Media Servers: Mac or PC?
Media servers adopting the Mac platform include the Catalyst, developed by Richard Bleasdale, and PRG’s Mbox EXtreme. Media servers that were developed on a PC… Read More »Media Servers: Mac or PC?
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Music to Work to
For the longest time, I have worked with my iTunes music running in the background. Like many people, I had been listening to the same… Read More »Music to Work to
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The Magic Lamp
The Magic Lamp by Global Special Effects is a 11.5-foot-tall “street lamp” that generates “Evaporative Snow.” While giving the appearance of snow, the biodegradable, non-toxic snow-like material never accumulates. It evaporates within 90 seconds and does not leave a residue, according to the company. It’s a non-slip, flame-retardant effect that can be used indoors or out. The aluminum-cast street lamp itself, which comes with three light globes and three Evaporative Snow nozzles on top, can be operated by controls hidden in its base or by remote control.
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High Resolution’s UDC-400 a Winner at VMAs, Primetime Emmys
LARKSTON, MI – High Resolution Systems’ UDC-400 Universal Device Controller took the stage to provide screen control and ArtNet translation at the 28th annual MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) and multiple screen control at the 63rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
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‘Les Miserables’ Lit with MAC III Performance Fixtures
MALMO, Sweden – LD Mikki Kunttu chose Martin Professional’s MAC III Performance luminaires on Malmo Opera’s current production of “Les Miserables.” “It’s perfect for the high contrast looks needed in this production,” he said. The show runs to February 2012.
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VLX Washes on Aussie’s X Factor
MASCOT, Australia -Australia’s second series of the reality competition TV show, X Factor, uses a similar set to the first series, but with the addition of 28 Vari*Lite VLXWash lights. It is the first time LD Ian Anderson has used LED sources as a main workhorse in the rig.
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Eclipse Invests in Martin MAC Aura
DUBAI, UAE – Dubai-based Eclipse Staging Services has made an investment in the new Martin MAC Aura, becoming the first company in the region to add the units to its rental stock.
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High Resolutions’ UDC Plays Part in Munich Video Art Install
CLARKSON, MI – Artist and director Dries Verhoeven devised the idea of a 360-degree projection – an art installation – which would depict the power and powerlessness of the human eye. High Resolution Systems LLC’s Universal Device Controller (UDC) helped by controlling a series of AJA KiPro Mini field recorders in Munich, Germany’s Kammerspiele Theatre.
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Gemini Open House Featured Parasol KLR System
DALLAS – Gemini LSV (Light Sound Video) held an open house Nov. 16-17 to demonstrate the Parasol KLR-10 (Kinetic Light Ring) system. Gemini became the first company to purchase this system, which enables a designer to move the source point of a number of automated lighting fixtures along a pre-defined path. The system setup at LDI 2011 is pictured here, with Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures.
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High End Systems Offering New Wholehog Accessories
AUSTIN, TX – High End Systems offers Wholehog OS users a new Wholehog MIDI/LTC Widget, which adds a level of timecode and additional MIDI functionality. Cosmetic updates have been made to other existing Wholehog accessory products, so while the look is different, the functionality is the same.
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Alcorn McBride Debuts Two New Products at IAAPA
ORLANDO, FL – Alcorn McBride is introducing two new products for the themed entertainment industry at the IAAPA show Nov. 14-18 in Orlando. New items include a single universe lighting controller with Ethernet control, and software that allows simple transcoding of media files. Other products will also be on display at booth 652.
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Martin LED Lures Customers to Popular Sports Store
MILAN, Italy – Hiding in the shadows of Milan’s historic but hot shopping district was a Foot Locker store needing to draw customers. Designers installed Martin’s EC-20 LED panels in the storefront window to grab looks with graphics.
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