Philips Vari-Lite Expands European Training Program
LONDON – Philips Vari-Lite has an expanded technical training program underway to benefit attendees from the U.K., Spain, German, Austria and other locations in Europe.
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Mexico City’s El Zocalo Lights Up with PR Lighting Gear
MEXICO CITY – The historic El Zócalo (Plaza of the Constitution) was illuminated with a 75-minute-long multimedia spectacular in November, part of a continuing series of celebrations for the centenary of the start of the Mexican Revolution and the bicentennial of the country's independence.
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The New York Strip Steakhouse & Cabaret Lit with Anolis, Robe Fixtures
POMPANO BEACH, FL – Griffin Automation supplied and installed Anolis LEDs and Robe's new CityScape Xtreme exterior LED fixtures for the New York Strip Steakhouse & Cabaret. The venue, founded by Dennis DeGori, is a fusion of fine dining and adult cabaret.
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Al Laith Event Services Builds Open Air Theatre for Doha Tribeca Film Festival
DOHA, U.A.E. – Al Laith Event Services built a 2,000-capacity open air theatre for the 2010 Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) on the esplanade at Katara in Doha. The temporary structure featured 14 steel arches measuring up to 85 meters in width and 26 meters in height. It was designed by Jeremy Thom, the production designer for the DTFF event, and weighed in at about 100 metric tons.
Read More »LA Superior Court Jury Verdict Announced in XLTV vs. Wiseman, Dauksts and Chaos Visual Productions
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County Superior Court jury found that Chaos Visual Productions (Chaos), its founder John Wiseman and its general manager Valdis Dauksts did not misappropriate any alleged trade secrets of XL Touring Video (XLTV), nor did they breach any fiduciary duty they owed to XLTV, in connection with Wiseman's resignation and formation of Chaos in November of 2008. The jury has yet to rule on Wiseman, Dauksts and Chaos in their counter claim against XLTV.
Read More »W-DMX Names ArchiLX New Dealer in Cyprus
UDDEVALLA, Sweden – Wireless Solution Sweden AB named ArchiLX to supply W-DMX to Cyprus and surrounding areas. ArchiLX, based in Limassol, Cyprus, is a provider of lighting solutions with a portfolio of products that includes Studio Due, LANTA Lighting, Global Design Solutions, Artistic License, Phillips, ETC and Zero 88.
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Enliven Production Group Names Andrew Hutchinson Project Manager
PHOENIX – Enliven Production Group named Andrew Hutchinson as the company's Phoenix-based project manager. Hutchinson has more than 20 years of experience as a lighting designer and project manager, working also at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, the Phoenician Resort, Sunbelt Scenic Studios and American Audio Visual Center.
Read More »Rigging Services, Inc. Names Victor Figueroa Equipment Coordinator
ATLANTA, GA: Atlanta based Rigging Services, Inc. (RSI) named Victor Figueroa equipment coordinator. Figueroa replaces interim rentals manager, Chesare' Cain, who will remain on staff.
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AVL Concept Uses Clay Paky Gear for Queen’s Day Celebration in the Netherlands
GRONINGEN, the Netherlands – For a local celebration here of Queen's Day, or Koninginnedag, the Dutch national holiday in honor of the Queen's birthday, AVL Concept provided the Prolyte MPT roof, lighting, sound, barriers and dressing rooms.
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Marina & The Diamonds’ Maiden Voyage Supported by Entec
LONDON – Entec Sound & Light is supplying LD Mark Wood with lighting and video gear for Marina & The Diamonds. The tour supports the group's debut album, The Family Jewels.
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Chauvet Q-Beam 260-LED
Chauvet's Q-Beam 260-LED features a tight, 6-degree, super-bright beam, 8-position color wheel, a 7-position interchangeable rotating gobo wheel and a 3-facet prism. The fixture is designed for quick movements and distinctive aerial effects. Weighing under 28 pounds, the moving head also features variable electronic strobe and dimmer, built-in sound activated and automated programs and 8- or 11-channel DMX control.
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Clear-Com Eclipse Version 5.2
Clear-Com Eclipse Version 5.2 uses Eclipse Configuration Software (ECS) with a simplified graphical user interface designed to ease configuration and management and result in faster and more efficient communications workflow.
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