DAMASCUS, Syria – Hamsho Group International, owners of the new Yafour Hotel & Resort, contracted with Ammar Jano of Jano for Lighting, who used the white marble façade of the six-story hotel as a projection surface lit by SGM's IP55-rated Palco 5 architectural LED fixture.
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Cooper Controls' Android version of their ZerOS Remote application has been added to the company's suite of iPhone, iPod, iPad and Windows Mobile applications.
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Last week, I found myself in need of a compact yet high output LED source. I needed to fit four individual light sources inside a 10-foot tall birthday cake that could effectively light dancers perched on top of this scenic element. The fixtures needed to be small enough to sit in a tiny space, yet powerful enough to actually light the models from underneath through a Plexiglas floor. A friend suggested I demo this new product from a company called "The Black Tank," and they were glad to come to my rescue. They shipped me eight Brickblaster Pros to use for the gig.
Read More »UDDEVALLA, SWEDEN – Wireless Solution Sweden AB has entered into an OEM partner agreement with Laserworld (Switzerland) AG, making Laserworld the first company to offer wireless DMX standard in laser technology.
Read More »The opening and closing ceremonies were held at the site of the Float at Marina Bay, the world’s largest floating stage located in the heart of Singapore. A live audience of 27,000 plus the 3,500 athletes and an estimated 2 billion television viewers watched a spectacular light, video, laser and fireworks display with the Singapore skyline serving as a backdrop.
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NORTH CREEK, NY – Avolites named Creative Stage Lighting (CSL) as its exclusive distributor in the U.S. and as a non-exclusive distributor within Canada. Products include Avolites Diamond, Titan, Pearl and Classic lines and the forthcoming Sapphire Touch.
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LOS ANGELES – A.C.T Lighting added Doug Mekanik to its team as a technical support specialist. Mekanik will support A.C.T Lighting products, including MA Lighting, Clay Paky, LiteWare and W-DMX, and will train customers on their use.
Read More »Automated lighting programmers are responsible for more than just mastering their console of choice. A programmer must also understand the capabilities and functions of the… Read More »Get to Know Your Fixtures
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WASHINGTON, DC – For a White House state dinner with President Hu Jintao of China, Arc3design provided lighting support, using City Theatrical Inc. (CTI)'s SHoW DMX transmitters and receivers and SHoW DMX-equipped PDS-750 TRX power/data supplies.
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Martin Professional named Leif Orkelbog-Andresen as new business area manager – projects, overseeing project activities throughout Europe for Martin's Danish-based EMEA sales organization. Orkelbog-Andresen had served as Martin's market manager architectural for Nordic countries since August 2008.
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NEW YORK – Breitling, the Swiss watch company, hosted a VIP event for the grand opening of its flagship store in Manhattan. Centigrade coordinated the event for the 4,500-square-foot store, which displays more than 900 watches.
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BOSTON – When the Boston Conservatory began the Hemenway Project, a $30 million renovation and expansion of its instructional and performance space at 31 Hemenway Street, one directive was clear: The theatre would be equipped with motorized rigging.
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