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A Quantum Leap for Softlights

A Quantum Leap for Softlights

LiteGear, which introduced its LiteTile softlights in 2016, followed up with a larger version, LiteTile XL. The company now offers something even bigger: its Auroris X softlight, which is able to cover a 100-square-foot area with just one fixture. Measuring 10’ x 10’, Auroris X is also scalable, and users can simply deploy 10 Auroris X units to cover 1,000 square feet. Other overhead products might require 40 separate products to provide the same level of softlight coverage. The Auroris X can also be quickly uncoupled from your rig, folded, and stored in minutes.

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PRG Supports the Lighting for the Latin American Music Awards

The seventh-annual Latin American Music Awards, which were held on April 21 at the Michelob Ultra Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Las Vegas, NV offered up a sizzling celebration of Latin music alongside an inspiring message of global unity. The Latin AMAs were televised live on Telemundo as well as streamed live on Peacock and broadcast simultaneously on Spanish entertainment cable network Universo, and throughout the Americas on Telemundo Internacional.Read More »PRG Supports the Lighting for the Latin American Music Awards

#Rigsafe Day 2022: Are You Rigging Safely?

Today April 29th is Arbor Day in the technical theater industry. It’s also known as #Rigsafe day! While normal Arbor Day is typically a holiday focused on planting trees to celebrate their importance, an “arbor” in the technical theater world is a rack that contains weights used to balance a load in a counterweight rigging system. USITT recognizes Arbor Day as a day to celebrate rigging safety and training for everyone in our industry. Use Arbor Day to thank a rigger, celebrate safe practices, or to promote a renewed commitment to safety. Here’s a sneak peek at one of the many rigging safety videos USITT will be posting today:

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ROE Visual Launches Graphite LED Panel

ROE Visual is delighted to announce the release of Graphite, the new indoor LED panel targeting the indoor event market. The launch offers a durable yet lightweight LED solution that provides quick installation through its intuitive smart-lock system. Graphite is ideal for building large LED walls and ceilings fast and efficiently for any indoor event space.Read More »ROE Visual Launches Graphite LED Panel

In Memoriam: Martee Nuruddin, 68

PLSN learned of the passing of Martin “Martee” Nuruddin, Vice President of PRG Orlando on April 14th. Nuruddin, born on February 15, 1954, was 68. He was a 44-year member of IATSE Local One, having been initiated on February 2, 1978. He worked throughout the Broadway jurisdiction and started his career as an apprentice at Vanco in New York. He would move to Florida to open Vanco Orlando.Read More »In Memoriam: Martee Nuruddin, 68

At Vienna’s Theater im Park, Elation Proteus Lucius Fixtures Play Multiple Roles

Vienna’s Theater im Park, a new open-air stage nestled in the gardens of the Palais Schwarzenberg in the heart of the city, is a wonderfully idyllic setting to take in a summer show. The new stage, which debuted in 2020, has been outfitted with Elation Professional Proteus Lucius™ IP65-rated LED moving heads specified and installed by event services company six by nine GmbH of Linz.Read More »At Vienna’s Theater im Park, Elation Proteus Lucius Fixtures Play Multiple Roles

Epson Now Shipping High Lumen Projectors for Live Events

Epson announces it is now shipping the new EB-PU 2100 and 2200 Pro Series interchangeable lens projectors for live event and large venue installations. Offering 13,000, 16,000, and 20,000 lumen options, the new lineup includes the world’s smallest and lightest 20,000 lumen projectors – EB-PU2220B and EB-PU2120W – which are 60% smaller and 50% lighter than their predecessors. Representing a new era in large venue and live event projection, the new compact, ultra-lightweight, 3LCD projectors join Epson’s existing Pro Series interchangeable lens line-up offering high-powered projection ranging from 6,000 to 30,000 lumens of equal color and white brightness.Read More »Epson Now Shipping High Lumen Projectors for Live Events