In Memoriam: Three Dog Night’s Cory Wells, 73
LOS ANGELES — Cory Wells, one of the founders of the seminal rock band Three Dog Night and host of the 2012 Parnelli Awards, died Oct. 21. He was 73.
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C-47 Clothespins from bulletX
bulletX has made it its mission to update the C-47 clothespin, long used by filmmakers and creative professionals all across the world. The result is not just a clothespin any longer but a rigging expendable.
Read More »Top Visual Designers Planning to Visit VER Booth at LDI
LAS VEGAS — VER announced that top visual designers will be visiting its booth (#2025) and will be on hand for a casual chat during the LDI show. Bruce Rodgers, Jason Rudolph and Michael Spencer will be visiting 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Butch Allen and Peter Morse will be there 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.
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Hawk 1 RGB Pure Diode Laser from DragonX
DragonX says its Hawk 1 RGB is a professional grade 1000mW RGB laser in a compact, lightweight body. It promises unique effects and animations with a high speed 25kpps optical scanner and large (+-)20 degree projection angle. It’s also designed to display a rich color spectrum, sharp animations and responsive handling at a competitive price.
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Clear-Com Helixnet Version 3.0
Clear-Com’s HelixNet Version 3.0 is a free software-only update to the HelixNet digital network partyline platform. The new version unlocks the HelixNet system in response to the growing need for more communication channels to support live performances and live productions. It will be featured at LDI 2015.
Read More »Death of Attendee at Skrillex Concert in India Blamed on Overcrowding
GURGAON, India — After a 23-year-old woman collapsed and died on the way to the hospital following an Oct. 11 Skrillex concert near New Delhi, India, organizers have been cited by authorities for not doing enough to restrict entry to the event.
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TNDV Expands Nashville Warehouse to Accommodate Business Growth
NASHVILLE — TNDV: Television last year relocated to a large warehouse in Nashville, providing the growing company with a secure, climate-controlled facility to maintain, upgrade and reconfigure its seven production trucks. The refurbishment of the former Brink’s armored truck warehouse also enabled TNDV to expand its creative services, from project planning to video editing and related post-production work.
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Registration Now Open for 2015 Touring Career Workshop
NASHVILLE, TN – This year’s Touring Career Workshop will take place on Nov. 11, 2015 at Soundcheck Nashville at 6 p.m. Registration is open now. The 2015 event is slated to be the biggest event yet, featuring Pete Healey (production manager and co-designer for Luke Bryan’s ‘Thats My Kinda Night’ tour), Mark Miles (promoter rep for Miranda Lambert), Carolyn Snell (tour manager for Reba McEntire), Sooner Routhier (production designer for Motley Crue, KISS, and Justin Moore) and many others. Pictured here (L-R) are workshop founders Erik Parker and Chris Lisle.
Read More »Vectorworks, Inc. Acquires ESP Vision/Vision Pro
COLUMBIA, MD – Vectorworks, Inc. announced its acquisition of the ESP Vision product line, including Vision Pro lighting pre-visualization software, which is available for both PC and Mac operating systems. Vectorworks said it will continue to support ESP Vision’s existing customers and noted that Vision’s technical team will join Vectorworks’ development and support group. Staff from both Vectorworks and ESP Vision were at LDI.
Outdoor Rooftop Club in Dubai Offers DJs 30 Showline SL Nitro 510C LED Strobes
DUBAI, UAE – At WHITE Dubai, an outdoor rooftop nightclub situated atop the Meydan Grandstand race, 30 Philips Showline SL NITRO 510C LED strobes are ready to provide a visual punch for a roster of internationally known DJs.
Queen + Adam Lambert Rock Out with Robe in Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil – Queen + Adam Lambert’s recent Latin American tour included six late-September shows in Brazil, Argentina and Chile. The high-energy show featured UK based LD Rob Sinclair’s lighting looks. For the three Brazil shows (Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Porto Alegre), Sao Paulo based LPL provided 137 Robe ColorSpot and ColorWash 2500E ATs.
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ABBA Tribute Band LD Alex Saad Using HES Hog Platform for Gigs Down Under
MELBOURNE, Australia – ABBA tribute band Björn Again have been delivering great nights out since their formation in Melbourne in 1988. The only tribute band endorsed by ABBA themselves, they have toured the world, played major festivals and entertained the stars. Lighting designer Alex Saad is currently on the road with Björn Again, and chooses High End Systems Hog platform to light up the feel-good show night after night, venue after venue.
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