UK electronic music group, The Chemical Brothers, embraced virtual production technology in the music video for their single, “Live Again.” Shot at ARRI’s Virtual Production Stage in London, Lux Machina worked alongside partners ARRI and Creative Technology, leading the camera tracking team and operating the servers used in the production.
Elation translates visionary concepts into meaningful innovation to bring new product ideas to light. Be some of the first to evaluate these next generation lighting solutions March 19-22 at the Prolight + Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt Hall 12.1, Stand B49/C49.Read More »Elation to Advance the Art of Lighting Design at Prolight + Sound 2024
Lighting Designer Marc Janowitz from E26 Design loves creative challenges and collaborations, so the current Chronicles of a Diamond world tour by Black Pumas energized his imagination and united the talents of an excellent FOH lighting team as Programmer Meagan Metcalf and Lighting Director Alyssa Milione worked closely with him to create a great look for the band.Read More »Diamond Chance for Robe and Black Pumas
Show Designer and Director Martin Hruska wanted to create a sense of spectacle coupled with edginess and idiosyncrasy for Slovak rap star Kontrafakt’s two much-anticipated, high-profile New Eras concerts which were staged at Prague’s O2 Arena. Kontrafakt was celebrating two decades at the cutting edge of rap, so Hruska, the artist and event producers Mafia Records were on a mission to “present the biggest and most memorable show possible” in that venue, explained Hruska, outlining his ambitious visual aesthetic for which he also leaned heavily into Kinesys automation.Read More »Kinesys Moves it for Kontrafakt
Pensacola-based All Pro Integrated Systems selected 12 Ayrton Huracan LT long-throw LED moving head profiles and two MDG ATMe atmosphere hazers for a recent technology upgrade in the Dale Horton Auditorium at Pensacola Christian College. Both brands are exclusively distributed in North America by ACT Entertainment.
Main Light, a premier dry hire rental provider in the professional lighting industry, announced the departure of Randy Mullican, who has significantly contributed to the company over an impressive 27-year tenure. Randy’s last day with the company will be March 1st, marking the end of a storied career at Main Light and the beginning of a new chapter with TMB, a global distributor known for its specialized technology in the concert lighting industry and beyond.Read More »Randy Mullican to Depart Main Light for New Role at TMB After 27 Years of Distinguished Service
Disguise, a global leader in powering real-time visuals for everything from Beyoncé concerts to Amazon Prime shows, is partnering with UK House to bring a state-of-the-art virtual production studio to SXSW for the very first time. Visitors to the venue at Downright Austin can hop on a motorbike from the UK to the US in an immersive experience created in partnership with the UK Advertising Exports Group (UKAEG). Visitors will also experience first-hand how a commercial can be filmed using a virtual production studio in our Accelerator Course taster for Advertising along with other special events and talks.
London welcomed 2024 with its biggest ever New Year’s Eve fireworks, lights and drone show on the banks of the Thames River. Lighting Designer Tim Routledge returned for a second year to light the giant London Eye ferris wheel choosing laser-source Claypaky Skylos fixtures to deliver spectacular beam effects from each of the Eye’s 32 pods.
The media group Mediaset España has revamped the news studios of its free-to-air TV channels Telecinco and Cuatro with Alfalite’s LED screens. The integrator Datos Media has been in charge of the sale and commissioning of the 844 LED panels supplied with Alfalite’s ORIM® technology.
Lighting upgrade transforms multifunctional space from static traditional into dynamic contemporary
Florida’s Pensacola Christian College (PCC) has unveiled the stunning transformation of its Dale Horton Auditorium, thanks to a collaboration with All Pro Integrated Systems and Elation lighting. All Pro Integrated Systems, a Sweetwater company based in Pensacola, spearheaded the project, seamlessly integrating a new LED lighting system that elevates the overall experience for both performers and audiences alike.Read More »Pensacola Christian College Unveils Dale Horton Auditorium with All Pro Integrated Systems and Elation Lighting
Maintaining relationships with service providers, rental companies, and lighting designers is a culture deeply embedded in the DNA of GLP – German Light Products. In order to provide lighting designers and operators with a specialist to address all questions about GLP products and their implementation in a wide variety of applications, the company based in Karlsbad, Baden-Württemberg, has brought in another industry expert to strengthen the team. Well-known Lighting Designer, Toto Bröcking took up the role of relationship manager at the beginning of February. Bröcking brings 30 years of experience in professional design and programming and will continue to implement a few of his own productions. Bröcking, who lives and works in Berlin, works closely with GLP Key Account Director Oliver Schwendke, who continues to take care of his existing contacts.Read More »Toto Bröcking Joins GLP as Relationship Manager