From the early days of DMX-controlled media servers, something has been missing. Missing, that is, until recently. Two of the more recently launched media servers… Read More »Real-Time Video Pre-Viz Now Available
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TORONTO – This week, CAST Group of Toronto’s Beta Test Team begins testing out the new features in wysiwyg R30 Beta software. The release of R30 is scheduled for early 2013. There are still a few spots available for additional R30 Beta Testers. To apply or find out if you qualify, contact CAST.
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HONG KONG – Robert Juliat’s Hong Kong distributor, Pacific Lighting (HK) Ltd, reports that many high profile venues in the region are choosing to augment or replace their inventory with Robert Juliat fixtures.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Visitors to “Pure Land: Inside the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang” at the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington will witness a technological immersive application. The 3D 360-degree panoramic journey uses projectiondesign F10 AS3D to reproduce imagery of paintings and sculptures in the ancient rock cave’s 722 ft north wall known as Bhaisajyaguru’s Eastern Paradise in China.
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SECAUCUS, NJ – In response to feedback from students and professors, Rose Brand has extended its Scholarship Application deadline to Jan. 6, 2013. Rose Brand… Read More »Rose Brand Extends Scholarship Deadline
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WELLINGTON, NZ – An estimated 100,000 fans wearing elf ears and wizard hats waited patiently to greet their favorite stars for the film premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Wellington, New Zealand. Mojo Barriers installed more than 1,968 feet of barriers along the length of the red carpet, which lined the city streets. This allowed the film’s stars to walk safely to the Embassy Theatre, where the event took place, and to keep fans from overflowing into the adjacent road traffic.
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NEW YORK – LD Ken Billington will provide the keynote inspirational session at the eighth annual Stage Lighting Super Saturday seminars on Jan 26, 2013 in New York City. The annual seminar is designed for everyone involved in stage, architectural or entertainment lighting. A dozen theater lighting professionals will speak, and about 20 lighting manufacturers will be on hand to demonstrate products.
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HERSHEY, PA – LD Jason Robinson used Martin Professional’s new MAC Viper Profile for the first time on the 2012 version of Farm Aid, held in September at Hershey Park, PA. Robinson used them as aerial effects and as backlight/key lights for the band members. Upstaging provided the equipment for the annual show which featured Farm Aid founders Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and more.
Read More »LOS ANGELES – Event Live Expo takes place Feb. 5-7, 2013 at the Event Deck at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The expo showcases the latest equipment and services involved with live event productions, including lighting, audio, staging, facilities management and supporting services such as catering, merchandising, ticketing and other related businesses.
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BREA, CA – Live Nation hired Visions Lighting to provide lighting, video, rigging, staging and special effects for all four of Korean pop band Big Bang’s US tour dates. Visions Lighting’s work extended into recreating a set piece as well within a 36-hour turnaround time, which was missing key parts on its journey from Korea. All Access Staging & Productions provided staging and lifts as well.
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