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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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!
Read More »LD Robb Jibson embarked on his fifth year designing for Incubus, which kicked off its If Not Now, When? U.S. tour Aug. 17. (U.S. dates… Read More »Incubating Visual Ideas for Incubus
Read More »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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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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DERRY~LONDONDERRY , Northern Ireland — “Mute Meadow” is a riverside art installation that includes 40 pairs of steel columns, varying in height from 6-8 meters and lit at night with pulsing hues inspired by stained glass and evoking the wordless “breath” of the city.
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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.
Read More »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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SAN DIEGO — For the 5th Annual Midway American Patriot Awards, a gala honoring senator John McCain, vice admiral James Stockdale and naval aviators, AV Concepts transformed the above-flight deck portion of the aircraft carrier USS Midway with large format projection.
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