TORONTO, ON, – A.C. Lighting Inc., distributor of world-class lighting, rigging and video technologies, is pleased to announce their partnership with Follow-Me, remote follow spot control systems at LDI 2017, November 17 – 19th, Las Vegas Convention Center. Follow-Me is an independent cost-effective network based software package that allows the user to utilize standard moving lights as follow-spots.
LYNCHBURG, VA – Something is afoot at the Craddock Terry Hotel. From the large shoe over its entrance, to the free shoe shines available to every guest, flourishes at this upscale hostelry celebrate its heritage as the site of what was once one of America’s largest shoe factories. Developers of the popular boutique lodging also honored its past when designing its interior, evoking its original industrial character with exposed wood beam ceilings, thick stone walls and 9’ windows. Also accenting the building’s industrial roots, while at the same time giving it a distinctively modern flair, is the richly colored light that washes its front columns, courtesy of Iluminarc Colorist 8Qa Panels installed by Jon Daggett of Castle Lighting.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA, USA – Absen Inc., a global leader in LED display solutions, will be a key technology provider at the second annual LDI: Live Outside event during the LDI Conference and Tradeshow which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 13-19, 2017.
LAS VEGAS – ADJ Heads to LDI 2017 With Two Innovative New Video and Lighting Product Ranges. Since 1988 Live Design International (LDI) has welcomed lighting and video professionals from around the globe to its annual trade show and conference. ADJ will once again have a significant presence at the 2017 show, debuting two pioneering new product ranges as well as showcasing other exciting new recent additions to the company’s expansive portfolio of lighting, video and effects equipment.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA- TheatreWorks Silicon Valley debuted The Prince of Egypt last month, a new musical by Stephen Schwartz and Philip LaZebnik. Inspired by the acclaimed animated film of the same title, the production is now the highest-selling musical in the 48-year-old theatre company’s history. Lighting Designer Mike Billings was tasked with lighting the production with gear from 4Wall Entertainment.
LAS VEGAS – ADB has landed in America, at the LDI show in Las Vegas. What’s more, ADB is doing it with the backing of Claypaky and the Osram Group, which took over this important brand in 2016. Through in-depth market insight and advanced technological know-how, it aims to optimize the brand’s excellent products after having updated production all over the world.
WAUKESHA, WI. – PRESS START! LDI 2017 is here and Blizzard is back with another epic booth design. They’ve also “levelled up” with a load of new fixtures to match. Plus, it’s all wrapped in plenty of 8-bit nostalgia including an ENORMOUS 26-foot tall, video wall covered 3-D “Q-Bert” style pyramid!
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA– Osram, a leading global lighting and technology company, is showcasing innovations in LED lighting at Live Design International (LDI) 2017, the leading trade show and conference for attendees working in a wide range of international live and broadcast venues, including concerts, theaters, night clubs, theme parks, houses of worship and many more. This year, Osram’s Professional and Industrial Applications (PIA) business unit will exhibit with LED Engin, the California-based LED supplier acquired by Osram earlier this year. Both Osram and LED Engin can be found in Booth #2536 at LDI.
HOUSTON, TX— Energy City is one of the highlight installations in the new Wiess Energy Hall, the most comprehensive energy exhibit in the world. “Energy City,” a 2,500-square-foot 3D landscape designed and fabricated by PBE, represents Houston, the surrounding Gulf coastal waters, and the terrain of southeast and central Texas. This vibrant 1/150th-scale “white model” will use bleeding-edge projection mapping technology to bring to life the energy value chain with dynamic animation as the entire tableau cycles from day to night.
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NASHVILLE – WorldStage, Inc. continues to expand its presence in Nashville with the addition of two highly respected industry veterans, Steve Austin and Jason Mullaney. Their hiring coincides with WorldStage’s 10th anniversary in the Music City and was essential to support WorldStage’s strong growth in the Southeastern U.S.
WORMS, GERMANY – It has been 500 years since Martin Luther sparked the Reformation and the German city of Worms, which played a central role in the movement, has been marking the event throughout the year. From October 27th to November 1st, a spectacular “Ecumenical Bridge of Light” was cast between the city’s St. Peter’s Cathedral and the Luther Church using Elation Professional Proteus Hybrid™ moving heads.
UK – Gary Numan is back with industrial strength impact to match the success and acclaim of his 21st album, “Savage (Songs from A Broken World)”, which stormed into the UK charts at number 2, energizing a massive interest in the artist who has influenced a generation of electronic music with innovative sounds and ideas whilst maintaining a super-loyal cult following.Luke Edwards of Cue Design has worked as Numan’s lighting and visual designer for the last four years keeping everything looking fresh and interesting onstage and for this tour, he specified 36 x Robe moving lights for the touring package with 18 x Spiider LED wash beams and 18 x of the new LEDBeam 150s.