NEW YORK – ESTA/PLASA announced that two new proposed standards have been posted at plasa.org for public review for reaffirmation through the end of February: ANSI E1.3, Entertainment Technology – Lighting Control Systems – 0 to 10V Analog Control Specification, and ANSI E1.27-1, Entertainment Technology-Standard for Portable Control Cables for Use with USITT DMX512/1990 and E1.11 (DMX512-A) Products.
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Da-Lite Screen Company's Pico Screen was designed with Pico Projectors in mind for a portable projection system well-suited to business meetings, training, gaming and other applications. Setup is as simple as removing the screen from the carrying case, pulling the two halves of the case apart and placing the screen on a table or stand.
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NAPLES, FL – In addition to conducting a traditional service, the First Baptist Church of Lehigh Acres Florida holds a contemporary service, hosts live concerts and does video production – all in its 9,000 square foot, 650-seat main sanctuary.
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LAS VEGAS – The XS Nightclub at the Wynn Casino and Resort faces off against competition from the newly-opened Cosmopolitan and other City Center resort attractions with lighting created by the LD for Wynn Resorts, Tom Kowalczuk, lighting programmer and lead lighting technician Brian Gysegem and lighting console operator Josh Packard.
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NEW YORK – See Factor Industry, Inc. provided a lighting design and equipment package for Red Hot + New Orleans on Dec. 3-4, one of the attractions at the 2010 Next Wave Festival at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).
Read More »HILLSBORO, OR – Cooper Controls announced that Electronics Diversified Inc. (EDI), which made many Cooper-distributed products including the MX High Density Dimming Rack, has closed its facility here.
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Guard Dog Low Profile Cable Protectors are now available with optional Velcro strips for use on carpet and/or anti-slip rubber pads for use on smooth surfaces. With 1, 2, 3, or 5 channels, these interlocking protectors are 1.25" high with a .75" channel height. They feature either standard ramps or low-angle ADA Compliant ramps.
Read More »In a live show, when playing back on-the-fly (busking, winging it, or punting), I find using the grand master and DBO button very helpful. I… Read More »The Grand Master: Use the Power Wisely
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – The floating Bradesco Seguros Christmas Tree, a 15-year holiday tradition, returned to the balmy environs of the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. The tree had already set a record for Largest Floating Christmas Tree according to Guinness World Records, and the 2010 tree measured 85 meters in height.
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MONTE CARLO – The Grimaldi Forum recently hosted the inaugural Monaco International Clubbing Show (MICS). Clay Paky played a key role, and Pio Nahum, commercial and marketing director, offered his perspective of changes within the club market, including a trend toward live music and stage lighting in club environments.
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MONTREAL – SF Marketing (SFM) announced two new additions to its Marketing & Communications (Marcom) Department: Claudia L'Ecuyer, who has assumed the newly-created position of events manager, and Lisa Griffiths, the new brand manager for SFM's Consumer, MI, and Lighting Divisions.
Read More »SUN VALLEY, CA – GLP (German Light Products) US Inc. has been named a full service distributor for Global Truss for the USA. Global Truss makes trussing, support systems and clamp accessories, including a full range ladder, triangular and box truss systems in various sizes and finishes.
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