Anolis recently launched a variety of new architectural lighting products. The company’s ArcSource-branded items include the 1MC (pictured here), 24MC, Inground 24MC, Outdoor 24/48, Outdoor 24MC/48MC, Wall 4MC, TwinWall 8MC, ArcLine Outdoor Optic POB “Power On Board” 9, 13, 27, 33 and ArcPower 24TC, 4x24TC, 48TC and 4x48TC.
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Analog Way’s Axion2, a remote controller designed for live events and multi-screen venues, was recently upgraded with 14 new key features, including the automatic display of IP addresses and all the connected devices on the screen’s setup page. Axion2 is also compatible with Analog Way’s new generation of Seamless Switchers.
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The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show is one of the largest trade events in our extended industry. The final attendance count for the 2012 show in Las Vegas was 92,112, up from 91,932 in 2011. Some 1,600 exhibitors occupied 815,000 net square feet of exhibit space, up from 1,550 exhibitors and 745,000 square feet the year before.
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Regal Looks for Romeo Santos’ First Solo Tour
When Romeo Santos kicked off his Formula Vol. 1 Tour with three sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City, the audience was treated to an elaborate design — and one that was conceived and pulled together in a mere 45 days. Creative producer and tour director Veikko Fuhrmann and production designer Eduardo “Wady” Rodriguez collaborated on the sourcing as well as the set, lighting, and video designs.
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Spring is in full swing. The cherry blossoms have come and gone. The blistering heat of the summer is right around the corner. Just like the heat index, this summer tour season is going to be on fire. Production companies from around the country are preparing their tours as we speak. Here’s just a sampling of what production companies have in store for the Summer of 2012.
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A Mountain of Color, Texture and 3D “Infinity” Looks
The album Lenny Kravitz is supporting with his 2012 tour may be called Black and White America, but the colors revealed in the jagged-edged lighting and set design, a collaboration between LD Steve Cohen and production and set designer Es Devlin, are anything but. Read More »
MANAMA, Bahrain – Manama, capital city of Bahrain, is celebrating its appointment as Capital of Arab Culture 2012. As part of the festivities, the city produced an opening ceremony, Path of Pearls, which was packed with imagery and effects. Belgian LD Luc Peumans used 170 Clay Paky fixtures to light the tiered stage, full-sized orchestra, aerialists and dancers during the event.
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MADISON, WI – Full Compass Systems recently hosted a benefit at their facility to raise funds for the Journey Mental Health Center of Dane County (JMHC). JMHC is a non-profit provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse assistance programs for residents of Southern Wisconsin. For more than 70 years, their work has had a positive impact and Full Compass is proud to stand behind them in their efforts.
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ZURICH – Green Hippo’s Swiss distributor, IQunlimited, recently held a two-day Hippotizer training seminar March 13-14 for a range of customers and potential clients. Green Hippo’s head of training Simon Harris taught basic and advanced classes.
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NEW YORK – The 2012 Behind the Scenes Holiday Cards have been announced. Created by a lineup of lighting designers including John Lee Beatty, Michael Curry, Ralph Funicello, Andrew Hefter, Cindy White and David Zinn, proceeds from card orders benefit the ESTA Foundation’s Behind the Scenes program. Orders will be taken until Sept. 7 so that cards can be delivered by early November.
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