LAS VEGAS — Thousands of people flocked to the floor of the convention center last week for the LDI Convention. As evidenced by the crowds occupying the Elation booth, many of their new products were a hit with the attendees. Previously shown fixtures such as the Emotion and the Platinum FLX were seen by many for the first time. But garnishing some major attention were the ACL series of fixtures.
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EXETER, U.K. – Bristol, U.K.-based Fineline Lighting is supplying LED screens and supports for the Rugby World Cup fan zone in Northernhay Gardens in Exeter city center.
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LONDON – The roof of London’s O2 became a massive projection-mapped canvas for Projection Artworks’ rose-themed send-off for the England Rugby Team. d3, which had also been involved in last summer’s immense projection on the Hoover Dam, played a key role in the visuals, with roses “blooming” in synch to mezzo soprano Laura Wright’s performance of “Jerusalem” from atop The O2.
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Artel Video Systems’ product line now includes its modular DigiLink media transport platform; Fiberlink solutions for transmitting 3G/HD/SD-SDI/4K, audio, and Ethernet data over fiber (pictured here); and the Scan Do HD, DVI, and RGB computer video-to-3G/HD/SD-SDI scan converter. All will be featured at WFX 2015, Nov. 18-19, in Nashville, TN.
Artistic License notes that its Rail-Switch remote control product has undergone a significant upgrade. Rail-Switch provides 6 DMX/RDM controlled mains voltage relays in DIN rail format, enabling automated switching of a broad range of devices. The product now features prominent LED indicators for data, power, RDM locate and individual relay state, plus three different operational modes.
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LAS VEGAS – At the recent LDI show in late October, ETC presented a check for $27,405.58 to Behind the Scenes, which reflected ongoing proceeds from sales of ETC’s iRFR and aRFR (Radio Focus Remote) application for iOS and Android devices. Pictured here, from left, are Rick Rudolph, Chair of Behind the Scenes, with David Lincecum, VP of marketing for ETC.
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BLACKPOOL, UK – The annual Blackpool Illuminations Lights Festival, an idea that was first launched in 1879, now runs as a 66-day tradition as the autumn winds cool the seaside town. It runs this year from Sept. 4-Nov. 8. It’s also home to a new tradition, the first annually-recurring projection mapped show.
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LAS VEGAS – PRG’s GroundControl Followspot System was recognized with the LDI Best Debuting Product – Staging and Rigging award at this year’s LDI show. PRG Product Manager for Luminaires Chris Conti, who thanked PRG’s Technology Development team, based in Dallas, accepted the award and also credited LD Bob Barnhart and Full Flood for their design inspiration in the development of the product.
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BERGAMO, Italy – The 5th Edition of I Maestri del Paesaggio (the masters of landscape), which ran from Sept. 5-20, 2015, tied into some of the same agricultural, horticultural and earth-friendly themes that prevailed for this year’s Milan Expo. Clay Paky’s Glow Up range provided the scenic lighting for various functions linked to the main event.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark – ETC’s Danish dealer Bico has replaced 40 aging and energy-inefficient halogen fixtures which light the stage tower of the Royal Danish Playhouse with just 17 ETC Selador Desire D60XTI Lustr+ LED fixtures.
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