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Vectorworks 2023 to Provide Time-Saving Benefits to Designers

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. will soon launch the 2023 version of its product line, focused on providing time-saving tools that automate tedious processes and let designers focus on high-quality design. The upcoming release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, and Fundamentals, along with 2023 versions of ConnectCAD, Braceworks, and Vision.Read More »Vectorworks 2023 to Provide Time-Saving Benefits to Designers

Scorpions World Tour Relies on ATEM Constellation 8K Live Production Workflow

The Scorpions’ Rock Believer World Tour is using a multicamera production workflow featuring Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 cameras and ATEM Constellation 8K live production switcher from Blackmagic Design. The Rock Believer World Tour follows the band’s Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theater, with Manfred Nikitser developing the creative concept, including video design and lighting.Read More »Scorpions World Tour Relies on ATEM Constellation 8K Live Production Workflow

Verge Aero Partners with T-Mobile and Google Pixel for Sky High Lollapalooza Drone Dance

Verge Aero launched the drone show using the T-Mobile 5G network, using a Google Pixel phone loaded with the Verge Aero-created app. © Verge Aero

Verge Aero took Chicago’s famous Lollapalooza festival to new highs in July as 300 of the company’s custom-built drones danced high above the site to elevate the experience.Read More »Verge Aero Partners with T-Mobile and Google Pixel for Sky High Lollapalooza Drone Dance

SES Invests in Ayrton Domino LT for Busy Summer and Fall in the US

Headquartered in Mocksville, NC, Special Event Services (SES) offers audio, lighting, design, video, staging and live event production to a wide array of clients. The company recently invested in Ayrton Domino LT fixtures expanding its inventory of Ayrton luminaires and putting the fixtures to work on a variety of projects across the country. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.Read More »SES Invests in Ayrton Domino LT for Busy Summer and Fall in the US

Robe Celebrates Liberty at Colours of Ostrava 2022 Festival

The Colours of Ostrava music festival returned to the former Vítkovice steelworks in Ostrava, Czech Republic over four days in mid-July. Prague-based SMART Production oversaw staging, rigging, lighting, video and audio for most of the stages, with the Liberty Stage getting extra visual impact with a Robe-centered rig provided by rental specialist AV Media Events.

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Bandit Lights Up Rockzilla Tour

The Rockzilla Summer Tour featuring Papa Roach, Falling In Reverse, Hollywood Undead and Bad Wolves has been crisscrossing the country with a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites. LD Mathias Kuhn worked to achieve distinct looks for each of the co-headlining bands all while using the same floor set by using lighting fixtures mounted on and in Tyler truss.

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280 Proteus for Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert at Schönbrunn Castle

LD Jerry Appelt turns to power of Excalibur and Maximus on one of his favorite shows of the year

The annual Summer Night Concert (Das Sommernachtskonzert) by the Vienna Philharmonic at the illustrious Schönbrunn Palace is the second biggest show every year in Austria, only outdone by the world-class orchestra’s renowned New Year’s Concert. This year, lighting designer and director of photography Jerry Appelt used 280 Elation Proteus series luminaires to light the summer show for 80,000 spectators in the Palace Park plus a worldwide television audience of millions.Read More »280 Proteus for Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert at Schönbrunn Castle

Main Light Increases Inventory with Addition of Martin MAC Aura PXL Wash Luminaires

Leading dry hire rental partner, Main Light, LLC, has continued to expand it rental inventory with the addition of Martin MAC Aura PXL wash luminaires. These new lights are now available to rent from any of the Main Light locations. Main Light created a video demonstration of the Martin MAC Aura PXL luminaires:

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LD Ryan Lombard Lights New Set for Music-Based Game Show in South Africa with Robe

Noot vir Noot (Note for Note), a long-running popular and successful Afrikaans language TV music-based game show produced by Stemmburg TV and broadcast on SABC 2 has returned to screens after a two-year break due to Covid, with edition 40 featuring a slightly reimagined version of the slick brand-new set designed by Michael Gill and built by SDS for the fully visually revamped season.Read More »LD Ryan Lombard Lights New Set for Music-Based Game Show in South Africa with Robe