LOS ANGELES — Production Resource Group (PRG) supported Kieran Healy’s lighting design for the finale of American Idol’s eighth season, a show that included a long list of guests along with the naming of winner Kris Allen over runner-up Adam Lambert.
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BUFFALO, NY — The Peace Bridge linking the U.S. and Canada has undergone a $1.2 million upgrade that includes the use of nearly 700 ColorBlast Powercore and ColorReach Powercore fixtures from Philips Color Kinetics.
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Enttec recently announced the release of its new MIDIwing control software. MIDIwing, in conjunction with Enttec’s already established playback, shortcut and programming wings, gives users the ability to define MIDI note or ASCII triggers for any lighting or media control device that will listen to the protocol.
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Gefen’s two new Wireless VGA Extenders are available in long range and short range versions. The GefenTV Wireless VGA Extender LR delivers video with analog L/R audio up to 100 feet, offering users the ability to tap into multiple Wi-Fi channels for optimal signal transmission.
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The new Christie LX400 is an XGA 4000 ANSI lumens projector with 1000:1 contrast ratio. It weighs 15.8 pounds (7.2 kg) and includes an integrated carrying handle and cabinet. Among the key features are auto keystone, a customizable start-up screen, and Kensington™ style slot and security bar anti-theft devices.
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Broadcast Pix announced a new 3G Switcher Frame as an upgrade for its Slate G Series of live video production systems. The new frame is native 3Gbps 1080p/60 and provides simultaneous multi-definition SDI I/O for 1080p, 1080i, 720p and standard definition and DVI.
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The new FSN Series multi-format video production switcher from Barco integrates SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3Gbps, VGA, and DVI resolutions. The first in the series are the FSN-150, a 1.5 Mix-Effect (M/E) control console and the FSN-1400, the system’s 14-slot video processing chassis.
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The preview release of Martin Professional’s new version Maxedia software, Maxedia 4 RC, is now available. It is the latest software update for the Maxedia media server.
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Tomcat is introducing a new line of truss called Core. Its initially launch consists of 12-inch-by-12-inch, 12-inch-by-18-inch and 20.5-inch-by-20.5-inch box truss that is 24 percent stronger, slightly lighter and less expensive.
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Show Distribution has introduced a new handheld computer controller designed for the entertainment rigging industry. It can synchronize positions and balance loads on 250+ hoists of any make or model, including winches and scenery elevators.
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LSC Lighting Systems’ new e24V3 Touring Dimmer has 24 channels of dimming and HotPower enabling up to 3,000 watts per channel of lighting, video and special effects from one box.
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Cooper Controls has launched Version 2 of LightFactory PC-based lighting control software. A new fixture library engine with a hybrid of 100 percent dynamic fixture and generic fixture control and inherits almost 2000 fixtures from the Zero 88 library.
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