DURBAN, South Africa – AV Company was founded in 1993 by Craig Browning, who is still running the company together with his son Kegan who heads up the lighting department. They provide lighting, audio, AV and staging for a variety of shows and events in all sectors … and were the first company in Durban to invest in Robe Pointes. The initial purchase of four Pointes was followed immediately by another four fixtures a month later.
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Enttec, working with LightJams developer Mathieu Jacques, has created the ENTTEC LED Mapper. This new, Windows based software supports up to 512 DMX universes, giving designers a wide array of possibilities.
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Using the slogan, “Every expert starts as a beginner,” Technotes.tv is now available as a training resource for students who want to learn the live production trade. Technotes.tv offers video training books on live audio, lighting, and video production.
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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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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.
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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’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 »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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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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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.
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