BARRY, UK – Described as “The best Christmas light switch-on in Wales”, residents in Barry, the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, enjoyed a specially commissioned visual spectacle created by London based The Projection Studio across the front of the municipal library building in King Square in a Christmas light switch on ceremony that would rival that of most metropolises.
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OmniSistem has taken their widely popular DF-V6 Pyrofog and added 21 3W RGB LEDs to create a multicolored vertical pyro effect. This upgrade also comes with a new look – new housing and a strapped in 2.5L liquid reservoir. The Pyrofog Pro packs a punch with fog output at 20,000 cubic feet per minute. This fogger can be controlled via included wireless remote or DMX (8 Channels). Use multiple units to create a color chasing effect with fog – a great way to WOW your audience! OmniSistem recommends only using high quality, water based fog or haze liquid, such as OmniFog or OmniHaze, in the Pyrofog Pro.
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Vatel Producciones, founded and managed by Miriam Villalobos is celebrating its eighth birthday with a wide range of events utilising their eight Robe Pointes and two MiniMes in Mexico City.
Vatel’s owner, Miriam Villalobos – born in Córdoba, Veracruz, and grew up in Querétaro – was curious to learn about the production industry, and back in 2000 took a job in public relations at local company A 1 Audio … during a show by Mexican band Molotov.
Read More »MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Vatel Producciones, fundada y dirigida por Miriam Villalobos, está cumpliendo ocho años y celebra con una amplia gama de eventos utilizando sus ocho aparatos Robe Pointe y dos MiniMe en Ciudad de México.
Su propietaria, Miriam Villalobos de la ciudad de Querétaro, curiosa por saber sobre la industria de producción en el año 2000, recibió una oferta de trabajo de relaciones públicas en la empresa local A 1 Audio, durante un show de la banda mexicana Molotov.
Read More »NEW YORK, NY – PLASA noted that ANSI E1.23 – 2010, Entertainment Technology – Design and Execution of Theatrical Fog Effects, is up for reaffirmation.… Read More »ANSI E1.23 Relating to Fog Effects Up for Reaffirmation
Read More »Lightwave International’s Phenom, introduced at LDI 2014, combines moving light fixture features with the crisp effects and vivid colors of a laser beam. The Phenom also promises intrinsic audience-scanning safety (at distances of more than 30 feet), DMX control, an integrated media server, full-color laser output and a speedy moving head.
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LONDON — Staging and Event Management, a new InfoComm accredited training course, will be held at the Royal College of Surgeons, Westminster, London Jan. 7-9 2015. Led by InfoComm Live Events, Rental and Staging instructor Andre LeJeune, CTS (pictured here), the course will focus on empowering U.K.-based entertainment and event professionals with formal project qualifications recognized around the world.
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GALVESTON, TX – D3D Cinema and Moody Gardens announced that the MG 3D Laser Theater at Moody Gardens is the first institution in the world to feature a giant screen 6-Primary (6P) laser projection system. The setup includes Christie’s 6P laser-illuminated 4K-resolution 3D dual projector system, used to light up the venue’s 60 by 80-foot projection screen with imagery that’s nearly 3.5 times brighter than the current industry standard. The system also includes new 3D glasses technology using 6P eyewear designed and manufactured by Infitec GmbH. The 1.4 gain premium white screen was provided by MDI.
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LONDON, UK – Lighting designer James O’Neill enjoyed working with rental company Entec so much when they supplied an Imelda May one off St Patrick’s Day gig for him at London’s Roundhouse earlier in the year … that they were his company of choice to supply a dynamic floor lighting / specials package for the latest tour which has been out for six weeks around Europe and the UK.
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FORT WAYNE, IN – Apollo Design Technology named Jeff Salisbury, pictured here, laser/gobo technician. The company also announced that Dan Boldt has joined the CNC team as a machinist, and Jeanine Usher has been named QC Technician.
Read More »LOS ANGELES – A.C.T Lighting, Inc. noted record results in 2014. Along with A.C.T Lighting founder Bob Gordon, the leadership team includes Ben Saltzman, who was named CEO in July; Brian Dowd in marketing and sales, Mario Collazo in technical service, Rick Dobbie in operations and Aileen Gilsen in finance. All are now responsible for their respective areas across all of the company’s operations and geographic locations.
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Nearly 300 friends and members of the live event industry gathered at PRG’s facility in San Fernando, CA on Dec. 7 to send off one our own, Patrick Stansfield. Stansfield was a tour manager who worked with such acts as Santana, the Rolling Stones, and most notably, Neil Diamond for 25 years (Diamond and many from his organization attended the event).
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