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Univision’s 'Premios Juventud' Visuals Rely on d3 Technologies

Univision’s ‘Premios Juventud’ Visuals Rely on d3 Technologies

MIAMI – Univision’s live “Premios Juventud 2015,” which had a video games theme and a set packed with LED and projection screens, relied upon d3’s creative software suite to deliver high-impact visuals for the annual youth awards telecast honoring achievements in film, music, sports, fashion and pop culture.  The show was broadcast from Bank United Center in Miami.

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Cosmic Truss Single U-Torm

Cosmic Truss Adds to U-Torm Product Range

The U-Torm system from Cosmic Truss, which initially hit the market in 2014, now includes an expanded range, offering more options to create hanging positions for lighting, video projectors and other equipment. Added to the system is the new U-Torm 100 and U-Top 100 which have been built to accommodate larger pieces of equipment including high output moving lights, larger loudspeaker, and video projectors and other AV equipment. With an open inside width of 39.3 inches / 1 meter, the U-Torm 100 uses the same simple and fast rigging techniques that make it suitable for both permanent and temporary or touring situations.

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Christie Returns as Official Projection Partner of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO –– The 40th Toronto International Film Festival, which runs from Sept. 10-20, 2015, will also mark the 15th year where Christie has been a sponsor of the event. There are 1,300+ screenings from 71 countries. As official projection partner, Christie is screening almost all (99 percent) of the films digitally, with a growing number in 4K.

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A Little Prep Work

Automated lighting programmers are responsible for much more than just entering values into a console.  We are usually also called upon to be a part of the creative team working alongside the lighting designer.  We suggest looks, offer advice on what features exist within fixtures and organize the show layout among many other duties.  One of the most important functions of a programmer is to complete the required programming within the allotted time.  Quite often, this requires great forethought and planning to ensure that the time on-site is used most effectively.  By preparing the patch, palettes/presets, cues and more, we can significantly reduce the work required once we enter the venue.

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Ricky Martin tour photo by Chino Lemus

Summer Tours Slip Into September

Richard Neville of Sydney-based Mandylights said the “big project of note” is Ricky Martin’s “One World Tour,” which hits North American arenas Sept. 15-Oct. 25 after previous tour legs in New Zealand, Australia and Mexico earlier this year.

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Illustration by Andy Au

The Bizarro World of Lighting Mummies for a Living

I have been working in lighting on a national scale for almost 35 years, five more if you count regional club bands in the 70’s. I have worked in every sized venue, designing and programming lights for every type act, from hardcore country to the heaviest of heavy metal. I’m not exactly sure where my latest band falls in that category, but I can certainly say they’re never boring.

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Parnelli Award Voting Begins

Parnelli Voting, Ticket Sales Tracking at Record Pace

LAS VEGAS — The 2015 Parnelli Awards gala, hosted by Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman and honoring Chris Lamb, David Cunningham and Pat Quilter, is once again trending toward a complete sellout. As of Sept. 14, just one week after the Parnelli Awards ballot was finalized and made available online, the voting has been fast and furious, with reservations for the Oct. 24 event continuing apace. Voting from readers of PLSN and FRONT of HOUSE magazines will continue until Sept. 30, 2015.

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