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Jonathan Smeeton Named 2018 Parnelli Visionary Lifetime Achievement Honoree

Jonathan Smeeton

Jonathan Smeeton Named 2018 Parnelli Visionary Lifetime Achievement Honoree

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ANAHEIM, CA – The Parnelli Board of Advisors has announced that concert visualist Jonathan Smeeton will receive the 2018 Parnelli Visionary Award. Smeeton is a founding pioneering of the psychedelic light show, one of the first if not the first to take lights out with a touring band, and through his work and lectures continues to be one of the most influential lighting designers in live event history.

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RUSHWORKS Signs VisionHOUSE as Exclusive Distributor in Ukraine

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FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS AND KIEV, UKRAINE –RUSHWORKS, the Dallas area-based software development company that produces cool technology for production, playback, and streaming, has expanded into Eastern Europe by signing an agreement with VisionHOUSE, establishing the full-service systems integrator based in Kiev as their exclusive Ukrainian distributor. RUSHWORKS and VisionHOUSE made the announcement jointly from their respective headquarters. The agreement underscores RUSHWORKS’ commitment to global expansion, already having agreements in place with the UK’s Cache Media and AV Group Technologies in the Asia Pacific region. 

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Cine Gear 2017: Zylight Adds Rayzr 7 to Expanding Distribution Network of Pro Lighting Manufacturers

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LOS ANGELES – Zylight, a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative LED lighting solutions, has announced the distribution of Rayzr 7 – a new series of seven-inch LED Fresnels. Rayzr 7 is the latest in a select group of broadcast, film, and stage lighting manufacturers that Zylight distributes across North and South America. Zylight will showcase its entire product line, as well as products it distributes from other companies, at the 2017 Cine Gear Expo (Stage 15 – Booth S11), which runs June 2-3, 2017 in Hollywood, CA.

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Christie 360 Experiential Studios and TCL Chinese Theatre Deliver World’s First Permanent Projection Mapping Show On A Cinema Façade

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. –  Christie 360 Experiential Studios, a digital strategy and content powerhouse for Christie®, has joined forces with TCL Chinese Theatre, the most iconic movie palace in the world, to captivate visitors and movie goers with a high-impact multimedia production using the most advanced projection technologies.

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Ron StageMaster’s Evolution Continues at InfoComm 2017

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ORLANDO –  Protecting your audiences, your performers and your business from dangerous overloads has never been easier.We at Eilion Engineering are proud to announce that our  Bluetooth capability has been expanded further.  All portable radio receivers and Bluetooth enabled desktop or rack mounted central radio receivers are now capable of handling up to 75 load cells. Users can now conveniently monitor hugely complex installations from their iPad or iPhone.

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Altman Lighting Introduces Jaime Friedstadt as International Sales Director

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YONKERS, NEW YORK – In a move to expand their International sales division, Altman Lighting is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaime Friedstadt as their new International Sales Director. With a wealth of knowledge in both the architectural and entertainment lighting industries, Friedstadt will now manage the Altman Lighting sales channels in the Caribbean, Latin American, European, Middle Eastern and African markets.

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elektraLite Helps Rock Wall Climbers Reach New Heights

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ROCHESTER, MN — elektraLite LED fixtures are helping rock wall climbers scale new heights at Rochester, Minnesota’s Roca Climbing & Fitness. According to Jeremy Schaar, owner of the indoor rock climbing gym, he required small, lightweight lighting fixtures with clean white lighting that would shine like daylight on the rock-climbing wall. “We needed clean white light because we set our climbing routes on the wall by the color of the ‘hold,’” Schaar explains.

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LumenRadio SuperNova 4 – Now available for Download!

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GOTHENBERG – LumenRadio, world leaders in wireless DMX, are now making SuperNova 4 available for download. SuperNova 4, a complete system management tool for lighting rigs, was showcased at ProLight + Sound in April and brings an all new flat UI design and improved performance. The new features and improved UI has made this market leading RDM management tool even better.

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Outdoor Rated CHAUVET Professional Épix Strip IP Features Quick Programming Mode

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SUNRISE, FL  – The new Épix Strip IP from CHAUVET Professional makes pixel mapping a snap indoors or out. In addition to standing up to inclement weather thanks to its IP65 rating, the new one meter LED strip features a quick programming mode that greatly reduces the amount of time needed to set up pixel mapping programs by allowing access to several prebuilt effects while using just a few DMX Channels.

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New Rose Brand Nebula™ Net Makes Projected Images Seem To Float in Midair

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SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY– Rose Brand Inc.’s new 26 ft. wide Nebula net provides a high gain, see-through projection surface that’s virtually undetectable to your audience. Projected objects seem to float in midair, or appear out of nowhere. Use Nebula net for stunning effects such as layered projections for concerts, the Pepper’s Ghost effect for theatre, dramatic reveals for corporate events, and holographic effects.

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Green Hippo 2017 Eurovision Song Contest Performance Wows Massive Global Audience

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LONDON, UK,– Kiev delivered on its promise to present an awesome show and Green Hippo technology was key to the 62nd Eurovision Song Contest looking better than ever. Bringing together a crack team of skilled practitioners – this year’s Green Hippo Eurovision team’s video production heavily featured in the visual design of the show. Highlights included a large LED wall behind the stage, LED floor, Pixel-mapped lights and a projection-mapped arch over the stage. To help ensure the polished performance the MA2 and time code-driven set-up used a total 16 Green Hippo Boreal touring Media Servers, all running Hippotizer V4.2.1 software.

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LUMINEX Partners with Allied SMD to Strengthen US Sales Force

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MONTREAL– Belgium-based LUMINEX Network Intelligence has strengthened its sales force in the US by partnering with Allied SMD to broaden the company’s American presence. Rik Kirby, owner of Allied SMD in Mission Viejo, California, has been named to Sales Director for the US operations of LUMINEX.  “We’ve been growing quickly in the American market,” explains LUMINEX CEO and co-founder Bart Swinnen, “and we’re looking forward to working with Rik to further develop our business there.”

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