NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – Bandit Lites is out with viral pop stars Jack & Jack for their Fall 2017 Tour promoting their latest EP Gone. Comprised of Jack Gilinsky and Jack Johnson, the duo has amassed a following online of millions with their music, witty antics and relatability. The tour kicked off in October and concludes this December.
MIDDLETON, WI – ETC announces the hiring of Matt Mullen as the new Rigging Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest territory. In this position Mullen will be responsible for supporting our reps and dealers in their efforts to provide ETC rigging products to their customers. He will be based in the Cincinnati area.
STONY BROOK, NY – The CT20R is a color tuning, variable white fixture. It features high color rendering across a broad range of color temperatures, and the ability to add saturation and hue to your space. Think of it as a color palette to transform your environment, giving you the ability to paint the environment with rich color. The high quality variable white is perfect for retail, museum or hospitality settings…
FAIRFAX, VA – AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, recently announced election results for the 2018 AVIXA Board of Directors and Leadership Search Committee (LSC).
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Blackmagic Design’s today announced DeckLink 8K Pro, a new high performance capture and playback card featuring quad link 12G‑SDI to allow real time high resolution 8K workflows. This new DeckLink 8K Pro breaks new ground in high quality as it supports all film and video formats from SD all the way up to 8K DCI, 12‑bit RGB 4:4:4, plus it also handles advanced color spaces such as Rec. 2020 for deeper color and higher dynamic range. DeckLink 8K also handles a massive 64 channels of audio, stereoscopic 3D, high frame rates and more.
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CYPRESS, Calif. – The new Christie® Crimson Series of 3DLP® laser phosphor projectors, introduced today and showing at LDI 2017, delivers up to 25,000 ISO lumens, 60Hz processing, and Christie BoldColor Technology in a compact and rugged package delivers low cost of ownership for rental, staging and fixed installation customers. For further cost savings, customers can upgrade from their existing Christie M Series and Christie J Series to experience the lamp-free technology of the Christie Crimson WU25 and HD25 without needing to purchase new lenses.
TORONTO, ON, – A.C. Lighting Inc., distributor of world-class lighting, rigging and video technologies, is pleased to announce their partnership with Follow-Me, remote follow spot control systems at LDI 2017, November 17 – 19th, Las Vegas Convention Center. Follow-Me is an independent cost-effective network based software package that allows the user to utilize standard moving lights as follow-spots.
LYNCHBURG, VA – Something is afoot at the Craddock Terry Hotel. From the large shoe over its entrance, to the free shoe shines available to every guest, flourishes at this upscale hostelry celebrate its heritage as the site of what was once one of America’s largest shoe factories. Developers of the popular boutique lodging also honored its past when designing its interior, evoking its original industrial character with exposed wood beam ceilings, thick stone walls and 9’ windows. Also accenting the building’s industrial roots, while at the same time giving it a distinctively modern flair, is the richly colored light that washes its front columns, courtesy of Iluminarc Colorist 8Qa Panels installed by Jon Daggett of Castle Lighting.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA, USA – Absen Inc., a global leader in LED display solutions, will be a key technology provider at the second annual LDI: Live Outside event during the LDI Conference and Tradeshow which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 13-19, 2017.
LAS VEGAS – ADJ Heads to LDI 2017 With Two Innovative New Video and Lighting Product Ranges. Since 1988 Live Design International (LDI) has welcomed lighting and video professionals from around the globe to its annual trade show and conference. ADJ will once again have a significant presence at the 2017 show, debuting two pioneering new product ranges as well as showcasing other exciting new recent additions to the company’s expansive portfolio of lighting, video and effects equipment.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA- TheatreWorks Silicon Valley debuted The Prince of Egypt last month, a new musical by Stephen Schwartz and Philip LaZebnik. Inspired by the acclaimed animated film of the same title, the production is now the highest-selling musical in the 48-year-old theatre company’s history. Lighting Designer Mike Billings was tasked with lighting the production with gear from 4Wall Entertainment.
LAS VEGAS – ADB has landed in America, at the LDI show in Las Vegas. What’s more, ADB is doing it with the backing of Claypaky and the Osram Group, which took over this important brand in 2016. Through in-depth market insight and advanced technological know-how, it aims to optimize the brand’s excellent products after having updated production all over the world.