LAS VEGAS — The iSquint.net and Stage Directions Magazine Student Lighting Design Competition (SLDC) is officially underway. SLDC is once again supported by sponsors Nemetschek Vectorworks, City Theatrical and Field Template. Beginning Nov. 21, students can download the student version of Vectorworks 2012 and a demo version of Lightwright in order to compete in the SLDC.
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BEMMEL, Netherlands – Fairlight invests in its customers by opening three new showrooms at its offices to showcase Martin’s line of lighting products. The new facilities include an entertainment-focused showroom, an LED Application Center and a space dedicated to more in-depth product demonstrations. Training and workshops are scheduled as well.
Read More »OREM, UT — Flex Rental Solutions, makers of rental and production management software, is staging an online preview of Flex 4.4. The online event is open to existing customers and potential users. It is set for Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 9 am MST. The company’s Chris Stein and Jeffrey Payne will be demonstrating the product and responding to questions about the changes.
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LED lighting is the going trend for TV studios wanting to cut energy consumption. A year after its release, Robert Juliat’s Aledin LED zoom profile spot fixture is finding a home in television studios worldwide, but especially in Europe and Canada.
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SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento International Airport’s new Terminal B opened with a gala public event Oct. 1 to celebrate the new art-filled terminal. Dion Cook of Sacramento Production Lighting supported the event with LED gear including Blizzard Lighting’s Puck3 flat LED par cans, which lit the main stage and provided truss toning for the event.
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PERTH, Australia – When one gathers together the 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) – including the head figure, Queen Elizabeth II – chances can’t be taken when it comes to saying ‘cheese.’ Lighting conditions for the official photo for the media must be ideal. Clifton Productions supplied 12 Robe ROBIN 600LEDWash fixtures to ensure the situation was picture perfect.
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LONDON – LD Rob Sinclair’s design for Adele’s international tour this year featured a distinctive back wall of 96 cone-shaped lampshades using 60-watt incandescent household bulbs to illuminate them. The rest of the show featured moving lights that didn’t move, and lots of white light, to allow Adele’s voice to be the star. Jands Vista v2 software controlled the show.
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LITTLE ROCK, AR – Little Rock First Baptist Church needed to update its lighting system without alienating its congregation. The 1200-capacity church recently found a way to update its worship events with uplifting color, lighting and control from Martin products.
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