LONDON – The London-based company has just invested in a large number of BlackBox F-2 G4S transceivers for an upcoming tour. For this project, Wireless DMX was critical to get data to audience trusses for an in-the-round stadium tour. At each venue, the power would be sourced local to the trusses, which would require potentially hundreds of meters of extra cable for the sake of two DMX universes on each side of the stadium.
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SINGAPORE – The 2016 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore tennis tournament was staged at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang over a seven day period at the end of October. Over 100 Robe moving lights illuminated the court as part of a lighting scheme designed by Michael Chan and Tom Langridge. While Tom ensured that the court was lit specifically for the TV cameras Michael looked after lighting for the Opening Ceremony and then for general ambience and effects lighting including creating WOW-moments for the player entrances.
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA –Eiki International, Inc. announces the new EK-620U WUXGA (1920×1200) and EK-621W WXGA (1280×800) Laser Projectors. Featuring 6,500 Lumen brightness, 100,000:1 contrast ratio, and superior color performance resulting from the use of blue lasers and phosphor, the EK-620U/621W carries the added benefit of an IP6X Dust Ingress Test rating for long-term reliability.
I hear mixed reviews about the pros and cons of having a degree in our field from both sides of the fence. After some extensive… Read More »Degrees of Production: A Look at the Bell Curve
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SAN FRANCISCO — Less than a week after the son of a Cirque du Soleil founder died from a head injury in a backstage lift accident prior to the Nov. 29 production of Luzia in San Francisco, a cluttered warehouse used for a rave event in Oakland lost power and caught fire on Dec. 2, trapping dozens of revelers, many on an elevated loft platform that lacked a reliable stairwell or exit.
GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA: To support the diversification of productions shot throughout the US, VER has invested in state-of-the-art camera prep facilities and increased services across the country. VER’s signature Cineverse® service remains at the core of each facility, providing expert camera prep staff, lens technicians, camera engineers—and 24/7 technical support. VER headquarters in Glendale, California houses LA’s newest camera prep facility.
Read More »OAKLAND, CA — The death toll continues to climb after a tragic fire broke out late on Dec. 2 at a warehouse used for an all-night rave party in Oakland, CA. The structure was being used as an artists’ studio collective and was not permitted for either events or residential use, although there were numerous reports of the building being used for both.
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ROME – Lighting manufacturer Osram, which celebrates its 110-year brand anniversary this year, is joined by another famous institution: the Westin Excelsior in Rome. To mark the occasion, Claypaky – a company of the Osram group – illuminated the venerable hotel in a particularly spectacular fashion from November 5 to 20. Following the video projection shown at the Patent Office in Berlin during the Festival of Light in October, this was the second lighting installation being presented by Osram for its brand anniversary.
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Aeson LED Display Technologies says its Alchemy 680 HD Controller is a significant upgrade from their current 660 controller. Key features include RJ45 locking Neutrik Ethercon connectors, a more robust locking IEC power connector and a more compact form factor – the cabinet is 1RU (rack unit) as opposed to 1.5RU for the 660. The following are the key features of our new Alchemy 680 HD controller: RJ45 LOCKING Neutrik Ethercon connectors which replace the basic RJ45 connectors; the more robust locking IEC power connector (the power cable will never become dislodged; and the cabinet is 1RU (rack unit) as opposed to 1.5RU for the 660.
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NASHVILLE – Saxophonist Dave Koz has embarked on the Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour – Starring Dave Koz, Valerie Simpson, Jonathan Butler, and Kenny Lattimore. The tour features a lighting package designed by Erik Parker of Chris Lisle Lighting Design and provided by Bandit Lites.
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BOSTON MA – Available Light expanded its Boston studio with the hiring of Po-Yang Sung. Po-Yang is a Taiwanese native fresh from The University of Texas at Austin, where he received his MFA in Lighting Design. In school, he lit a variety of performance styles ranging from drama to dance to musical comedy. Prior to joining Available Light, Po-Yang served as Resident Lighting Designer at Michigan’s Thunder Bay Theatre Company.
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