BIRMINGHAM, U.K. – Lighting designer Nathan Wan used Robe moving lights at the core of his rig for the Fifth Gear Live Action Arena at the 2011 Autosport International show. It was the third year that Wan has lit that portion of the show, working with sound and lighting contractors Network Audio.
Read More »
LSC Lighting Systems' Redback Wallmount range, which previewed at trade shows last fall, is now available. Features include optional relay channels, RDM, various output connector configurations, external wallplate control and a slim profile.
Read More »
ARLINGTON, TX – The announcers booth for Super Bowl XLV was lit with Litepanels Sola 6 Fresnel LED lighting fixtures, seen on the Fox Sports Network coverage of the game Feb. 6.
Read More »NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA – Jeff Ravitz of Intensity Advisors lighting design gave an assist to the adaptation of Justin Bieber's tour lighting for the 3D taping of the teen star's first concert movie, Paramount Pictures' Never Say Never. The film's release was set for Feb. 11 and was directed by John Chu, known for his work with Step Up 3D.
Read More »
SUN VALLEY, CA – GLP (German Light Products) Inc. has launched Scenex Lighting, a division focused on LED lighting fixtures that can be used by set designers for their scenic elements. The initial product line includes a new truss toner fixture, LED tape fixtures, decorative wall and counter mount fixtures and 360-degree color mixing globes.
Read More »
LOS ANGELES – Howard Ungerleider's designs for Rush's Time Machine tour called for more special effects than the band's previous Snakes & Arrows tour.
Read More »
Christie's LWU505 (WUXGA 1920 x 1200 native resolution) digital projector targets educational facilities, corporations, government agencies and houses of worship applications requiring a high brightness and cost-effective widescreen LCD projector at 5000 ANSI lumens.
Read More »
FORT LEE, NJ – FOR-A Corporation of America named Pedro Silvestre sales director. Silvestre, who had been FOR-A's regional sales manager, Caribbean and Latin America, for the past four years, will now manage sales for all of the U.S. and Latin America.
Read More »
MIAMI – Koen De Puysseleir of Belgian company Light in Motion is creative director for the international DJ, Tiësto, and for some of the artist's 2011 appearances, Martin EC-20 LED displays provided by Zenith Lighting will serve as a visual focal point. The DJ's tour, which will continue through May, is produced by Insomniac Productions in the U.S.
Read More »
NASHVILLE – The Grand Ole Opry House celebrated its 85th year with something better than just candles. The venerable venue was equipped with 57 brand new Vari*Lite fixtures – 16 VLX Wash fixtures, 17 VL3000 Spots and 22 VL2500 Spot luminaires.
Read More »
HITCHIN, U.K. – Brilliant Stages noted that it had been actively involved in the production of three of the top five tours tallied by Pollstar for 2010: AC/DC (#2), U2 (#3) and Lady Gaga (#4). The company provided a summary of its activities in support of each tour.
Read More »
When Prince comes 2 town, it's always a big production. Lighting designer Demfis Fyssicopulos was tasked with keeping it that way for Prince's current Welcome 2 America tour. The show is presented in the round on a stage in the shape of Prince's unpronounceable symbol – the same shape used for Prince's 2007 Super Bowl halftime show performance. High above the stage is a lighting rig in the shape of a hexagon with six spokes radiating from the center. At the end of each spoke is a pod that is hidden by six large video displays. Four of the six pods also house followspots.
Read More »