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Robe Celebrates Award-Winning PLASA 2022 & Presents ‘All Environments’ Show

Robe Celebrates Award-Winning PLASA 2022 & Presents ‘All Environments’ Show

Robe celebrated two PLASA Innovation Awards, stunned audiences with its eye-catching All Environments live performance show—the only one at the 2022 PLASA expo; launched its new iFORTETM IP rated LED moving light in style; introduced its brand new TX1 Posi Profile which was presented live for the first time; showcased several other inventive and cool iSeries products… AND enjoyed the buzz and vitality of a production industry that’s back to full speed. PLASA ran for three days in the Great Hall of the Olympia exhibition center in west London, UK.Read More »Robe Celebrates Award-Winning PLASA 2022 & Presents ‘All Environments’ Show

Blackmagic Design Announces New Ultimatte 12 Models

Blackmagic Design announces four new models of Ultimatte 12 real time compositing processors that are all designed for creating the next generation of broadcast graphics. Also announced was a new Ultimatte Software Control app for Mac and Windows that’s available for download free of charge. This software lets you control all Ultimatte 12 models without the additional cost of a hardware control panel. Ultimatte 12 models will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design IBC 2022 Stand 7.C49.Read More »Blackmagic Design Announces New Ultimatte 12 Models

Vari-Lite Brings Industry-Standard GDTF Support to Full Luminaire, Console Product Line

Vari-Lite, the originators of the modern moving head and a Signify entertainment lighting brand, announces support for the General Device Type Format (GDTF) in all currently shipping fixtures and consoles, including production luminaires such as the recently launched VL3600 Profile IP, theatrical fixtures like the Acclaim LED Series, and consoles running Neo or ZerOS software. GDTF support is included in ZerOS 7.13. Here’s a video overview of ZerOS 7.13 update from Signify:

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LD Myles Mangino Chooses Robe for Mark Ronson Video Shoot

New York-based Lighting Designer Myles Mangino used the stylish appearance of Robe’s PATT 2013 luminaires and the excellent CRI and crisp optics of their ESPRITE moving lights to add a touch of class to a video shoot for music producer Mark Ronson featuring singer Lucky Daye. The music video was for a special version of the slick, smooth and rhythmic groove, “Too Much.”Read More »LD Myles Mangino Chooses Robe for Mark Ronson Video Shoot

Squeek Lights Adds Jolt Bar FX LED Fixtures to Expanding Inventory of ADJ Products

Victor Zeiser (with Ruby the dog, the Squeek Lights’ mascot), Steven Kosiba and Ben Kelly. Photo by Brian Dowdle

Concert tour lighting specialist Squeek Lights has expanded its rental inventory with the purchase of 36 ADJ Jolt Bar FX multifunctional strobe / blinder / wash / effect fixtures. The company, which specializes in delivering impactful lighting that complements the music and enhances the crowd’s energy, made the investment following positive experiences with other ADJ lighting fixtures and LED video products. The units are now set to go out on various tours this fall, providing lighting designers with a wide palette of effects to enhance their shows.Read More »Squeek Lights Adds Jolt Bar FX LED Fixtures to Expanding Inventory of ADJ Products

Roland Greil Uses 450 Elation Lights on Epic Bavaria Sounds 2022 Concerts in Munich

The largest open-air concerts ever held in Munich, and the largest in Germany this year, took place at the Munich Exhibition Center in August with more than 300,000 fans total attending shows by Andreas Gabalier, Helene Fischer and Robbie Williams. Roland Greil lit the epic shows and massive 150-meter wide stage using a rig that included over 450 Elation Professional luminaires.

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Broadway Green Alliance’s Fall Textile Drive Set for September 14

The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) is sponsoring a textile drive on Wednesday, September 14th from 11:00am – 2:00pm in the center of Duffy Square (46th Street between 7th Avenue and Broadway in Times Square). The event will take place rain or shine. This Fall Textile Drive is made possible thanks to our sponsor, InCord.Read More »Broadway Green Alliance’s Fall Textile Drive Set for September 14