The highly sensitive and lyrically complex songs of Laura Marling, performing solo on a plaintive acoustic guitar, brings with it demands for a special kind… Read More »Laura Marling Tells Her Story with GLP X4 Bar 20s
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Chauvet named Antonio Parise EMEA Business Development Manager. Based in Rimini, Italy, Parise will be responsible for Chauvet’s family of Chauvet Professional, Chauvet DJ, and Iluminarc brands. Before joining Chauvet, Parise worked for Music & Lights SRL, D.T.S. Illuminazione SRL, and SGM.
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The Halberg Awards is the most prestigious event in New Zealand that celebrates the country’s sporting excellence. The 2022 extravaganza was staged at the Spark Arena in Auckland, this time with a reduced live audience of 100 seated guests (usually 1,000), a measure applied late-on as the country went to a Covid ‘red alert’ level. It was broadcast live on Sky TV.Read More »Robe ESPRITES Help Create a Big Picture for 2022 Halberg Awards
Ayrton is excited to present the first long throw IP65-rated fixture in its 9 Series, Domino LT, the first all-terrain LED luminaire in Ayrton’s ‘LT’ (Long Throw) range. Designed for intensive outdoor use in long-distance applications that require high precision, Domino LT can cope with the most extreme conditions, and is able to acclimatize to all types of environments and endure rapid climate change. It combines the minimalist design of Domino Profile with the color mixing capabilities of Huracán Profile and the IP65 weatherproofing of Perseo. Here is an introductory video from Ayrton:
ADJ has expanded its portfolio of professional stage lighting fixtures with the addition of the new Encore FR Pro Color Fresnel. Combining motorized focus with a potent LED light engine that offers enhanced color mixing potential and a high CRI, it is a versatile Fresnel fixture designed to illuminate all kinds of stages, including those found in theatres, houses of worship, and concert venues. Here’s an overview video on the features of the Encore FR Color Pro from ADJ:
Riedel Communications announced that Richard Kraemer and Josh Yagjian have joined the company as regional sales representatives for North America. Kraemer, who is based in… Read More »Riedel Adds Richard Kraemer and Josh Yagjian to North American Sales Team
Read More »FirstBank Amphitheater in Thompson’s Station, TN, is unique. Honed from the former Graystone quarry, the 138-acre site is now home to a 7,500-seat amphitheater that sits the base of a 100’ cliff. Along with clearing an incredible amount of rock and debris, this venue required the installation of a state-of-the-art audio, video, and lighting (AVL) system that includes miles of fiber infrastructure. Integration company Integrated Production Solutions (IPS) was responsible for powering, managing, and protecting the amphitheater’s AVL systems.
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Pangolin Laser Systems will be hosting a live webinar with Vectorworks on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT. This webinar will feature Jim Woodward, Vectorworks’ senior entertainment product specialist and Pangolin’s Creative Director Lyra Letourneau. Together, they’ll cover the basics of implementing lasers inside of Vision, Vectorwork’s previz software from Pangolin’s BEYOND previsualization software, in a way that allows beginners or advanced users to easily familiarize themselves with the workflow, to create the most beautiful shows possible.Read More »Pangolin and Vectorworks Live Webinar on Previsualizing Lasers, March 30
USITT President Carolyn Satter has announced that she has accepted the resignation of Executive Director David Grindle, who has led the association since 2010. “I am, of course, personally saddened by this, but also thrilled for David as he begins an exciting new phase in his professional journey,” said Satter.Read More »David Grindle to Leave USITT
The design for MJ: The Musical, which opened on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre on Feb. 3, was brought to life by scenic designer Derek McLane and lighting designer Natasha Katz with projection design by Peter Nigrini. Both Katz and McLane worked with PRG who provided the scenic, lighting, and automation for the highly anticipated production. Here Katz and McLane discuss their design solutions for the musical, which centers around the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
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AOTO Electronics officially launched the ExLF Series, a newly developed LED display series which is specially designed for urban street advertising applications. This Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) solution breaks the traditional concept of outdoor LED display requiring on-site assembly, extending the design idea of the all-in-one machine to the outdoors.Read More »AOTO Launches the All-in-One DOOH LED Display – ExLF Series
Pangolin Laser Systems announced that they have been working together with Vectorworks to integrate lasers into Vision, Vectorwork’s professional previz software.
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