Minimizing Moiré
Back when I worked in broadcast television, the first thing they told the on-camera newscaster was “never wear striped.” But a striped shirt is only… Read More »Minimizing Moiré
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XL Video Supports 2013 MTV EMAs
AMSTERDAM — XL Video collaborated with Ogle Hog to support the visuals for the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards, which were staged at the Ziggo Dome here on Nov. 10 and featured a UFO-style structure above a spherical stage. XL provided nearly 800 square meters of various LED surfaces, video projections and creative/scenic LED elements plus control and 12 crew. Wieder Design provided the production design and Guido Ruysschaert served as project manager for the event.
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FOR-A Named Distributor of Fujitsu Video Gear
CYPRESS, CA — FOR-A has become a distributor of Fujitsu’s encoders and decoders in North America. Used by North American broadcasters, the Fujitsu IP series of H.264 video encoders and decoders became available for purchase through FOR-A on Oct. 1. Models available for sale through FOR-A include the IP-9500 HD/SD video encoder/decoder (pictured here) and the Fujitsu IP-920. Both feature error correction, a low latency mode, real-time transmission and HDTV/SDTV video.
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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.
Read More »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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