ETC Joins Super Saturday as Sponsor
NEW YORK-ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls) will sponsor the 2011 Stage Lighting Super Saturday conference by supplying food for breakfast and coffee/snack breaks throughout the event.
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Rose Brand Now Ships Paint and Other Freezable Liquids During Winter Months
SECAUCUS, NJ – Rose Brand said it can now cost-effectively ship paints and other liquids in the winter months without the risk of product damage from freezing through the company's partner network, which is using insulated covers and sheltered areas to house liquids that freeze at or below 35°.
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Qingdao TV Station Upgrades with Robe Gear
QINGDAO, China – The Studio 6 TV Station, which broadcasts six regional channels throughout the Shangdong area, has upgraded its lighting rig with new fixtures from Robe. The new fixtures were specified by Studio 6's lighting designer Liu Zheng Mao and his team, and supplied via Robe's Chinese distributor, Leafun (formally known as Leifull).
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The Projection Studio Designs 16th Cairo Arab Media Festival Opener
CAIRO – Production company PromoSign commissioned a large format projection from The Projection Studio for the opening of the 16th Cairo Arab Media Awards staged at Cairo's Media City.
Read More »Two Control Protocols Standards in Review for Reaffirmation
NEW YORK – ESTA/PLASA announced that two new proposed standards have been posted at plasa.org for public review for reaffirmation through the end of February: ANSI E1.3, Entertainment Technology – Lighting Control Systems – 0 to 10V Analog Control Specification, and ANSI E1.27-1, Entertainment Technology-Standard for Portable Control Cables for Use with USITT DMX512/1990 and E1.11 (DMX512-A) Products.
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Da-Lite Pico Screen
Da-Lite Screen Company's Pico Screen was designed with Pico Projectors in mind for a portable projection system well-suited to business meetings, training, gaming and other applications. Setup is as simple as removing the screen from the carrying case, pulling the two halves of the case apart and placing the screen on a table or stand.
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Florida Church Gets Affordable Visual Upgrade with Elation, Acclaim, American DJ Gear
NAPLES, FL – In addition to conducting a traditional service, the First Baptist Church of Lehigh Acres Florida holds a contemporary service, hosts live concerts and does video production – all in its 9,000 square foot, 650-seat main sanctuary.
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Wynn-Owned XS, Tryst Nightclubs Immerse Guests in Martin Lighting, Effects; XS Rig Controlled by M1
LAS VEGAS – The XS Nightclub at the Wynn Casino and Resort faces off against competition from the newly-opened Cosmopolitan and other City Center resort attractions with lighting created by the LD for Wynn Resorts, Tom Kowalczuk, lighting programmer and lead lighting technician Brian Gysegem and lighting console operator Josh Packard.
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Red Hot + New Orleans At Brooklyn Academy of Music Lit by See Factor
NEW YORK – See Factor Industry, Inc. provided a lighting design and equipment package for Red Hot + New Orleans on Dec. 3-4, one of the attractions at the 2010 Next Wave Festival at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).
Read More »EDI Facility Closes; Production Shifting to Cooper Controls Facility in Burlington, VT
HILLSBORO, OR – Cooper Controls announced that Electronics Diversified Inc. (EDI), which made many Cooper-distributed products including the MX High Density Dimming Rack, has closed its facility here.
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Guard Dog Low Profile Cable Protectors with Added Traction
Guard Dog Low Profile Cable Protectors are now available with optional Velcro strips for use on carpet and/or anti-slip rubber pads for use on smooth surfaces. With 1, 2, 3, or 5 channels, these interlocking protectors are 1.25" high with a .75" channel height. They feature either standard ramps or low-angle ADA Compliant ramps.
Read More »The Grand Master: Use the Power Wisely
In a live show, when playing back on-the-fly (busking, winging it, or punting), I find using the grand master and DBO button very helpful. I… Read More »The Grand Master: Use the Power Wisely
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