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LD Jip Nipius Lights Suede with Avolites Tiger Touch II for Control

Suede at London's Roundhouse

LD Jip Nipius Lights Suede with Avolites Tiger Touch II for Control

LONDON – Lighting designer Jip Nipius controlled the lighting for a special ‘cinematic’ two-part show by English rockers Suede at London’s Roundhouse in November using an Avolites Tiger Touch II for the first time. Nipius has been working with Suede since the late 1990s and was asked to create a lighting design to complement the band’s ‘experiential’ new shows, which were performed to launch a brand new concept album and short film.

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Chris Hammond, LD and programmer for Seacret Ignite, a corporate event staged at the Phoenix Convention Center on Sept. 17, worked with gear provided by 4Wall.

Seacret Direct Event in Phoenix Ignited by 4Wall-Supplied Gear

PHOENIX – Chris Hammond, LD and programmer for Seacret Ignite, a corporate event staged at the Phoenix Convention Center on Sept. 17, worked with gear provided by 4Wall. Hammond used Martin MAC Viper DX Wash as the main stage wash fixture along with MAC Auras for back lighting and general color for beams and Viper Performances to texturize the set. To wash the set from ground up he used Chroma Q Color Force LEDs. Clay Paky Sharpys added impact as well.

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USITT Writes Letter of Thanks in Response to NY Times for Listing Full Theatrical Credits

NEW YORK – In recognition of a decision at the The New York Times to restore the production credits it had removed from its theatre reviews – which had followed a loud outcry from playwrights and the theatrical design community – USITT executive director David Grindle penned an open letter expressing gratitude. The letter, prompted in part by Cecilia Friederichs of Local 829, follows.

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ArKaos GrandVJ 2.1

ArKaos GrandVJ 2.1

ArKaos has released the latest version of its video-jockey software, GrandVJ 2.1. The company notes that users will have access to a whole range of new features to make their parties and events easier to run and more creative than ever.

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Rosco Backdrop Rentals now Available on Both Coasts

STAMFORD, CT – Rosco announced the expansion of its North American rental facilities for its award-winning backdrops. Rosco Backdrop rental inventory is now available from its headquarters in Stamford, CT as well as its Sun Valley, CA facility, minimizing the shipping time and cost to customers working in either region. Just like the Sun Valley location, Rosco Backdrops are now available for same-day pick up from Stamford.

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MGG, one of the fastest growing South African technical production and solutions companies, has invested in more Robe equipment with the purchase of 12 BMFL Blades, 12 CycFX 8s and 12 DL4S Profiles. Pictured here, owner Mark Gaylard.

MGG Invests in Robe BMFLs

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – MGG, one of the fastest growing South African technical production and solutions companies, has invested in more Robe equipment with the purchase of 12 BMFL Blades, 12 CycFX 8s and 12 DL4S Profiles. Pictured here with the latest arrival of gear is owner Mark Gaylard.

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