LONDON, UK – Each year the UK’s Comic Relief appeal seems to go from strength to strength, with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment coming together with a simple plan to ‘do something funny for money’. So far this year, a staggering £74,360,207 has been raised, proving that even in a recession, people can still find it in themselves to dig deep and do their bit for others.
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TEANECK, N.J. – Encelium Technologies has introduced Polaris 3D, its next generation of lighting control software for the Energy Control System. Encelium elected to unveil this ground-breaking technology at Lightfair International 2011, held in Philadelphia this spring.
The new software, which will be available in August, offers users a single 360°, three-dimensional navigation in a multi-floor view, permitting faster and easier navigation to a desired control zone with the ability to see an entire facility or complex in a convenient 3D snapshot. Read More »
UK – “A video screen doesn’t need to be any more complicated than lighting fixtures. Yet time and time again I find other systems insanely complex.” So stated Tinie Tempah Lighting Director Dave Cohen who recently made a big impact using Martin Professional’s user-friendly EC-20 LED panels as a backdrop video wall on Brit Award winner Tinie Tempah’s latest UK Tour.
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PHOENIX – Precise Corporate Staging (PCS) announced that Mike “Woody” Woods has joined its new entertainment division, headed by Gary Brunclik. Woods was previously with Clearwing Productions.
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DETROIT — Over Memorial Day weekend, Paxahau’s Movement Electronic Music Festival set attendance records and drew nearly 100,000 people with more than 100 acts staged at Hart Plaza. The festival’s organizers relied upon eps products to enhance the three-day’s events safety.
Read More »Automated Lighting Programmers must be aware of many concepts when programming a show. One of the most important concepts with any automated lighting console is… Read More »Tracking and State
Read More »LAS VEGAS — Every year, the readers of PLSN honor some of the top regional lighting companies in the U.S. and Canada. Based on reader nominations, we list the top contenders from five regions in the U.S. and all of Canada. PLSN readers then get to vote for the top regional lighting companies in these six areas.
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LOS ANGELES — American R&B artist R. Kelly recently wrapped up a European leg of his Love Letter world tour, with shows continuing across the U.S. this summer. Lighting Director for the tour is Alex Skowron who programmed and operates the show on a Martin Professional M1 lighting console.
Read More »BELLINGHAM, WA — Roland Systems Group (RSG) is sponsoring a North American Audio Visual Showcase Tour from June through August. The tour will visit more than 25 cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, for anyone looking for more information about Roland products.
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REEDSBURG, WI — For XtremeFoamParties.com’s First Birthday Bash, which recently took place at Good Times Bar & Grill, American DJ and Elation Professional consultant James Keeley designed and operated the lighting for the headlining act, R&B and hip-hop performer Cupid, best known for his “Cupid Shuffle” and “CU-Step.”
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GERMANTOWN, WI – WAGO Corporation’s new 758-915 Bluetooth ETHERNET Gateway wirelessly transfers ETHERNET protocols, such as PROFINET, MODBUS/TCP or EtherNet/IP via Bluetooth 2.0. Replacing communication lines between two automation systems, 758-915 features a 400 meter range courtesy of an international, license-free 2.4–2.480 GHz ISM band. This is ideal for mobile applications or those where cable-based data transmission would be too costly, complex or impossible.
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SKB Corporation has expanded the LCD case offering with the 3SKB-5055 LCD Transport case. The 3SKB-5055 LCD screen case is rotationally molded of Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) for maximum strength and durability. The 3SKB-5055 LCD screen case is designed for transport of any LCD, LED or Plasma screens ranging from 50” to 55” in size. The interiors are designed to hold screens in a desirable upright position with a universal interior foam padding system designed to configure easily for customized production.
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