Feeding the Machines – with Raw Fish
Over the years, I have noticed that a majority of the automated lighting programmers I know also enjoy eating sushi. There are, of course, some… Read More »Feeding the Machines – with Raw Fish
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Parnelli Nominations Still Open, but Oct. 31 Deadline Looms
LAS VEGAS – Our (witch’s) hats are off to all those PLSN and FRONT of HOUSE readers who have been nominating individuals, companies and products worthy of special recognition at the Parnelli Awards, set for Jan. 26, 2018 at the Hilton in Anaheim, CA. To those who have yet to nominate anyone, we have only one thing to say: “Boo!” (No, we’re not giving you a Bronx cheer, we mean “Boo!” as in, “There’s only one more week before nominations close! Don’t miss out on the chance for YOUR voice to be heard!”)
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Visual Productions TimeCore for Rammstein
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EUROPE – In the summer, German industrial metal band, Rammstein, once again embraced a number of European festival stages with their impressive live show. The two lighting directors of the tour, Bertil Mark and Faren Matern, used a total of four TimeCore units from the Dutch manufacturer Visual Productions. The TimeCore is a modern timecode toolbox. The TimeCore is not just capable of generating timecode, it also follows, converts and displays timecode. It supports and converts between SMPTE, MTC and Art-Net timecode.
Victoria Warehouse Changes Moods With 165 CHAUVET Professional COLORdash Fixtures
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MANCHESTER, UK – After falling into disrepair in the late 20th century, one of Manchester’s most famous industrial revolution-era relics, the Victoria Warehouse, recently underwent a major restoration to begin a new life as a unique and multi-purpose cultural hub. In addition to a concert hall, the complex is home to “The Bays,” an area specifically created for the purpose of hosting corporate events, such as conferences, award dinners, networking events, cocktail receptions and special events.
Roland Unveils V-60HD Multi-Format Video Switcher
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LOS ANGELES — Roland Professional A/V is introducing the V-60HD, a compact, integrated video switcher and audio mixer, and the latest addition to Roland’s comprehensive line of video production solutions. Its sophisticated feature set is perfectly suited for live event production as well as broadcast, recording and streaming. The V-60HD supports SDI camera inputs plus scaled HDMI inputs for data, computer, tablet and other video sources via a variety of video connections, plus a Program and independent AUX bus for confidence, downstage monitor or side screens.
Severe Weather Hits Concert Venue in Norman, OK; Beach Boys Show Cut Short
NORMAN, OK – Severe winds from a tornado-producing storm caused structural damage during a Beach Boys performance at the Riverwind Casino in Norman, OK on Oct. 22, cutting the show short. No one was injured in the incident, but the casino complex, which includes the 1,500-seat venue, sustained significant damage, allowing rainwater to rush inside.
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Robert Juliat Followspots are Favorites at Spanish Festival
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SPAIN – Robert Juliat added some French flavor to the celebrated Spanish music festival at Cap Roig, Girona this summer. Produced by Clipper’s Live, Cap Roig Festival is one of the most recognized summer music festivals and takes place in a spectacular natural setting overlooking the Mediterranean. Local rental company, ABS Entertainment Service, ensured every performer looked like a star by supplying two Robert Juliat Merlin 2500W and two Robert Juliat Aramis 2500W followspots as front of house support for the duration of the two-week event.
OneRepublic’s Global Identity Defined with Ayrton MagicPanel-602
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USA – American rock pop band, OneRepublic, headlined this summer’s 34-date Honda Civic Tour of North America, with support from Fitz and the Tantrums, and James Arthur. Core to the strikingly impressive lighting design by Mark Butts, production and lighting designer at Los Angeles-based Preset Productions, are 103 Ayrton MagicPanel™-602 fixtures, supplied by global rental company VER. These help realize a unique design intent by Butts and co-production designer and show director, Raj Kapoor, whose aim was to start forging a signature ‘brand image’ for the band.
CPL Gets Back to Camp
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UK – CPL was delighted to return to the attractive leafy environs of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire to provide a full video production package for the Main Stage at the 2017 Camper Calling festival … a new event staged by Jazz Events, part of the Jazz Publishing Group. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural two day Camper Calling, this year the capacity was doubled from 3000 to 6000 and another day of fun and entertainment for all the family was added, making it three days, which allowed people to enjoy some rare and endangered glorious late August bank holiday weekend weather – apparently the hottest on record!
ACT Lighting Expands Entertainment Technology Services with Acquisition of AC Power Distribution, Inc.
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HACKENSACK, NJ, – ACT Lighting announced today that it has completed the acquisition of AC Power Distribution, Inc., a manufacturer of UL Listed portable power distribution for film/video, touring and exterior event venues. AC Power is located in Burbank, CA and is the industry leader in quality and design of power distribution products. AC Power was founded in 1991 and has established itself as a premier provider of creative power distribution solutions for film/video, concert touring, exterior event venues, sports, and theatre. For ACT Lighting clients, this acquisition expands their access to premium entertainment technology products and services that they currently benefit from.
Grupo Siggno Show at Cowboys Dance Hall in San Antonio Lit with PR Lighting Fixtures
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SAN ANTONIO – David Luis Rosas, LD for Tex-Mex band Grupo Siggno, used China-sourced PR Lighting and Mega-Lite fixtures for a show featuring the Tejano artists at 4,000-capacity Cowboys Dance Hall in San Antonio. Global Productions, owned by Adrian Gallegos and Daniel Martinez, supplied the fixtures distributed by Helotes, TX-based Mega Systems Inc. The rig included XLED 3007 fixtures, XLED 4022RZ fixtures and Phantom fixtures from PR Lighting along with Mega-Lite XBAR LED RGB Strobes and a Drama FZ-LED 700 followspot.
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