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wysiwyg R33 from CAST Software

wysiwyg R33 from CAST Software

wysiwyg R33 from CAST Software

CAST Software announced the release of its wysiwyg version R33 recently. The new version promises more than 10 new features addressing the needs of lighting designers, multimedia and production professionals while promising a new level of added realism, maximum creativity and return on investment.

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Madison Square Garden Rig for Billy Joel Includes GLP Impression X4 Fixtures

LD Steve Cohen’s Rig for Billy Joel Shows at MSG Include GLP Impression X4s

NEW YORK — Billy Joel’s 2014 performance schedule includes an open-ended monthly residency at Madison Square Garden here. The artist’s longtime LD, Steve Cohen, is using GLP Impression X4 LED fixtures supplied by Atomic Lighting. Along with Cohen, who has supported Joel’s shows for 40 years, the tour and residency are supported by lighting programmer Mark Foffano who has worked with the artist since the 1990s.

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d3 4x4pro

d3 Technologies Pro Range Now Shipping

d3 Technologies announced that its pro range, including two new media servers, the d3 4x4pro (pictured here) and the d3 4x2pro (pictured below), is now shipping. The company says its new pro range is fully compatible with existing d3 products that have been upgraded to r11.2, the company’s latest software release.

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Jay Shinn Promoted to VP of FOR-A America

Jay Shinn Promoted to VP of FOR-A America

CYPRESS, CA — FOR-A America promoted its northeast sales manager, Jay Shinn. He has been named vice president of the company. Shinn first joined FOR-A in August 2012 to head FOR-A’s sales activity in the Northeastern U.S., including states from Maine to Virginia. An industry veteran with extensive experience in the broadcast technology industry, Shinn begins taking on responsibilities in his new role immediately.

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Clearwing Productions Expands Milwaukee Office

Clearwing Productions Expands Milwaukee Office

MILWAUKEE, WI — Clearwing Productions recently completed an expansion of their Milwaukee retail space and warehouse here.  The additional space brings the total size of their Milwaukee headquarters to 43,120 square feet and includes a remodel of their retail and service shops. The expanded warehouse now has additional dock spaces (including an indoor dock), additional show prep space, upgraded shipping/receiving areas and a new service department.

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From left, AC-ET's UK Sales Director, Jonathan Walters and Amanda Thompson, Managing Director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach and President of Stageworks Worldwide Productions.

Hot Ice Show Producers Upgrade with Jands Vista L5

BLACKPOOL, U.K. — Amanda Thompson, managing director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach and president of Stageworks Worldwide Productions, noted that Stageworks, which had acquired a Jands Vista T2 desk to support its Hot Ice Show production in 2011, recently upgraded to a Jands Vista L5 to support the increasing complexity of its ice skating spectacular. Thompson (right) is pictured here with with AC-ET’s Jonathan Walters (left). The latest incarnation of the Hot Ice Show opens July 3.

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Bandit Lites Adds Nexus Aw 7x7 to Rental Inventory

Bandit Lites Adds Nexus Aw 7×7 to Rental Inventory

SUNRISE, FL — Chauvet Professional, based here, noted that Bandit Lites has acquired a number of Chauvet Nexus Aw 7×7 fixtures, pictured here. The 2800K matrix-style fixtures, which offer pixel mapping capabilities, sharp beams and the ability to be configured in large arrays, will not be lingering in the warehouse, however — they’ve already been specified by LD Chris Lisle in his Bandit-supplied design for Miranda Lambert’s 2014 Platinum Across America tour.

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