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4Wall Lights ‘Hello, Dolly!’ at Historic Ford’s Theatre
WASHINGTON, DC- 4Wall DC recently provided lighting for the entire run of Tony-winning musical ‘Hello, Dolly!’ at Ford’s Theatre. LD Colin K Bills’ design choices drove the need for equipment that could give a broad sense of colors while also providing the ability to zoom in tight, or even wash the stage. Bills chose Martin MAC Auras and Vari*Lite VL3500 fixtures from 4Wall DC along with other conventional fixtures to accomplish his task.
Read More »Elation to Distribute Capture Lighting Design Software
LOS ANGELES – Elation Professional has entered into an agreement with Capture Visualisation AB, based in Sweden, to distribute Capture lighting design and documentation software. Available in versions for Windows and Mac OS X, Capture software is designed so that users have the ability to work in real-time with all elements of their design.
Read More »Sharpy Wash, grandMA2 Join Fleetwood Mac Tour
LOS ANGELES – Fleetwood Mac is back on the road and Clay Paky Sharpy Wash 330 fixtures and a grandMA2 console have joined the iconic band on their 2013 world tour. The band’s longtime LD Paul “Arlo” Guthrie said, “I chose the Sharpy Washes because I needed something small and bright. I was curious to see if I could use them as a beam effect without any haze – the band doesn’t like to work with haze.”
Read More »Riedel Earns Sports Emmy Award for Red Bull Stratos Broadcast
NEW YORK — Wuppertal, Germany-based Riedel Communications won a Sports Emmy Award in the “Outstanding New Approaches Sports Event Coverage” category for the company’s involvement with the Red Bull Stratos project. Riedel received the honor from the National Academy of Television Arts and Science at the 34th Annual Sports Emmy Awards, held May 7 in New York City.
Read More »Optikinetics Announces New Ownership
LUTON, UK – In partnership since 1970, the founding directors and shareholders of Optikinetics Ltd, have recently passed ownership of this world renowned UK manufacturer to an individual, marketing specialist Rob Stitcher. His background includes working at large advertising agencies in New York, including a five-year stint at Grey Group. Rice and Brunker will continue to serve OPTI as consultants to ensure a smooth transition and customer continuity.
Read More »Jonathan Smeeton Receives Lighting Technical Achievement Honor in Mexico City
Pakistani Politician Injured in Staging Accident
Robe Kit Helps Swedish Circus ‘Knit for Peace’
STOCKHOLM – Scandinavia’s leading contemporary circus company Cirkus Cirkör has purchased Robe MMX Spots and LEDWash moving lights for their current touring schedule, which presents their latest work, “Knitting Peace.” The Robes are currently the only lights on the show. They are rigged onto the custom trussing structure which is also used by the performers and for various props, with some units placed in the floor.
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