pete’s Big TVs as an Account Rep. Based in the New York/Tri-State area, Johnston will serve the company’s video equipment rental clients in the concert touring, TV and special/corporate events market. Her start date is Jan. 6, 2014. Johnston has worked in these same markets, most recently as VP of Marketing at Production Resource Group (PRG).
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