Hellbillies LD Tours with Jands Vista T2 Console, v2 Software
OSLO — For The Hellbillies, a Norwegian rock/country band, LD Roy Arne Wold is using a Jands Vista T2 console and Vista v2 software to control lighting and video.
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Hellbillies LD Tours with Jands Vista T2 Console, v2 Software
Reel Video Systems Provides I-Mag for Red Bull Indianapolis GP Motorcycle Race
INDIANAPOLIS — Reel Video Systems LLC (RVS) provided I-Mag visual support at this year’s Red Bull Indianapolis GP motorcycle race. RVS provided an 8-meter roll-down LED wall on the infield portion of the course. The 12-millimeter-resolution video wall could be seen clearly despite glare from the bright summer sun.
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BET Network UNCF Telethon Evening of Stars Gets Video Support from Pete’s Big TVS
PASADENA, CA — Pete’s Big TVs is providing visual support for the 33rd annual An Evening of the Stars benefit for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The show was taped at the Pasadena Civic Center Aug. 14 and will be broadcast on the BET Network on Sept. 25.
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Bright Star Stages Makkah Awards with Milos Truss, Staging Products
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Along with lighting, sound, AV and projection, Bright Star Events supported the 2011 Makkah Awards at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel with a custom stage and truss structure that incorporated Milos products. The event honored leaders in a variety of fields and disciplines for achievements within the Saudi Arabian province of Makkah, including its capital city, Mecca. Honorees receive a certificate of appreciation from Makkah’s governor, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal.
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Tomcat Names Scott Johnson Project Manager
MIDLAND, TX — Tomcat named Scott Johnson project manager. Prior to Tomcat, Johnson was senior design engineer at James Thomas Engineering, where he worked for almost 11 years. As such, Johnson has considerable experience and knowledge of production drawings, special projects, custom installs & training, advertising and marketing, customer service and solutions.
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SHoW DMX Neo and SHoW Baby
SHoW DMX Neo builds on City Theatrical Inc.’s experience in the world of wireless DMX for the entertainment industry with high fidelity and fast speed (7mS or less latency). Users can choose from three operating modes, including Neo, Neo Adaptive, and Classic mode (compatible with all existing SHoW DMX products).
Read More »Ambersphere Solutions Ltd. Formed to Support MA Lighting and Clay Paky Gear in U.K.
LONDON — Ambersphere Solutions Ltd. has been formed from MA Lighting Ltd. to support MA Lighting and Clay Paky gear in the U.K. Now in the process of moving into a large facility in Park Royal, West London, which will feature an expanded showroom along with training, service and support center, Ambersphere will be located close to several U.K. television and theatrical lighting suppliers, staffed with skilled technicians, and offer spare parts and a service workshop.
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GLP Inc. Names Carl Wake, Dusty Hudgins to New Posts
SUN VALLEY, CA — GLP Inc. announced that Carl Wake has taken on a new role within the company as technical services director and that Dusty Hudgins has joined the company as regional sales manager for the central U.S.
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A.C.T Lighting Names Dawn Borsella Technical Support Specialist
HACKENSACK, NJ — A.C.T Lighting named Dawn Borsella technical support specialist. Borsella will support the entire range of A.C.T Lighting products, including MA Lighting, Clay Paky, LiteWare and W-DMX. She will also train customers on the use and operation of those products.
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Solar-Powered Theatre in Wales Equipped with Chauvet Fixtures
BRECON, Wales — Theatr Brycheiniog, which uses solar panels to cover some of its energy requirements, also has a lighting rig with a mix of LED and conventional fixtures. On the LED side are 20 Chauvet COLORado Batten 72 Tour linear wash lights specified by Stage Electrics.
Read More »PLASA 2011: ProLightingSpace Blogs, New Product Highlights
LONDON — There’s a new Society of Television Lighting Designers (STLD)-sponsored LED luminaire shoot-out, a new Riggers’ forum and the second Rigging Conference this year, but the perennial focus for many at PLASA 2011, set for Sept. 11-14, will be squarely on new products. Be sure to catch the latest blogs from PLSN editor Justin Lang from the show floor on ProLightingSpace.com. He’ll be there for the duration of the event, from Sept. 11-14.
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ETC Gio Lighting Control Console
ETC’s new Gio promises to serve as a high-function console in a smaller footprint. It is positioned as a mid-level console in the Eos console range, between the Eos and the Ion boards. Along with ETC syntax, Gio gives users access to effects including pixel mapping and media server control. The console is designed to minimize the learning curve, and to be familiar to users of other ETC consoles. Along with its light weight and portability, Gio’s buttons are back lit, making programming in dark situations much easier.
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