The Grand Master fader is known for causing many headaches and needless calls to support lines. Because it is rarely used, it can often be… Read More »Before Calling the Help Desks, Check the Grand Master Fader
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NASHVILLE, TN – LMG, LLC, a national provider of video, audio, lighting, and LED support based in Orlando, FL, is pleased to announce the hiring of Ory Brochet as Account Executive on the firm’s show team in the Nashville office. With more than 20 years of experience, Brochet has what is needed to produce large scale shows. “This is an incredible opportunity to consolidate my work and life experience into a position that will use a wide range of my skillsets,” says Brochet.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – County music superstar Toby Keith knows the power of music, whether he is traveling across the United States, or bringing the music of home to more than 250,000 troops in 17 countries. Bandit Lites provided the lighting package for the CMA Award winner on his Interstates & Tailgates Tour, as he made his way to the fair and festival circuit while still providing the same level of energy that has had his audience raising red solo cups for nearly two decades. With a larger show heading into these customarily smaller venues, the production team had to carefully consider weight loads.
AUSTIN, TX – On Sept. 16, Willie Nelson announced the passing of Ben “Lovey” Dorcy III, subject of the 2017 documentary, Lovey: King of the Roadies, who had supported bands on the road starting in 1950 until mid-2017, an astonishing 67 years. He was 92.
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NETHERLANDS – We have just released a beta of Resolume Avenue & Arena 6! This is by far the biggest release we have ever done.… Read More »Resolume Release New Software Vs
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ITALY –Now available on the DTS website is the new product list. Titled “Change the way You light!” , the list was created to offer a clear and comprehensive view of the DTS product range. A brief presentation introduces more than 50 products divided into 9 categories. You will find a detailed technical description for each projector and an extensive appendix dedicated to the Accessories.
OAK RIDGE, TN – During the early days of World War II, a group of young Methodist scientists and engineers found themselves in eastern Tennessee working on a secret government project. Away from home and yearning for spiritual fulfillment during those difficult times, they gathered for services every Sunday in the town’s movie theatre, forming what would become the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge.
BRISBANE – Brisbane’s Point Source Solutions are specialist AV integrators that pride themselves on making complex systems work. With skills across multiple disciplines, Point Source can do everything from event management, to networking infrastructure, to LED video screen design. With a diverse roster of clients, Point Source recently found themselves aboard two P&O cruise ships, the Pacific Dawn and the flagship Pacific Explorer, upgrading their theatre’s lighting system with High End System’s Full Boar 4 consoles.
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LONDIN – Sept. 17 marked the tenth anniversary of the prestigious Knight of Illumination (KOI) Awards, held at the Eventim Apollo in London. During the evening event, 24 respected designers were ‘knighted’ – and bestowed with the iconic KOI sword. The event was hosted by production designer Ola Melzig, of Eurovision Song Contest fame. More than 500 entertainment technology industry professionals gathered together to celebrate the achievements of the many international lighting and video designers whose work on shows across the UK earned them a coveted place on the shortlist for this year’s KOI Awards.
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Enttec’s Pixel Port, a portable, robust dual DMX Universe over Ethernet to pixel driver, is designed to help lighting engineers easily incorporate pixel projects of all sizes into their touring rigs and to control pixel dots or pixel tape with ease. Running directly from any ArtNet, sACN or ESP data stream, this unit comes complete with etherCON and powerCON ins and outs, supports a wide variety of pixel protocols and is available as a 5-, 12- and 24-volt product. It promises seamless integration into any setup.
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ST. LOUIS – U2 and Ed Sheeran canceled shows planned in St. Louis on Sept. 16 and 17 a day after clashes took place between police and demonstrators objecting to the outcome of the Anthony Lamar Smith murder trial. A judge ruled Sept. 15 that former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley, who shot and killed Smith through the driver-side door window after a high-speed case on Dec. 20, 2011, was not guilty of premeditated murder despite potentially incriminating remarks recorded during the chase.
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