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Egypt’s CBC Relies on Riedel MediorNet for Flexible HD Signal Transport

Egypt’s CBC Relies on Riedel MediorNet for Flexible HD Signal Transport

CAIRO – Egyptian TV channel Capital Broadcast Center upgraded its Cairo facilities with the installation of a MediorNet real-time media network from Riedel Communications. Riedel MediorNet frames enable flexible transport of 10 HD video signals between two CBC buildings within the Egyptian Media Production City. Going forward, CBC can connect additional sites and increase the signal load by adding additional MediorNet frames to the network.

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Meet the Future was held at Central Hall Westminster (CHW) on June 3.

Eclipse Presentations Provides Hologram-Like Projection for London Event

LONDON – For “Meet the Future,” an event bringing members of the meetings industry to Central Hall Westminster (CHW) here on on June 3, Eclipse Presentations provided all the production infrastructure to facilitate the event. Among the the technologies highlighted was technology that enables high end videoconferencing with a “holographic” look. This was demonstrated firsthand by an interview with Dr. Paul Redmond, who had his image beamed into the room. In the interview, he elaborated on his research into the future of working with ‘Generation Y’.

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Swedish Bridges Lit with CueCore Control Solution

STOCKHOLM – Visual Productions’ CueCores were utilized to control the lighting on the Kista Trafikplats E4/E18 project where two bridges have been built at the largest interchange in Stockholm. CueCore was selected because it offers a solid-state solution that integrates a schedular. Two CueCores were used – one for each bridge – with a total of 400 LED channels per bridge.

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South Point Casino in Las Vegas Using Avolites Consoles

LAS VEGAS – The task of providing Las Vegas flash and glitter fell to Avolites as they outfitted the South Point Hotel and Casino with Sapphire Touch, original Tiger Touch and Tiger Touch II consoles. The gear’s flexibility and ease of use are major selling points for Joey Juliano, South Point’s entertainment lead LD. He credited the console for its Cue Stacking capabilities along with its plug-and-play ease of use.

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tvONE Showcases Future Warping Capabilities at InfoComm

LAS VEGAS – tvONE is demonstrating the new video warping features in its CORIOmaster video wall processors at InfoComm. Playing off last year’s technological eyecatcher, a new mini windmill wall features four 24″ flat panel displays showing video that maintains a stable horizon even as the displays rotate 360° in real-time. In addition, two side monitors that are mounted angled away from the flat wall showcase the warping ability.

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Avolites Ai Media Server To Power South Africa’s First Choreographed 3D Video-Mapping Experience

South Africa – The Avolites Ai Media Server EX series was used to power a choreographed 3D video-mapping experience for Nissan. “Our scenic team designed a 24m wide 3D stage set that required the Ai Media Server to power three 14K HD Christie Projectors, which covered the area,” explains Dillon Jearey. “The biggest challenge for us was that the deadline between content load-in and show production was incredibly tight. Thankfully, the Ai proved itself to be extremely versatile and reliable, handling the fast-tracked programming schedule with speed and ease.”

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Dutch Dance Event, Qapital, Lit with Clay Paky Gear

AMSTERDAM – Inspired by the architecture of Paris’ Eiffel Tower, show designer Mark Rietveld sought to build a giant industrial DJ set for the Qapital dance event. Rietveld used 68 x Clay Paky Sharpys to create fierce light architecture that mirrored the show’s giant structural set. “The brief for the lighting design was to accentuate the structure and give it as many dimensions as possible,” explains Rietveld. “The Sharpys had a specific role in the design, they were there to extend the wings of the stage in the ceiling and to add some punch and power to the center of the set, shooting light down into the crowds.”

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