By now, you've probably heard the term "pixel map," and you're likely aware that a common way to apply an image to an LED display is by using a media server to optimally position the image on the display. However, using a media server is not the only way to accomplish that. The MagicQ Pro from ChamSys offers a step forward in the area of pixel mapping control: an onboard pixel mapping engine.
Read More »The caterpillar lives a simple life crawling around tree branches and munching on leaves. When ready, the caterpillar enters a cocoon and then transforms into a beautiful butterfly. The natural wonder of metamorphosis completely changes the creature from one form to another.
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It’s not often that you meet female road warriors – I mean real road warriors who have spent their entire careers in buses and arenas. So when Libby Gray ended up sitting across the dinner table from me in Kansas City during USITT, one of her first comments really caught me off guard.
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Lighting is a team sport. Designing the lighting for any event is a process that depends on a number of variables and answers to a lot of questions. The questions must be answered by venue employees, electricians, rental inventory managers and many more. Clients depend on us for a spectacular show. But designers depend on everyone else's support.
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WARSAW, IN – Da-Lite Screen Company named Rachael Conley to the newly created position of director of social media. Conley will be responsible for creating and maintaining Da-Lite's mobile website and disseminating information through blogging to social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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BLACKBURN, U.K. – HSL recently added Dave Singleton to its project management team. Singleton previously worked with Kave Theatre Services in Sussex and also as a freelance production and project manager. Singleton has worked for HSL on a freelance basis, which led to his permanent appointment. Singleton will continue to be based in Sussex.
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MEXICO CITY – Clay Paky and Hermes Music staged a recent event marking their new partnership at the Aldama Theatre. About 200 industry professionals attended, including dealers, lighting designers and rental company representatives.
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LONDON – City Theatrical has expanded its premises in London to support additional business services for its European customers. The company is now shipping inventory from its U.K. location.
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LONDON – Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, known for his character Achmed The Dead Terrorist (and the catchphrase, "Siiilence,… I KEEL you!"), received support from Adlib Lighting and Sound. Dunham has been dubbed as "America's favorite comedian" by Time Magazine, and was the top-grossing standup act in North America for the past two years, according Pollstar.
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TAMPA – The 9th Annual Sea Grapes Fine Wine and Food Festival was lit recently by Bay Stage Lighting, which produced shimmering water effects to go with the theme for the evening, "Journey to Atlantis."
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SOLOTHURN, Switzerland – LEDs supplied by Coemar were used to light the Kulturm tower in late March. The tower, built in 1538, has been used for defense, as a granary, prison, bunker, and, most recently, as a multi-purpose cultural center for theatrical and art events.
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