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Paul Salvini Joins Christie As New Chief Technology Officer

Paul Salvini Joins Christie As New Chief Technology Officer

KITCHENER, ONT. – Christie announced that Paul Salvini has joined the company in the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), reporting to Gerry Remers, President & COO, Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc., effective immediately. Based in the company’s Kitchener office, Dr. Salvini will guide the systems and software direction of Christie, both for current offerings and for new growth platforms, including exploration of new concepts and technologies designed to benefit Christie’s extensive, global customer base.

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Andy Gerber

Andy Gerber Joins Reel Video Systems

Andy Gerber

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Newly formed Reel Video Systems LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Andy Gerber, Visual Display Manager, to the Reel Video team. Andy brings a wealth of knowledge from years of previous experience with LED video technology, and he could not wait to start working with the roll up display systems.

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Sky TV in Hollywood, CA

Clay Paky Adds Glamour to Sky TV

Sky TV in Hollywood, CA

HOLLYWOOD, CA – Clay Paky’s Sharpy spotlights added a touch of Hollywood glitz recently to Sky Movies’ televised coverage of the Oscars. The show, presented by UK film buff Alex Zane, was shot in what appeared to be a Hollywood apartment overlooking LA, while powerful searchbeams danced overhead.

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Covenant Tour 2011

Covenant Tour 2011 Features MAC 101 Fixtures

 

Covenant Tour 2011

AARHUS, DENMARK – Seeking to satisfy his curiosity, or perhaps confirm industry buzz, Stephan Aue, lighting and scenic designer for Swedish electronica band Covenant, decided to see how bright the super compact Martin MAC 101 really was. Aue, who also serves as lighting op for part of the band’s “Modern Ruin” tour that has the band touring Europe throughout the year, is using 24 of the compact wash lights, which he transports in a single Sprinter van. Lighting supply is by Ambion GmbH.

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BBC Comic Relief

BBC Comic Relief Uses Clay Paky Sharpy

BBC Comic Relief

LONDON, UK – Each year the UK’s Comic Relief appeal seems to go from strength to strength, with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment coming together with a simple plan to ‘do something funny for money’. So far this year, a staggering £74,360,207 has been raised, proving that even in a recession, people can still find it in themselves to dig deep and do their bit for others.

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Polaris 3D

Encelium Introduces Polaris 3D At Lightfair 2011

Polaris 3D

TEANECK, N.J. – Encelium Technologies has introduced Polaris 3D, its next generation of lighting control software for the Energy Control System. Encelium elected to unveil this ground-breaking technology at Lightfair International 2011, held in Philadelphia this spring.

The new software, which will be available in August, offers users a single 360°, three-dimensional navigation in a multi-floor view, permitting faster and easier navigation to a desired control zone with the ability to see an entire facility or complex in a convenient 3D snapshot. 

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Tinie Tempah UK Tour

Tinie Tempah Makes Big Impact with Martin EC-20 LED Screen

 

Tinie Tempah UK Tour

UK – “A video screen doesn’t need to be any more complicated than lighting fixtures. Yet time and time again I find other systems insanely complex.” So stated Tinie Tempah Lighting Director Dave Cohen who recently made a big impact using Martin Professional’s user-friendly EC-20 LED panels as a backdrop video wall on Brit Award winner Tinie Tempah’s latest UK Tour.

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eps at Movement 2011

Movement 2011 Safeguarded with eps Products

DETROIT — Over Memorial Day weekend, Paxahau’s Movement Electronic Music Festival set attendance records and drew nearly 100,000 people with more than 100 acts staged at Hart Plaza. The festival’s organizers relied upon eps products to enhance the three-day’s events safety.

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Nominations Open for 2011 Hometown Heroes Competition

LAS VEGAS — Every year, the readers of PLSN honor some of the top regional lighting companies in the U.S. and Canada. Based on reader nominations, we list the top contenders from five regions in the U.S. and all of Canada. PLSN readers then get to vote for the top regional lighting companies in these six areas.

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