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City Theatrical Broadcasts Nine Universes Of Wireless DMX Live at LDI 2017

City Theatrical Broadcasts Nine Universes Of Wireless DMX Live at LDI 2017

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LAS VEGAS -City Theatrical recently demonstrated their innovative technology by presenting the first live broadcast of nine universes of wireless DMX using a single transmitter. This demonstration was presented to a live audience of more than 100 lighting professionals attending the Live Design International (LDI) tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 18, 2017.

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disguise VR Ensures Seamless Execution For Nike X NBA Apparel Launch

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LONDON – Renowned Screens Producer, Laura Frank, chose the disguise (formerly known as d3) 360-degree virtual reality pre-visualization software to take Nike’s event planning to the next level. Providing both creative and technical production teams with a fully immersive 3D experience of the NBA launch ahead of time. Nike teamed up with the NBA to weave NikeConnect technology into this season’s NBA jersey. The industry giants came together at Sony Studios in Los Angeles to announce the partnership at a spectacular visual event, featuring huge moving screens and players from all 30 NBA teams.

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Kinesys Enjoys Lively & Positive LDI

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LAS VEGAS – UK automation and motion control manufacturer Kinesys enjoyed a busy and successful LDI (Live Design International) exposition in Las Vegas. It was the first time that the leading brand has hosted its own booth at the show, reflecting a growth in business in North and South America and Canada over the last few years. LDI attracts a wide range of professionals from the world entertainment technology who visit from all over the U.S., Canada and Latin America..

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Aalborg Theatre Chooses Robe

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DENMARK – Aalborg Theatre is in the heart of Denmark’s attractive fourth largest city’s old town area. Established in 1878, it has a rich and colourful history and is known as a ‘heavyweight’ on the Danish theatre scene. This long standing critical fortitude was further advanced with the arrival of Hans Henriksen as artistic director in 2015, who had several key objectives including one to make the production programme more dynamic, cutting-edge and accessible.

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High End Systems Sponsors Stage Lighting Super Saturday 2018.

NYC – Scott Parker says “I saw the new SolaFrame Theatre LED moving light at LDI and I’m excited that High End is bringing the light to our workshop. This isa really quite mover that will please just about everyone.” This marks High End’s first Super Saturday as an ETC company.The 13th Annual Stage Lighting Super Saturday workshop, continuing its practical and hands-on educational presentations, will take place on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts located at 721 Broadway in New York City.

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Intelligent Marquee Systems (IMS) on Brian Setzer Orchestra Tour

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LOS ANGELES – How many gigs can a 19-piece rockabilly band do in 48 days?  This year, the Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 14th Annual Christmas Rocks Tour will play an impressive 35 dates from Nov. 10 to Dec. 28.  Opening in Minneapolis and closing in Bellingham, WA, the US tour will be followed by concerts in Japan early next year.  Highlighting the set is a 12-foot high marquee featuring 172 IMS Mk2 RGBW lamps.

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Kevin Lyman. Photo by Lisa Johnson

Warped Tour Founder/Producer Kevin Lyman to Present Keynote for Pro Production Sessions at the 2018 NAMM Show

LAS VEGAS – Timeless Communications, publisher of Projection Lights & Staging News and FRONT of HOUSE magazines, is pleased to announce Kevin Lyman as the keynote speaker of the Pro Production Sessions presented by PLSN and FOH at the 2018 NAMM Show, Jan.25-28 in Anaheim, CA. The Pro Production Sessions join a suite of professional development opportunities that will be taking place at the NAMM U Education Center at the Hilton Anaheim, located next door to the Anaheim Convention Center. The sessions are free to NAMM registrants.

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7thSense Delivers Updated Video Technology for the 2017 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes

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SUSSEX, ENGLAND — — Media serving and display technology experts, 7thSense Design, delivered updated video technology for the 2017 production of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by Chase. The full system technology upgrade has transformed the world’s largest proscenium theatre and has enabled video content to be displayed on all eight of the venue’s iconic proscenium arches. 7thSense has provided video systems for Radio City since 2011.

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CCPP Makes Big Robe Investment

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CAPE TOWN, – CCPP is a busy – and fast growing – technical production and Rental Company based in the Maitland suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, headed by Clint Cawood – the CC of the name. They recently made a substantial investment in Robe moving lights for their ongoing production work and for general rental stock. The latest purchase – for over 100 fixtures – included some of Robe’s newest technology … 24 x Spiiders, 24 x Spikies, 48 x LEDBeam 100s and 24 x CycFX 4s, which join the DLS, DLX and miniPointes already in the rental inventory.

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Robe Pointes Create Sensory Overload for Transliminal

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HOBART, Tasmania, Australia – As part of Hobart’s annual Dark Mofo festival, the Red Bull Music Academy returned to present an industrial-scale, transcendental warehouse rave titled Transliminal. Held in Hobart City Hall, the event showcased the dark, electronic underbelly of the subterranean club scene, and featured a stunning light show by audio-visual artist Robin Fox. Known for his mesmeric, future-forward, laser-driven light installations, Robin collaborated with Melbourne’s Additive Lighting who designed, pre-visualized and operated a disorientating and atmospheric light installation for the late night music venue.

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PR Lighting Aqua 350 Beam

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PR Lighting’s new Aqua 350 Beam is the latest addition to the brand’s Aqua series. This is a bright and colorful IP65 luminaire that is perfect for both indoor and outdoor production. Powered by a 350W discharge lamp, the Aqua 350 Beam has an advanced optical system ideal that gives the beam some serious power. It features a variety of effects that can be used under inclement weather which allows for the unit to be used in outdoor productions and permanent or temporary exterior applications. The wide array of Gobos plus Color Wheel, Animation Wheel and Prism can easily generate complex looks in different conditions and can create a smooth color mixing wash effect. With a wide 2.1-degree beam angle, it can be utilized in near and far settings.

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