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Scott Chmielewski Design for Mat Franco Vegas Show Features Elation DARTZ

Scott Chmielewski of DMDS7UDIOS is employing a large rig of DARTZ 360 narrow-beam luminaires from Elation to support the mesmerizing performances of renowned magician Mat Franco at The LINQ Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Chmielewski addressed an initial refresh of the show in 2021 before undertaking a complete redesign of the entire show, stage and theatre in early 2023, collaborating with Director Brian Burke, Art Director Joe Oneill and Mat Franco himself. 

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Robe Helps Perpetuum Celebrate 40 at Ljubljana’s Cankarjev Dom

Popular Slovenian vocal group, Perpetuum Jazzile, celebrated their 40th anniversary with a series of high-profile shows at Ljubljana’s Cankarjev Dom, the country’s biggest theater venue, asking Crt Birsa from design studio Blackout to create lighting suitable for the occasion. With typical enthusiasm and imaginative zeal – plus the assistance of substantial quantities of Robe moving lights – Crt created an impressive visual showcase, working closely with Mark Pirc, brought in as video content creator and co-show director with Aljaz Bastic for these special performances. 

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Education Fund Created to Honor James L. Moody

Jim Moody

Family and friends gathered to remember James L. Moody (1942-2023) on Saturday, March 2 at Kinetic Lighting in Los Angeles. At the Celebration of Moody’s amazing and productive life, his former business and writing partner, and friend of many decades, Jeff Ravitz, announced a fund in Moody’s honor at LA City College, where Moody taught and was head of the tech theatre program.Read More »Education Fund Created to Honor James L. Moody

ESTA’s Technical Standard Program Seeking Public Reviews

ESTA’s Technical Standard Program announces three newly-published standard reaffirmations, and seven documents now in public review: Three of ESTA’s existing standards were approved for reaffirmation recently, and have been published, now available for free. Seven documents – one reaffirmation, two new draft standards, and four revised draft standards – are now in public review until 08 April 2024.

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Christopher Bauder Favors MDG for his Autobiographical Installation VEKTOR

German light artist, Christopher Bauder, has chosen MDG ATMe haze generators and Me2 fog machines as the foundation of his latest installation, VEKTOR, a personal piece loosely based on his life experiences. VEKTOR, Memories in Light & Sound, is Bauder’s third installation at Berlin’s Kraftwerk, an old power plant-turned-art gallery in Berlin that Bauder refers to as an ‘industrial cathedral’.

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Myles Mangino Sets Stage for Runway 7 During New York Fashion Week with CHAUVET Professional

New York Fashion Week at Runway 7, one of the renowned event’s premier attractions. Held at the iconic Sony Hall, Runway 7 was organized around a “Made In” theme that featured designs endemic to different regions of the world.  The work of a record 117 designers from 10 different nations were highlighted during the event’s four-day run. From Anjali Phougat’s blend of Indian and western styles, to Microteje’s Chilean streetwear, Runway 7 showcased a global array of inspiring stylings. Accenting the artistry of these creations was a Myles Mangino lighting design that featured 20 Ovation E-260WW warm white ellipsoidals.

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Empowered Collaborates with Harlequin Floors to Illuminate the Importance of Performance Flooring Across the Arts

Empowered, the enlightening educational program hosted by acclaimed actress Meg Ryan is proud to announce a dynamic collaboration with Harlequin Floors to produce a captivating new episode focused on the necessity for performance flooring across various artistic disciplines. Set to film in the upcoming year, this episode aims to educate consumers on the critical role that performance flooring plays in supporting the needs of professionals in dance, theater production, live events staging, film, and video, among other creative fields.Read More »Empowered Collaborates with Harlequin Floors to Illuminate the Importance of Performance Flooring Across the Arts

Robe FORTES in Heaven

Lighting Designer Mikael Kratt was super happy to be among the first visiting creatives to use the Royal Danish Opera’s new Robe FORTE moving lights in a recent production at the Copenhagen Opera House. This was for Som I Himlen (As It Is in Heaven) a lively and heartwarming musical adaptation directed by Edward af Sillén of a 2004 Swedish movie telling the story of a famous conductor who returns to his small Swedish hometown in the North of the country to retire… and is asked to help with mentoring the school choir.Read More »Robe FORTES in Heaven

Ofir Ben-Haim Lights HASC 37 Performance with CHAUVET Professional

It is always a time for music, but this is never truer than it is during periods of turmoil that weigh on the heart and soul.  That’s why this year’s Time For Music concert supporting the 37th annual Camp HASC for Jewish youth was especially meaningful. Held at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the concert uplifted spirts with its stirring performances. Supporting the artists on stage and engaging the audience was a deeply evocative lighting design by Ofir Ben-Haim that featured 34 CHAUVET Professional COLORado PXL Curve 12 motorized battens supplied by Dynamic Vision.Read More »Ofir Ben-Haim Lights HASC 37 Performance with CHAUVET Professional

Soundwise of Denmark Embraces Elation in a Traditional Market

For production and rental company Soundwise of Denmark, choosing to carry Elation lighting products in a market with more traditional preferences is a strategic move aimed at providing unique offerings. “Denmark has traditionally been quite conservative when it comes to entertainment lighting equipment,” shares Lars Thorsager, founder and sales director at Soundwise. He says however that the trend is beginning to turn, albeit slowly. “As the market here begins to realize that there are other innovative products out there that can set them apart, it’s getting a bit easier to specify other gear.”Read More »Soundwise of Denmark Embraces Elation in a Traditional Market

J.T. Rooney Takes Virtual Productions to the Next Level With Kino Flo’s MIMIK 120

Kino Flo Lighting Systems shares that its MIMIK 120 full-spectrum, image-based video lighting tile has been chosen by creative producer and virtual production specialist J.T. Rooney, a well-known pioneer in immersive technology for entertainment. Working in conjunction with wild walls — LED side panels used to create effects such as reflections — Rooney and his creative team utilize multiple MIMIKs to light talent and foreground subjects with full-spectrum color.Read More »J.T. Rooney Takes Virtual Productions to the Next Level With Kino Flo’s MIMIK 120