ETC announces the release of Hog 4 version 4.0 software. Enhancements include significant improvements to color handling and Hog 4’s Color Picker, a new ‘Record Defaults’ function, and Fixture Builder upgrades. ETC created an introductory video for the Hog 4.0 OS:
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The desert planet Arrakis came to life at Leicester Square for the world premiere of Dune: Part Two on Thursday February 15, with nearly 30 tons of sand shipped to the site for the gala created by Limited Edition Event Design. But the rainy weather during the build-up days leading to the star-studded red carpet affair was anything but desert-like. No matter though, the IP65 rated 3.9mm pitch panels were more than up to the task of handling rain.Read More »IPS Uses CHAUVET Professional REM 3IP Panels at ‘Dune: Part Two’ World Premiere
4Wall Entertainment, a provider of entertainment equipment rentals, sales, and production services, announces Laura Wendt as the new General Manager of the 4Wall Orlando and Miami locations. With a rich career spanning over two decades in the tradeshow and events industry, Wendt brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a fresh perspective to 4Wall.Read More »4Wall Appoints Laura Wendt as General Manager of 4Wall Orlando/Miami Locations
HARMAN Professional Solutions announced its Martin MAC Viper XIP, the next-generation Viper-class fixture that integrates iconic Viper performance, Martin’s patent-pending XIP weatherproofing technology, and the most robust feature set Martin has ever developed. Drawing on features that defined the renowned Viper lineup, MAC Viper XIP sets a new standard for all-in-one performance, innovation, and reliability. Here’s a video from Martin announcing the launch of the MAC Viper XIP:
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Inspired by the radiant sun, the SŌL I Blinder is the first in a new groundbreaking series of creative LED blinder and effects solutions from Elation that marries cutting-edge technology with artistic ingenuity. With a tiny form factor, IP65 rating, and sleek and modern aesthetic, SŌL I seamlessly integrates into any stage or event setting, offering limitless creative potential. Here’s a video from Elation showing the various configurations you can create with the SŌL I:
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Qatar Vision (Qvision), a prominent event management company in the State of Qatar, utilized a wide array of Claypaky lighting for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. The fixtures illuminated pre-match ceremonies, the Fan Zone and coronation ceremony at the 18th edition of the Cup, a quadrennial international football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation.
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Marshall Bissett, Chairman of the Parnelli Awards Board of Advisors, announced the addition of Butch Allen, Wes Bailey, Carol Dodds, and Anne Militello, to the board overseeing the Award Show and all that is associated with it. “I am delighted by the latest additions to the Advisory Board,” Bissett says. “We now have a very impressive roster of industry talent, representing the areas for lighting, audio, staging, video, and education. The Board is the engine that drives the awards show and I look forward to our first meeting.”
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The new NotchLC Adobe plugin for macOS brings native support for Apple Silicon.
As users may know, Apple has been transitioning to their own, ARM-based processor and GPU architecture, which has been a challenge for many software developers, including Notch. This change, along with Adobe’s subsequent decision to stop supporting Intel plugin backward compatibility in their Creative Cloud 2024 update, made using NotchLC on macOS more difficult for many. While several workarounds have been available (like side-loading older versions for Creative Cloud Media Encoder), they were not ideal, which is why Notch have been working on a better solution for the NotchLC user community.
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The Austrian AV technology manufacturer, AV Stumpfl, is set to captivate Prolight + Sound attendees with a display of its latest screen and media server technology in hall 12.0, stand #C84 (Frankfurt am Main, 19 –22 March). Attendees will have the opportunity to discover the award-winning BLACKPEAK screen, making its debut in Frankfurt.
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Astera will showcase a full range of its powerful and flexible wireless LED lighting solutions on stand B30 in Hall 12.1 at the 2024 Prolight+Sound expo in Frankfurt, Germany, next week, including the award-winning PlutoFresnel and LeoFresnel fixtures and the new ProjectionLens for PlutoFresnel.
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The students of St. Cecilia Academy in Nashville, TN were ecstatic last fall when their technical theater program was ushered into the 21st century with equipment from ETC and City Theatrical. The school replaced all of their theatre’s conventional incandescent lights with ETC’s ColorSource Spot V, Fresnel V, and CYC luminaires. The school’s 30-year-old ETC Inspire console was retired to introduce an Element 2 to the students, and the whole system was linked by City Theatrical’s Wireless DMX Multiverse®. This new equipment introduced a world of creative possibilities to the school.Read More »Element 2 and Multiverse Bring Big Upgrades to Tennessee High School
The Adam Hall Group is further expanding its Adam Hall Integrated Systems division. Christian Latzelsberger has been appointed as Head of Sales – Adam Hall Integrated Systems. In this capacity he is responsible for shaping the strategic direction and overseeing the sales division of Adam Hall Integrated Systems. Supporting him in the DACH region is Uli Golka, who serves as Technical Support Engineer Integrated Systems. Product management is handled by Senior Product Manager, Gabriel Alonso Calvillo while Jens Werner assumes the role of Junior Product Manager. Last but not least, the rapidly-growing AV business segment of the Adam Hall Group will be led by Christine Gerhardt as its Marketing Manager.Read More »Adam Hall Group Expands Integrated Systems Team with Several Key Positions