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Strand and Selecon Transform UK News Studio
LONDON, UK – Philips Selecon and Strand Lighting distributor, Architainment have completed an installation project for ITN at the new, remote controlled Channel 5 News Room in London Bridge. Dealing with the issues of low ceilings and an insufficient power supply led to the LED solution including Selecon PL1s, ColorKinetics ColorBlastTRXs and ColorKinetics iW Blast units.
Read More »Pete’s Big TVs on Bruce Springsteen’s World Tour
NEW CASTLE, DE – Pete’s Big TVs is providing video production/projection, equipment and crew for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’s “Wrecking Ball” world tour. Pete’s Big TVs is providing its new DigiLED MC7 high resolution LED panels – with no radio frequency interference – that were built for The Boss.
Read More »Reports Cite “Ambiguity of Authority,” Rigging Flaws in Staging Collapse
INDIANAPOLIS — Reports by Witt Associates (Washington, DC) and Thornton Tomasetti (New York) cited “ambiguity of authority” and inadequate wire and concrete anchor reinforcement as key factors in the Aug. 13, 2011 staging collapse at the Indiana State Fair that killed seven and injured 40. Both reports were released April 12. Also last week, Sugarland band members provided private video depositions from West Virginia that appear to contradict the testimony of the fair’s executive director, Cindy Hoye, according to published reports. The state fair’s chairman, Andre Lacy, saying he would rather put a higher priority on a safer future than on assigning blame for past events, has chosen not to accept Hoye’s repeated offers to resign from her position.
Read More »PLSN at NAB
This week, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has their annual tradeshow here in Las Vegas. PLSN will be on location to bring the latest… Read More »PLSN at NAB
Read More »Light Boxes vs. Video Displays
Last fall, I heard from my friend Missy. She manages the Chicago-based rockers Rise Against. They had been on tour last year and were looking… Read More »Light Boxes vs. Video Displays
Read More »AC-ET Adds Staff, Changes Roles to Meet Growth
HIGH WYCOMBE, UK – A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd. announces new staff and role changes within the company. James Bawn has taken on the joint role of Technical Sales Manager and Chroma-Q Global Brand Manager. Vicky Spurgin joins the company in the new role of Processes & Systems Development Coordinator. Stuart Burdett joins the A.C. Video division as Video Technical Sales Executive, while Nick Bellis joins the A.C. Audio division as Audio Sales Executive.
Read More »High End Systems Celebrates Decade of Digital Lighting
AUSTIN, TX – The digital lighting revolution began for lighting manufacturer High End Systems back in 2002 with a DMX controlled media server and Orbital Mirror Head. A lengthy portfolio of products soon followed. This year HES celebrates a decade of digital lighting products by offering customers special promotions through its dealer network through the end of June.
Read More »Olivier Awards Honor Matilda, Frankenstein for Set, Lighting Design
LONDON — Among the London stage productions recognized with 2012 Olivier Awards were Matilda The Musical, which honored Rob Howell for best set design, and Frankenstein, whose lighting designer, Bruno Poet, took top honors. The event was held April 15 at the Royal Opera House.
Read More »Weekend Update
Another week has past and the weekend is almost over. Did you get everything done that you wanted? Work on an interesting show? Share with us over on ProLightingSpace! Before Sunday is gone, take a moment for yourself and catch up on the biggest news for the past week. Put on another pot of coffee, finish the comics and see what everyone is talking about from the previous week.
Don’t forget, The NAB show is this week in Las Vegas.
Read More »Clearwing Hosts Open House with Elation Gear May 3
PHOENIX – Clearwing Productions is hosting an open house event May 3 with Elation Professional. A wide array of products will be on display including Elation’s Platinum Beam 5R, Platinum Spot LED Pro and Opti Quad and ELAR series fixtures. Also on display will be Elation’s Pro Video (EPV) series panels.
Read More »Swank AV Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Charity Events
ST. LOUIS, MO – To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Swank Audio Visuals is launching a year-long campaign of charitable giving in time, talent and contributions. The largest donation will go to the national charity Basket of Hope. Other events are planned as a way to give back to the community. A video of the company’s historic milestones is also in the works.
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