LONDON – The 30th annual Brit Awards took place recently at Earls Court, hosted by comedian Peter Kay and broadcast live on ITV 1. For the ninth consecutive year, XL Video provided LED screens, projection, PPU, camera system and playback content management.
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On Oct 24, 2009, Las Vegas icon Wayne Newton opened his latest, and possibly last, long term engagement in a Las Vegas showroom – Once Before I Go, staged at the Tropicana Hotel's Tiffany Theater.
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Okay, class – it is pop quiz time! Now, there will be one question, right or wrong, for all of the marbles. Ready? Okay, here it is: When does a person stop learning? I know that this sounds like a rhetorical question, but before you completely dismiss it, let me explain a little about why I ask.
Read More »Automated lighting consoles are filled with unique features to assist in the programming and organization of a show. Some consoles have exclusive features unavailable in other desks, but all consoles share many of the same principles and features as well. One feature that is commonly found on automated lighting consoles is called "groups."
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"I began wearing hats as a young lawyer because it helped me to establish my professional identity. Before that, whenever I was at a meeting, someone would ask me to get coffee." -Bella Abzug
Yesterday I went to a meeting carrying a Fluke 43B power quality analyzer.
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There's a sign posted on the wall of the shop at Upstaging Lighting that says, "If you arrive right on time for load in, you're late." These words are gospel; I have never been late to a call time in all my years. And I have zero tolerance for anyone who isn't there to meet me on time.
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ATLANTA, GA – Digital Projection Inc. (DPI) named Phil Laney director of simulation and visualization. Laney brings over 13 years of experience selling display products and integrated display solutions and seven years of IT support-related experience.
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POTTSTOWN, PA – Upstage Video has hired Brian Tyson as national sales director. Tyson has 25 years of experience working in lighting and A/V sales and production for the entertainment industry. In this new position, he will be responsible for developing new business and maintaining customer relations across the country.
Read More »NEW YORK – Penton Media reported that its "pre-packaged" plan of reorganization, which was confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on Friday, March 5, has become effective, and the company has officially emerged from Chapter 11.
Read More »March 10-12, 2011 Charlotte, NC www.usitt.org
Read More »UDDEVALLA, Sweden – Wireless Solution Sweden AB named Entertainment Equipment Supplies (EES) as the new W-DMX dealer in Spain. EES has locations in Madrid and San Sebastian and represents several well-known industry brands. EES also conducts training seminars for their product lines.
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