Middleton, WI—The B-Box4, a new F-Drive accessory, is now available from ETC, simplifying installation and vastly increasing compatibility with third-party LED fixtures. The B-Box4 uses the RJ45 output of an F-Drive card to position up to four channels of Molex, terminal, or RJ45 connections at any location in your installation.Read More »ETC Introduces F-Drive B-Box, Expanding Fixture Compatibility
Cluj-Napoca, Romania – A Kinesys Apex automation system with the new Kinesys Vector control console was used to create kinetic effects above the audience at… Read More »The Untold Kinesys Story
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NEW YORK – Production Resource Group, LLC (PRG), a leading provider of production solutions for entertainment and live events, has named Stephan Paridaen as CEO, effective Jan. 3, 2022. Paridaen currently holds the role of president & COO at PRG, leading its operations in EMEA and APAC since 2010. Simultaneously, Jeremiah J. “Jere” Harris will become the company’s executive chairman and chief creative officer.Read More »PRG Names Stephan Paridaen CEO
USA – Starting in December, the ADJ team is preparing to bring entertainment lighting, LED video and pro audio solutions to customers in the Northeast, Midwest and Texas with the second phase of the Reunited Thru Light tour. The road show events will offer attendees the opportunity to meet in person with the ADJ team and other industry professionals and get an exclusive preview of ADJ’s latest product innovations.
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ORLANDO—To complement the immersive video content featured on Porter Robinson’s Nurture Live Tour, Ben Coker designed and programmed a sophisticated lighting rig, provided by Christie… Read More »Porter Robinson’s Nurture Live Tour Wows Audiences With Dynamic, Immersive Lighting From Martin
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Cwmbran, Wales—Two FLX S24 consoles from Zero 88—a Signify entertainment lighting brand—have been supplied by Ross-on-Wye, UK based CJP Broadcast for lighting control in two new broadcast studios for virtual production and television at the University of Sunderland’s David Puttnam Media Centre. CJP’s technical manager James Ruddock, who led the virtual studio installation team, chose the consoles for their power, compact size, and footprint, and as, “a good value option for educational applications of all levels with its many features and great functionality as found in larger lighting desks.”Read More »Zero 88 FLX S24 Provides Flexible Lighting Control for University of Sunderland
Columbia, MD—With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) founders MA Lighting and Robe Lighting, Vectorworks, Inc. reveals several valuable updates to GDTF—the standard for describing the hierarchical and logical structure and controls of any type of controllable device in the lighting and entertainment industry. The GDTF file format has continued to evolve with input and involvement from manufacturers across the globe and critical feedback from its many adopters, resulting in a newly published update to DIN SPEC 15800:2021.Read More »General Device Type Format (GDTF) Founders Announce Updates to DIN SPEC 15800:2021
MUNICH – In September, the International Motor Show (IAA), among the world’s largest trade shows for passenger cars, took place for the first time in Munich as a new concept, IAA Mobility, focused on future-oriented mobility. TLD Planungsgruppe GmbH was responsible for the lighting design, among other things, for the Mercedes-Benz presence and chose Elation KL series luminaires as the high-quality lighting solution.Read More »TLD Relies on Elation KL Series for Top Standard Mercedes-Benz Stand at IAA 2021
Middleton, WI—ETC’s Eos Family of lighting controllers is known for providing comprehensive, finely tuned control for lighting rigs of all sizes. Now, with the release of Eos v3.1 – the latest major software update for the platform – that control becomes even more customizable to suit any programming style or show. Eos v3.1 is all about you, with new tools that help you set up your workspaces – programming, 3D-visualized, and physical – just the way you want them. Here is an in-depth introduction of the new Eos v3.1 Software:
Sunrise, FL—Versatility is a virtue. The new IP65 rated COLORado PXL Bar 16 and COLORado PXL Bar 8 from Chauvet Professional demonstrate that in convincing fashion, delivering a wide range of performance features, such as seamless pixel pitch between fixtures and fast, smooth motorized tilts up to 200ﹾ whether used indoors or out. Here’s a video preview of the COLORado PXL Bar 8 & 16s:
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Contracts between IATSE and AMPTP address quality-of-life issues such as rest and meal breaks; boost revenues from streaming; include raises for all members and lift those at the bottom to a living wage.
Los Angeles—Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE) have voted to ratify two contracts, the Basic Agreement, and the Area Standards Agreement, with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the trade group representing producers, major studios, and streaming services.Read More »IATSE Members Ratify Contracts with Producers, Studios and Streaming Services
LAS VEGAS – Reaffirming its support for the industry and confidence in its future, Chauvet Professional announces its plans for a high profile presence at… Read More »Chauvet Professional Transforms Perspective at LDI 2021
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