Alan Hirshberg Joins Advanced Systems Group As Lead Technical Specialist
Apollo Design Technology Releases Android Version of iGOBO
Apollo Design Technology’s recently-released Android version of iGOBO, lets users view full screen images of the company’s library of standard metal and glass patterns. Features include 2000+ metal, SuperResolution glass, 1-Color glass, 2-color glass, and ColourScenic gobo designs.
Read More »Christie and Flexible Picture Systems Announce Flexible Partner Program
TORONTO, ON — Christie and Flexible Picture Systems (FPS) announced their Flexible Partner Program, which offers Christie dealers the opportunity to combine the geometry correction and edge blending of the Image AnyPlace-200 stand-alone scaler product with Christie’s 1-chip DLP and LCD projectors.
Read More »Freestyle Productions Adds Daktronics Portable LED Video Gear to Rental Inventory
MINNEAPOLIS — Freestyle Productions, a Daktronics rental partner, has added modular PST-12HD panels to their rental inventory. “The Freestyle team is excited about the versatility and ease of use of the new PST panels,” said Dale Kivimaki, Freestyle Productions owner. “With the ability to setup different display sizes in nearly any outdoor setting — including direct sunlight and other elements — we are increasing our client base with this new inventory.”
Read More »Christie Mirage WU-L
Eurovision Song Contest Relies on coolux Widget Designer
DUSSELDORF, Germany — The coolux Widget Designer 3.0 PRO was used at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest to control the three DVI-matrixes (32×32, 16×16, 8×8). If needed, the Widget Designer could have been used to easily change over to VPU backup systems.
Read More »Martin US Sets Open House Event in NYC for May 23-24
OBO Bettermann Marks 100 Years with Laser Show
HUINGSEN, Germany — OBO Bettermann marked 100 years with VIPs from 60 nations, and the celebration included theatrical performers and a full orchestra. To add visual excitement, tarm Showlaser put on a show within the company’s manufacturing facility, bathing its the interior of its manufacturing plant in a sea of light and colors
Read More »Miss Universe Slovakia 2011 Lit with Robe Gear
BRATISLAVA, Slovak Republic — Lighting designer Martin Kubanka specified more than 100 Robe moving lights for the 2011 Miss Universe Slovak Republic beauty pageant, which was staged at the Sibamac Arena at the National Tennis Centre in Bratislava and broadcast live on the main national TV channel, RTVS.
Read More »Southbank Centre Promotes Festival of Britain with Martin EC-20 LED Display
Mac Conversion Utility Now Available for Roland VR-5
Roland Systems Group (RSG) has released a Mac image converter utility for its VR-5 AV Mixer. This newly released software allows users to convert still images, video and audio into and from the format used by the VR-5’s internal SD card-based player and recorder.
Read More »