WUPPERTAL, Germany — Riedel Communications named Jiou-Pahn Lee director of R&D. He will work to explore and develop new technologies relating to the company’s MediorNet media networks, RockNet digital audio networks and Artist intercom systems. As director of R&D, Lee is also now a member of the company’s management board.
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ORLANDO — Alcorn McBride named Brian Macauto senior sales engineer. He was most recently regional sales manager (North America) for Vista Systems, where he handled outside sales, software/hardware training, system commissioning, trade show and technical support. At Alcorn McBride, Macauto will work with customers and provide pre-sales application support while also developing new project opportunities worldwid.
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COOPER CITY, FL — Czech Republic-based lighting manufacturer Robe Lighting named Ambrose Gumbs, based here, technical service department manager. Gumbs served with Martin Professional for close to 14 years, starting as a bench technician before specializing in lighting console and PCB repairs.
Read More »COPENHAGEN — Creative director Per Zachariassen and lighting designer Kasper Lange included 350 of SGM’s SixPack blinders in a 110 by 13 meter (WxH) back wall configuration for the distinctive look of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals and finals staged here May 6, 8 and 10.
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CAPE TOWN and JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — EDM festival organizer Ultra Worldwide ventured to South Africa earlier this year with an impressive lineup of DJs. LD Travis Yeatman used an Avolites Tiger Touch console to control pyro at the events, held Feb. 14 and 15, 2014.
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HONG KONG — Although the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, which opened in 1989, has long featured an adjustable acoustic canopy within its 2,019-seat Concert Hall, a mock-up extension of the over-stage reflector was installed in August 2013 as a temporary enhancement. Macostar used Eilon Engineering’s Ron StageMaster (RSM) 5000 multi load cell system for the project.
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TORONTO — Christie, which served as projection partner for the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival last September, noted that nearly all films are now screened digitally, with an increasing percentage seen in ultra-high res 4K format. Christie has been a festival partner for 14 years now. Information on the company’s 2014 sponsorship will be available starting in July. Pictured here is TIFF Bell Lightbox, which features Christie’s 4K projection technology.
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