LOS ANGELES – TechViz, a global provider of immersive 3D virtual prototyping software solutions, is presenting its latest immersive visualization solutions at SigGraph 2015 at booth No.819. In partnership with Christie, a leader in audio and visual technologies, they are demonstrating how the TechViz XL software package works in tandem with the Christie Mirage 4K25 DLP 3D projector for the first time.
Read More »WOOD DALE, IL — A local resident attending the Prairie Fest in this Chicago suburb died Aug. 2 when a storm with high winds, hail and rain flattened the tent that a group of people had sought for shelter. The victim was identified as Wood Dale resident Steven Nincic, 35. Fifteen others were taken to a hospital, including three who sustained serious injuries; others were treated for minor injuries at the scene.
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AUSTIN, TX –At this week’s Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB) convention, FOR-A America will showcase its popular video switcher and signal processing technology. The show takes place at the Renaissance Austin Hotel August 5-6, and is the largest broadcast association convention in the state of Texas. FOR-A will exhibit at the show in booth #27.
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DALLAS — Gemini Light, Sound & Video recently added 480 Elation EPT6IP LED video panels to its inventory. The company has already used the 6.7mm pixel pitch panels out on a major summer tour – metal band Slayer’s 2015 summer trek – which features a lighting and video design by Gemini’s Jason Cain.
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LONDON — 50 Cent and his group G-Unit returned to London on July 17 for a one-off gig at the O2 Arena. White Light answered the call from producers Musicalize, providing a rig that included Clay Paky Sharpys, Vari*Lite VL3500s, Martin MAC Vipers and i-Pix BB4s along with Phillips Showline SL NITRO 510 strobes to support the lighting design by LD Fraser Elisha.
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LEEDS, UK – Singer songwriter Paolo Nutini recently played a concert at Millennium Square in Leeds, UK, in the city center, before close to 7,000 fans. LD Jason Hyne used a rig that included his touring specials package along with Robe BMFLs, Pointes and LEDWash 600s supplied by Zig Zag Lighting. The event promoter was Futuresound Events.
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PALERMO, Italy – Lighting designer Francesco De Cave used Clay Paky Sharpy Wash and Alpha Profile 1500 fixtures for Italian rapper Fedez’s tour, in support of his recent album Pop-Hoolista. The lighting design has been evolving to fit larger venues as the artist’s popularity continues to expand.
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NEW YORK – For its 10th annual Spring Gala staged June 8, 2015, the Apollo Theatre hosted an array of artists ranging from Nile Rodgers and his band Chic to Ne-Yo, Luke James and Kimberly Nichole. LD Kevin Mignone, president of KM Productions, made use of 20 Legend 330SR Spots from Chauvet Professional.
SAN REMO, Italy — The Royal Hotel in San Remo gave its facade a fresh update with LED Glow UP color changers from Clay Paky. LD Gianmarco Maccario used 20 of the fixtures, controlling them with a Jands Vista S1 lighting console tucked away by the pool. Pico Service provided the gear, which was easily set up and removed for a special event.
LONDON – The first production to use ARRI Rental’s ALEXA 65 large format digital camera system has hit theaters: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. Primarily shot with 35 mm film cameras by Academy Award winner Robert Elswit, ASC, the fifth installment of the spy series features a major underwater sequence, which was captured with prototype ALEXA 65 cameras in HydroFlex housings by Pete Romano, ASC.
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OKLAHOMA CITY — For R5’s “Sometime Last Night” tour, Toucan Productions provided a rig featuring Elation Professional’s Cuepix Panels, Rayzor Q7 LED moving heads and Platinum Beam Extremes. Band family member Ryland Lynch served as board op and LD, working with Toucan director of show operations Brad Meyers, who served as lighting director/programmer for the seven-week summer tour.