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Vectorworks 2012

Vectorworks 2012 Version Now Available

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. announced the availability of the 2012 version of its Vectorworks line of design software, including: Vectorworks Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals and Renderworks. Upgrades include enhancements related to 3D modeling, BIM, GIS and rendering. Vectorworks 2012 software is also compatible with OS X Lion.

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Parnelli Awards 2011

Limited Number of Tickets to Parnelli Awards Gala Still Available

ORLANDO – Time is running out on reserving your spot at the Parnelli Awards Dinner, set for Oct. 29 at the Peabody Orlando. The pre-gala festivities start at 7 p.m., followed by the Parnelli Awards dinner at 8 p.m. This year features hosts Flo & Eddie of Turtles fame and honorees Ed Wannebo (Lifetime Achievement), Jim Fackert (Parnelli Visionary) and Kenton Forsythe (Audio Innovator). If the past two years are any indication, this year’s event will be a sellout, too. Don’t miss out – reserve your spot today!

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Summer Storms, Stage Collapses Focus Attention on Insurance Coverage

SANTA ANA, CA — High winds and stage collapses at major music festivals during the summer of 2011 have focused attention on insurance coverage, noted to Scott Carroll, executive vice president of Take1 Insurance. “As musicians continue to expand their touring seasons, to make up for lost revenue from declining album sales, it is increasingly important for all parties involved to have specialized insurance in case of an incident, especially for outdoor events,” he said.

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Avolites + Immersive = Ai

Avolites Launches Media Division, Partners with Immersive Ltd., Debuts Ai Media Server Range

LONDON — Avolites launched its Media division, which is partnering with Immersive Ltd., a global provider of design, animation, motion graphics and show production services. Avolites also announced that it is now sole manufacturer of the Ai-branded suite of products. Avolites Media also acquired the intellectual property rights of the Addict Show Control System.

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Selena Gomez on tour

Selena Gomez Tour Lit Like an Arena-Sized Dance Party

LAS VEGAS — For the We Own the Night tour, designers Seth Jackson, Brian Jenkins and video director Brent Sandrock sought to provide Selena Gomez fans with something akin to an arena-sized dance party. Lighting company Bandit Lites, meanwhile, sought to avoid trashing the planet while doing it.

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IBC 2011 Sets Record for Attendance, Exhibition Space

LONDON — IBC 2011 set records for attendance (50,462); a 4 percent increase over 2010, and also for display space (13 halls and 1,300+ exhibitors).  The conference was structured around four areas of interest — Added Value, Technological Advancements, Content Creation and Innovation and the Business of Broadcasting.

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DPI Announces Fall 2011 Road Show Dates

ATLANTA — Digital Projection International (DPI), together with display manufacturer Delta Group and software developer Mersive, announced a multi-city “Displays at Your Doorstep” road show with the following cities/dates confirmed: New York (Oct. 11-12) Orlando (Oct. 18-19), Washington, DC (Oct. 25-26), Atlanta (Nov. 2-3), Dallas (Nov. 9-10) and Los Angeles (Nov. 15-16). The events will demonstrate a variety of display technologies for commercial AV integrators.

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