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Eiki Projectors Deliver Clarity at Calvary Aurora Church in Denver Area

Calvary Aurora

Eiki Projectors Deliver Clarity at Calvary Aurora Church in Denver Area

AURORA, CO –Founded in December of 1999 as a small non-denominational church, Calvary Aurora is one of the many affiliates of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, CA, which today is home to some 30,000 believers. Calvary Aurora is home to a wide range of ministries geared towards children, youth, and adults from all walks of life. To further ensure that its message is relevant and engaging, the church recently upgraded its video projection capabilities—drawing from the product catalog of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA-based Eiki International, Inc.

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The 2016 Parnelli Awards will take place Oct. 22 at the Rio in Las Vegas

Parnelli Votes are In, See You At the Show!

LAS VEGAS — The votes are in! No, not for Jill Stein, Gary Johnson and, um… Who were the other two people running for President? No, we’re talking about the Parnelli Awards, of course. Voting wrapped up Sept. 30 as readers of PLSN and FRONT of HOUSE magazines chose the people, companies and products that will share the limelight on Oct. 22 along with Richard Fernandez, Danny O’Bryen and Greg Mackie, this year’s Parnelli Lifetime Achievement, Visionary and Audio Innovator award winners, respectively.

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Chris Wrightsman evoked the double ‘X’ symbol with the truss design.

O.A.R. Tours with Bandit Lites

NASHVILLE – O.A.R. recently wrapped their summer tour with a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites. The tour coincided with the band’s 20th anniversary, complete with a double compilation album entitled XX released August 5. Tour manager and lighting designer Chris Wrightsman evoked the double ‘X’ symbol within the look of the show, creating a truss design of two interlocked X’s.

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Chuavet Ovation E-260WW IP

Chauvet Ovation E-260WW IP

Chauvet Professional notes that, with an output greater than that of a 750-watt HPL ellipsoidal, the company’s new Ovation E-260WW IP, to be featured at LDI booth 1515,  is bright enough to work effectively at outdoor events, theatrical performances and concerts. Chauvet adds that this new LED fixture will also keep working without issue if the weather at those outdoor projects turns bad, because it is IP65 rated.

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Ray Hill (ETC), Ludwig Lepage (Robert Juliat) and Matt Halberstadt (ETC)

Robert Juliat, ETC Work to Optimize Calibration between Dalis Cyclights and Eos Consoles

MIDDLETON, WI – Robert Juliat noted that it is the first manufacturer to collaborate directly with ETC to have its 8-colour Dalis cyclight fully calibrated with the Eos family of lighting desks. The collaboration promises to help operators and lighting designers make better and easier use of both the fixtures and the consoles.  Pictured here, from left, are Ray Hill (ETC), Ludwig Lepage (Robert Juliat) and Matt Halberstadt (ETC).

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Rendering using Capture for Top Rank boxing event

From Stage to Studio, Top LDs Visualize Their Designs with Capture

LOS ANGELES – An increasing number of lighting designers have turned to Capture™ lighting design software to visualize their designs and help sway clients. LD’s use the program to make photo realistic renderings of their designes to show clients what they are envisioning for thei next production. One advocate is LD Jason Robinson, who uses Capture to create virtual designs for WWE professional wrestling and has designed lighting for Top Rank Boxing using Capture software.

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Adlib will offer both audio and lighting gear in its new Scotland facility.

Adlib to Inaugurate New Warehouse in Scotland with Open House Event

GLASGOW – Adlib will inaugurate its new Scottish warehouse in Glasgow with an afternoon / evening event on Thursday Oct. 13. Adlib has invested over £1million in the Scottish operation since its launch at the start of 2015. The new warehouse completes the current phase of development which also includes a substantial amount of new equipment and the set-up of a comprehensive infrastructure. Along with audio gear the facility will provide Martin, Robe, Chauvet and other lighting brands.

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From left, Balder Thorrud (Litecom), Johan Kvartborg (Light Partner) and Rasmus Sorensen (Litecom)

Litecom Invests in Robe’s BMFLs and DL4s

KASTRUP, Denmark – Litecom is a top Danish lighting, video and automation rental and production specialist headquartered just outside of Copenhagen in a modern industrial building that has been designed to both be functional and look cool, providing an invigorating working environment. The company, headed by Rasmus Sorensen, has just invested in Robe BMFL Blades, DL4S Profiles and DL4F Wash luminaires which have joined the 80 Pointes already in their rental inventory, as the general demand for Robe fixtures in Scandinavia is growing.

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In Memoriam: Nicholas 'Space' Luysterborghs, 71

In Memoriam: Nicholas ‘Space’ Luysterborghs, 71

VALLONIA, IN — Nicholas “Space” Luysterborghs, a freelance master carpenter and stage crew supervisor, died July 13, 2016 at his home in Vallonia, IN after a heart attack. A native of New Haven, CT who worked on a freelance basis and spent many years on the road, Luysterborghs took meticulous care of the stages and sets used by top artists including Prince, Madonna, John Mellencamp and Aerosmith, among many others. He was 71.

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