CAST Software Releases Vivien2014
TORONTO — CAST Software Ltd. released of Vivien2014, promising richer graphics, some new and improved features, performance enhancements and some Library additions.
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Nemetschek Vectorworks Releases Spanish-Language Vectorworks 2014 Software
COLUMBIA, MD — Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc., based here, announced the Spanish-language release of the 2014 version of its Vectorworks line of design software, including: Vectorworks Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals and Renderworks. The Spanish-language version will be available throughout the Americas, the Caribbean and Spain.
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PR Lighting Names Jands Distributor in Australia
GUANGZHOU, China — PR Lighting, based here, named Jands as its distributor in Australia.
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Nationwide Video To Open in Las Vegas, Washington D.C.
WIXOM, MI — Nationwide Video announced plans to open two new locations in January 2014, in Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. The new locations join existing offices in or near Detroit (pictured here), Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York.
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LSI Names Sabrina Asquith Metro NY RSM
STONY POINT, NY — Lighting Services Inc. (LSI) named Sabrina Asquith regional sales manager for the Metro-New York area. Sabrina has been with LSI for one year and has a total eight years of industry experience.
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Randy Rogers Band Performs with Dicolor LED Displays
HELOTES, TX — The Randy Rogers Band, which performed at John T. Floore’s Country Store here Oct. 25 and 26, relied upon Mega Systems, Inc.’s Dicolor U6 LED Displays for visual support. BP Lighting, Sound & Video provided the gear for the shows, which were staged in support of the band’s upcoming live CD and DVD, Homemade Tamales.
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White Lies Tours U.K. with First Batch of Robe CycFX 8 Fixtures
LONDON — LD Matt Waterfield specified Robe’s new CycFX 8 fixtures for a tour featuring UK post-punk rockers White Lies. Colour Sound Experiment, which is supporting the tour’s gear, purchased 32 of the fixtures directly off the booth at the PLASA exhibition in October.
Read More »U.K.’s National Theatre Marks 50 Years with Automation Assist from Stage Technologies
LONDON — For National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage, broadcast live from the Olivier Theatre on London’s South Bank, Stage Technologies provided automation gear including 12 BT2-200 winches, an Illusionist console and three AU:tour 6 automation control racks. The event featured a blend of live performance and archival footage.
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Siyan Provides New Elidy-S Fixtures for Texas Tour
HIGH WYCOMBE, U.K. — Lighting and visuals rental company Siyan, which recently purchased 24 or Chromlech’s Elidy-S panels, has already used them to support a tour of the Scotland-based band, Texas, in support of a design by LD Paddy Farr. The band has enjoyed considerable success since its formation in 1988.
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Ergonomics 101: Console Height
Whether you find yourself sitting or standing behind a console, you must always consider the working height. Anytime you are too high above the desk,… Read More »Ergonomics 101: Console Height
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And the 2013 Parnelli Award Winners Are…
LAS VEGAS — The 2013 Parnelli Awards had it all — humor (host Micky Dolenz busting on Toronto mayor Rob Ford), candor (Eric Pearce’s gratitude for his dad’s support), insight (Mark Engebretson on the fragility of new ideas) and poignancy (Mo Morrison’s “one-two punch” — noting how the news of his Parnelli Hall of Fame honor coincided with the obituary for his longtime friend Marshall Holmes).
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In Memoriam: A Parnelli Tribute
LAS VEGAS – The 2013 Parnelli Awards, which celebrated the achievements of individuals and companies involved in the live production industry at the Mirage in Las Vegas Nov. 23, also paused in remembrance of those who passed away in the past year.
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