SGM P-10
SGM’s P-10, unveiled at Prolight+Sound 2017 (Hall 4.0, Stand D20/D25), uses 48 RGBW 24W LEDs to produce smooth color mixing, dimming and an impressive 40,000 lumen output.
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Dataton Shows Off Ultra Portable 4K Player at PL+S 2017
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FRANKFURT – Dataton will be showcasing its new WATCHPAX 4 media player at Prolight + Sound 2017. Designed for playback of multi-display shows created in Dataton WATCHOUT, the WATCHPAX 4 sticks out from the crowd with its classy looks, trim format and user-friendly approach. The unit also packs a punch – as will be demonstrated on the Dataton stand in Hall 4.0 B59 with 8K output (4 x 4K).
Bandit Lites Sponsors RelayLIVE Fundraiser
NASHVILLE — The American Cancer Society recently wrapped its second annual RelayLIVE event April 1, a music festival which advocates “fighting cancer at every stage.” Bandit Lites donated the lighting package at no cost for the outdoor fundraiser, which featured a performances by Arts Fishing Club, Mandy McMillan, Zack Dyer, Tony Winkler, Melissa Mickelson, Ali Morgan, Tyler Jordan and David Adam Byrnes.
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GoVision Adds Three to Tech, Facilities Teams
ARGYLE, TX — GoVision recently added three new team members — Michael Ouille, Jackson Hart and Anderson Terry (pictured here, L-R).
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Bassmaster Classic Events in Houston Reel In the Onlookers with Upstage Video’s Big Screen
HOUSTON, TX — For 2017 Bassmaster Classic, which ran from March 24-26 and included daily weigh-ins at Houston’s Minute Maid Park, Upstage Video provided a 32-by-22-foot video wall comprised of 193 ROE 7mm tiles. Upstage Video also provided d3 for processing. (The company recently expanded its inventory of d3 2×4 Pro servers.)
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Claypaky Mythos and grandMA2 Light Hit the Road with Cole Swindell
LOS ANGELES — Country music singer/songwriter Cole Swindell is one busy guy opening for Dierks Bentley on the “What The Hell World Tour” and headlining his own dates coast to coast. Production designers Sooner Routhier and Robert Long of SRae Productions have created a system, featuring Claypaky Mythos fixtures and a grandMA2 light console, which does double duty for both of Swindell’s gigs. A.C.T Lighting, Inc. distributes Claypaky fixtures and MA Lighting gear exclusively in North America.
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Production of ‘Pippin’ Tours with Ovation E-260WW LED Fixtures
BOWLING GREEN, KY — For Prather Touring’s six-month 73-city cross-country U.S. touring production of the musical, Pippin, lighting director and production manager Russell Thompson has replaced the company’s old incandescent ellipsoidals with 12 Ovation E-260WW LED fixtures from Chauvet Professional.
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Elation’s Platinum FLX, Proteus Fixtures Continue Platinum Lamp Success
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LOS ANGELES – Elation noted that its hybrid Platinum FLX™ and IP65-rated Proteus™ series luminaires are extending the success the company has achieved by relying on Philips’ Platinum lamp technology. Elation first used the lamp for its moving lights in 2009,
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ROE Academy Presents Graduating Class
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BURBANK, CA – Pictured is the graduating class of Roe Academy – a training session held at the offices of Roe Visual US Inc, March 28-30, 2017. The students spent time learning about all ROE product – specs, setup & troubleshooting. They had lecture time and hands on learning. Folks traveled from Florida, Las Vegas, Northern and Southern California. All in attendance passed written and hands on exams to become Certified Level 1 Roe Technicians.
Parnelli Lifetime Honoree Benny Collins’ Life Celebrated
OAKLAND, CA — On April 1 in his hometown of Oakland, hundreds gathered from all over the country for the Celebration of Life event for Benny Collins, a product/tour manager live event professional who died Jan. 27. The celebration took place at the Fox Theater, courtesy of Another Planet Entertainment who generously hosted the event in the lobby of the theater they helped restore and now manage.
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DoPchoice Offers Bigger Octagonal Snapbag Softboxes
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MUNICH – DoPchoice, known for innovative light directing tools, adds the new Octa 7 to its lineup of octagonal Snapbag® Rabbit-Ears softboxes. With a 7-foot (205cm) diameter, this larger octagonal-shaped softbox joins the smaller Octa 3 and Octa 5 to fit most LED soft lights. Each delivers smooth and even illumination across the front with or without a baffle. The larger the Octa, the softer and smoother the light output around the subject.
Newly Launched “MK” Cinema Lens Series From Fujifilm Making Nab 2017 Debut
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WAYNE, N.J.,– The newly launched “MK” Series of cinema lenses from the Optical Devices Division of FUJIFILM will make their NAB debut next month in Las Vegas. With the first in its series introduced in February of this year, “MK” lenses are currently designed for E-mount cameras and boast advanced optical performance, ultra-compact and lightweight design, as well as superb cost performance. FUJIFILM will exhibit in booth #C7225 during the show to be held from April 22-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.