The global launch of GLP’s highly anticipated impression X5 wash light is occupying one of the most unique stages in American TV history this spring, with the launch of the eight-part American Song Contest (ASC), airing on NBC.Read More »GLP impression X5 Makes Global Debut on New American Song Contest
The music of metalcore powerhouse Falling in Reverse can be described as dark, brooding and intense, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t also… Read More »Dan Michie Gets Colorful for Falling in Reverse at Fillmore with Chauvet Professional
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It may never rain in southern California, but it pays to be prepared because when it does, man, it pours. Full Flood Inc. Lighting Designer Noah Mitz and Lighting Director Bryan Klunder opted to use 40 IP65-rated Ayrton Perseo fixtures for Adele’s surprise CBS special, Adele One Night Only, at the landmark Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles last November. The two-hour show no sooner finished than the skies opened up in a dramatic and torrential storm that found crews scrambling to cover non-IP-rated gear.Read More »Ayrton Perseo Fixtures Shine on Adele One Night Only, at LA’s Griffith Observatory
The fifth annual Black Joy Parade drew crowds to a four-block section that was closed to car traffic in downtown Oakland, CA on Feb. 27. The roster of performers included headliner Ashanti. Islay Events provided Elation, ADJ and Global Truss products for the Main Stage and Diaspora Community Stage.
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On March 24th, 2022 Absen held it’s Spring Event 2022, entitled Insights into the Future. Absen’s online spring event, showed the latest innovative LED product, virtual production LED solution, LED home theater solution, and shared the development trends for Pro AV. Here is a video replay of this Absen Spring Event in case you missed it or would like to rewatch it:
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In New Orleans, a city renowned for its iconic neighborhoods and distinctive architecture, The Bollinger Canopy of Peace quickly established itself as a must-see landmark… Read More »Ilumipod LL from Iluminarc Lights the National World War II Museum’s Bollinger Canopy of Peace
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Lighting Designer/Director Brian Jenkins of Flicker Designs, who has worked with Maroon 5 for nine years, specified two of MDG’s award-winning, dual haze and fog… Read More »MDG’s theONE for Maroon 5 on Outdoor Amphitheater Tour
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The American Theater Wing is still accepting applications for the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Training Scholarships. The training opportunities, which are aimed at middle and high school students (grades 6-11) cover a range of behind-the-scenes disciplines including stage management, lighting design, arts administration, and playwrighting to name a few, in addition to actors/performers. The deadline is Thursday, March 31st at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Read More »Applications for The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Due by March 31, 2022
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:
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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