3D on Stage
There’s no question that 3D projection is solidly entrenched in the digital cinema world. In our own staging realm, for both live and corporate events,… Read More »3D on Stage
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Mega Systems, Church Audio Video and ProAudio.com Plan Open House for July 21
EULESS, TX — An open house featuring lighting and AV gear is planned for Thursday, July 21, from noon to 5 pm, at First United Methodist Church, 106 North Main Street, Euless, TX 76040. The event, which features a class on Enlighten lighting control software at 2 pm, is sponsored by Mega Systems, Church Audio Video and ProAudio.com, and will feature Mega-Lite and PR Lighting fixtures.
Read More »Performance Floor Shock Absorption Standard in Public Review for Reaffirmation
NEW YORK — The Floors Working Group, part of PLASA’s Technical Standards Program, has announced that it is in the process of considering reaffirming ANSI E1.26 – 2006, Entertainment Technology – Recommended testing methods and values for shock absorption of floors used in live performance venues.
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The World Watches ELP Light Royal Wedding
LONDON — What does it take to light the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton? Production meetings five months prior to the Big Day and backups for the backups. When an event is live and all eyes of the world are watching, there’s only one chance to “get it right.”
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Associated Theatrical Contractors Using Grundorf Tour 8 Series Wardrobe Cases
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Associated Theatrical Contractors (ATC), which handles everything from scenic paint and gaffers tape to full theater rigging, lighting and curtain installation, is using two recently-purchased Grundorf Corp.’s Tour 8 Series wardrobe cases to protect wardrobe items as they get shipped nationwide.
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Rosco Launches “Share the Work – And Get the Swag” Program
STAMFORD, CT — Rosco is offering lighting designers swag for showing off their good work. LDs who submit a pic to to the Rosco website, along with a couple sentences describing which Roscolux/Supergel they used and their design directive, will receive a special Rosco mug printed with a Roscolux color, including the SED curve. It’s not a contest — anyone who submits a photo and an explanation will receive a mug.
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Asian Winter Games Ceremonies Rely on W-DMX
ASTANA and ALMATY, Kazakhstan – Wireless Solution Sweden AB and Kvant Ltd. of Bratislava, Slovakia played a key role in producting the opening ceremonies of the 7th Asian Winter Games at Astana Arena from Jan. 30-Feb. 6, 2011. This was the first time that Kazakhstan hosted such a large event since its independence from the Soviet Union. The event hosted 26 nations that competed in 69 events in 11 sports.
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StacoVAR Power Factor Correction Equipment Specification Now Available on MasterSpec
DAYTON, OH — Staco Energy Products’ StacoVAR Fixed and Automatic Switched Capacitor specifications are now available under “Section 263533 Power Factor Correction Equipment” on MasterSpec. These specifications for 600 V and less Staco power factor correction products are now available for viewing or download at www.arcomnet.com. This web site, which is produced by ARCOM for the American Institute of Architects, is a leading site for specifications.
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Alcorn McBride Helps Animate Savannah’s Ghosts & Gravestones Tour
SAVANNAH, GA — Behind the scenes at the Ghosts & Gravestones tour in Savannah, Alcorn McBride products are being used for show control, audio playback, lighting control and programming, according to Ryan McCurdy, who handles show control for Historic Tours of America, which operates tours in six cities.
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“Romeo and Juliet” at O2 Arena Relies on ETC Eos for Lighting Control
LONDON — Great Britain’s Royal Ballet recently staged Romeo and Juliet for an audience of 12,000, not at their home venue at Covent Garden, but at London’s vast O2 arena. The spatial experiment was deemed a success and the complex production relied on an ETC Eos lighting control system.
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Theatres in Eastern Europe Equipped with Robert Juliat Profile Spots
NOVA GORICA, Slovenia — KSL Studio d.o.o, Robert Juliat’s Slovenian distributor, has supplied 40 Robert Juliat 614SX 1200W tungsten profile spots to the National Theatre Nova Gorica in Slovenia, where they will be the main workhorses for the theatre’s varied program.
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Electrosonic Designs and Installs New AV Systems for Berth 93 at the Port of Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES – As part of a multi-million dollar renovation of the World Cruise Center at the Port of Los Angeles, Electrosonic has designed a new audio, video and show control system, crafted digital signage, created a kids-friendly videowall and installed a zoned sound and paging system.
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