Adjusting for Missing Color Syndrome
The human eye (more accurately, the human brain) creates patterns. Add the evolution of the eye to see the full visible spectrum as white, and… Read More »Adjusting for Missing Color Syndrome
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Eurovision Lights Up Again; A&O Falcons Part of Big 2011 Rig
DUSSELDORF, Germany — The 2011 Eurovision Song Contest, held at Düsseldorf Arena, hit more than a few high notes this year, with entrants from 43 European countries competing and three live broadcasts produced. They included two semi-finals (May 10; May 12) and the finals on May 14 before the largest live Eurovision audience yet — 36,000 people. Another 200 million TV and Internet viewers saw the performances.
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Alan Hirshberg Joins Advanced Systems Group As Lead Technical Specialist
EMERYVILLE, CA — Advanced Systems Group (ASG) named Alan Hirshberg as a lead technical specialist for its Technical Services Team. He will be based in Southern California and offer field service and consultation for ASG clients in the region.
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Apollo Design Technology Releases Android Version of iGOBO
Apollo Design Technology’s recently-released Android version of iGOBO, lets users view full screen images of the company’s library of standard metal and glass patterns. Features include 2000+ metal, SuperResolution glass, 1-Color glass, 2-color glass, and ColourScenic gobo designs.
Read More »Christie and Flexible Picture Systems Announce Flexible Partner Program
TORONTO, ON — Christie and Flexible Picture Systems (FPS) announced their Flexible Partner Program, which offers Christie dealers the opportunity to combine the geometry correction and edge blending of the Image AnyPlace-200 stand-alone scaler product with Christie’s 1-chip DLP and LCD projectors.
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Freestyle Productions Adds Daktronics Portable LED Video Gear to Rental Inventory
MINNEAPOLIS — Freestyle Productions, a Daktronics rental partner, has added modular PST-12HD panels to their rental inventory. “The Freestyle team is excited about the versatility and ease of use of the new PST panels,” said Dale Kivimaki, Freestyle Productions owner. “With the ability to setup different display sizes in nearly any outdoor setting — including direct sunlight and other elements — we are increasing our client base with this new inventory.”
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Christie Mirage WU-L
The Christie Mirage WU-L uses a solid-state LED light engine, offering high resolution and rich pixel density as well as continuous system calibration in a small footprint unit capable of advanced 2D-3D visualizations. The 1-chip DLP with RGB LED is the first Mirage Series projector to use solid-state LED illumination, which features an estimated 60,000-hour life cycle (approximately 6.5 years). The LED light engine also reduces heat and energy consumption.
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Eurovision Song Contest Relies on coolux Widget Designer
DUSSELDORF, Germany — The coolux Widget Designer 3.0 PRO was used at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest to control the three DVI-matrixes (32×32, 16×16, 8×8). If needed, the Widget Designer could have been used to easily change over to VPU backup systems.
Read More »Martin US Sets Open House Event in NYC for May 23-24
NEW YORK — On Monday, May 23rd (9am – 9pm) and Tuesday, May 24th (9am – 5pm) Martin Professional will be showing its lighting and LED screen products at a Open House at New World Stages (Stage #1) at 343 W. 49th St. (between 8th and 9th avenues).
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OBO Bettermann Marks 100 Years with Laser Show
HUINGSEN, Germany — OBO Bettermann marked 100 years with VIPs from 60 nations, and the celebration included theatrical performers and a full orchestra. To add visual excitement, tarm Showlaser put on a show within the company’s manufacturing facility, bathing its the interior of its manufacturing plant in a sea of light and colors
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Miss Universe Slovakia 2011 Lit with Robe Gear
BRATISLAVA, Slovak Republic — Lighting designer Martin Kubanka specified more than 100 Robe moving lights for the 2011 Miss Universe Slovak Republic beauty pageant, which was staged at the Sibamac Arena at the National Tennis Centre in Bratislava and broadcast live on the main national TV channel, RTVS.
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Southbank Centre Promotes Festival of Britain with Martin EC-20 LED Display
LONDON — Southbank Centre, which has relied upon lighting fixtures from Martin Professional for its theatrical and architectural requirements, has recently installed a new Martin Professional EC-20 LED display that is being used as part of the Festival of Britain 60th anniversary series of events that take place throughout the summer.
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