HOLLYWOOD, CA – Clay Paky’s Sharpy spotlights added a touch of Hollywood glitz recently to Sky Movies’ televised coverage of the Oscars. The show, presented by UK film buff Alex Zane, was shot in what appeared to be a Hollywood apartment overlooking LA, while powerful searchbeams danced overhead.
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AARHUS, DENMARK – Seeking to satisfy his curiosity, or perhaps confirm industry buzz, Stephan Aue, lighting and scenic designer for Swedish electronica band Covenant, decided to see how bright the super compact Martin MAC 101 really was. Aue, who also serves as lighting op for part of the band’s “Modern Ruin” tour that has the band touring Europe throughout the year, is using 24 of the compact wash lights, which he transports in a single Sprinter van. Lighting supply is by Ambion GmbH.
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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.
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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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