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Game Shows R Us

Most of today's television game shows utilize a large amount of automated lighting. This trend started many years ago with innovative looks on shows such as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Now it is standard to see lights moving and changing state as contestants play for amazing prizes. Looking at this, I came to the realization that working as an automated lighting programmer is actually a lot like being a contestant on one of these game shows. The tasks required to win big are often very similar to those used daily when programming automated lights for a variety of production types.

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Who Plays in Wake of Japan Quake? Paul Simon’s New Image-ry, A Touring Detour, Quick Cues…

“Are you OK?” This had to be the most posted question of the day on social media sites March 11 when the 9.0 earthquake and tsunami rocked Japan. Everyone checked on everyone who might remotely be in the vicinity of the Disaster Zone. Sandy Espinoza, a member of the PLSN-affiliated social network site, ProAudioSpace.com, made it her mission to track down and post the status of crews touring in or traveling to Japan. The list was shared with ProLightingSpace.com, which relieved those looking out for friends’ safety on the road. The industry is one big family, all looking out for each other…

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A Letter from “Dad”

Let me tell you about my friend Justin Lang. Like a lot of us, I knew Justin’s work before I knew him. A few years ago, he started a blog called iSquint and he gained a huge following by following the live event industry. But he did it surreptitiously without telling anyone who he was. I kid him that he did this on purpose so that his reputation actually would precede him. It’s been said about a lot of people but in Justin’s case, it’s really true.

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Virtual Globetrotting with Colin Quinn: Long Story Short

Imagine being the video and scenic designer for a one-man show – more specifically, a comedian's irreverent take on the history of the world – and that person is Colin Quinn. His director is Jerry Seinfeld, and the show is a special history lesson that lasts only 75 minutes. But you only have a couple of weeks of prep time before getting into a Broadway venue. Sounds a bit challenging, doesn't it?

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It’s Usher!

Creating OMG with Lighting and Video

If you meet and talk to Peter Morse for five minutes, you might never know what a rich history he has in the entertainment industry. He’s very modest and down to earth, and he doesn’t often drop names or bring up his many accomplishments.

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