Lightwave International’s Phenom, introduced at LDI 2014, combines moving light fixture features with the crisp effects and vivid colors of a laser beam. The Phenom also promises intrinsic audience-scanning safety (at distances of more than 30 feet), DMX control, an integrated media server, full-color laser output and a speedy moving head.
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LONDON — Staging and Event Management, a new InfoComm accredited training course, will be held at the Royal College of Surgeons, Westminster, London Jan. 7-9 2015. Led by InfoComm Live Events, Rental and Staging instructor Andre LeJeune, CTS (pictured here), the course will focus on empowering U.K.-based entertainment and event professionals with formal project qualifications recognized around the world.
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GALVESTON, TX – D3D Cinema and Moody Gardens announced that the MG 3D Laser Theater at Moody Gardens is the first institution in the world to feature a giant screen 6-Primary (6P) laser projection system. The setup includes Christie’s 6P laser-illuminated 4K-resolution 3D dual projector system, used to light up the venue’s 60 by 80-foot projection screen with imagery that’s nearly 3.5 times brighter than the current industry standard. The system also includes new 3D glasses technology using 6P eyewear designed and manufactured by Infitec GmbH. The 1.4 gain premium white screen was provided by MDI.
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LONDON, UK – Lighting designer James O’Neill enjoyed working with rental company Entec so much when they supplied an Imelda May one off St Patrick’s Day gig for him at London’s Roundhouse earlier in the year … that they were his company of choice to supply a dynamic floor lighting / specials package for the latest tour which has been out for six weeks around Europe and the UK.
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FORT WAYNE, IN – Apollo Design Technology named Jeff Salisbury, pictured here, laser/gobo technician. The company also announced that Dan Boldt has joined the CNC team as a machinist, and Jeanine Usher has been named QC Technician.
Read More »LOS ANGELES – A.C.T Lighting, Inc. noted record results in 2014. Along with A.C.T Lighting founder Bob Gordon, the leadership team includes Ben Saltzman, who was named CEO in July; Brian Dowd in marketing and sales, Mario Collazo in technical service, Rick Dobbie in operations and Aileen Gilsen in finance. All are now responsible for their respective areas across all of the company’s operations and geographic locations.
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Nearly 300 friends and members of the live event industry gathered at PRG’s facility in San Fernando, CA on Dec. 7 to send off one our own, Patrick Stansfield. Stansfield was a tour manager who worked with such acts as Santana, the Rolling Stones, and most notably, Neil Diamond for 25 years (Diamond and many from his organization attended the event).
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