CALABASAS, CA – LD Michael Hoffman once again relied on ADJ’s IP65-rated LED wash fixtures to light the 2/3-mile trail through the grounds of the historic King Gillette Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains for Nights of the Jack, a Halloween-themed attraction that got its start in 2018. CBC Technical provided the gear.
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WARNER ROBINS, GA – Michael “Mike” Smith, founder of MDS Lighting, died Oct. 16. He was 64. Mike’s son Martin Smith, who is continuing the family business, noted that his father got started in 1981 with just four Altman Lighting Fresnels. Over the years, the company expanded its inventory with gear from Vari-Lite, JT Engineering, Martin, High End Systems, Avolites, Elation and more.
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November 21, 2021, sees Ayrton celebrate its 20th anniversary and what a journey it has been for the company which has dedicated itself entirely to developing innovative LED lighting products. To mark the 20th anniversary, Ayrton has released a new logo and this video:
LDI has announced this year’s award winners. Here is the list of products and booths that won awards. Excellence in Sustainability – PixMob Lighting –… Read More »LDI2021 Announces Awards
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Stage Directions and PLSN have learned of the death of Joseph N. Tawil on Nov. 17 at age 84. He was an innovator and marketer of theatrical lighting products over his long career. At the time of his retirement, Tawil was the founder and President of Gam Products, Inc., the Los Angeles-based theatrical lighting and special effects company he founded as the Great American Market in 1975. He was a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, a Fellow of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology (USITT), and an associate member of The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).
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LOS ANGELES, CA – There’s nothing like the feeling of being out there – on the road, meeting new people, renewing friendships, talking lighting, demoing products. It’s what we do in our industry. After 14 months of hosting virtual events, the Elation U.S. team was thrilled to be on the road again this past summer on Elation On Tour, connecting with local lighting pros across the country and getting the chance to demo new lighting products. Check out the Elation On Tour recap video:
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New York, NY—The committee for World Stage Design (WSD) has selected New York-based scenic and costume designer Christian Fleming to showcase his work at the WSD 2022 exhibition and conference. The WSD is a global event held every four years. Fleming will be among 150 emerging scenic designers hand-selected from among 14 participating countries.Read More »World Stage Design to Feature Work of Theatrical Designer Christian Fleming
New York, NY—At times, theater has a unique way of firing the imagination by blurring boundaries. Such is the case with Freestyle Love Supreme, the exultant, hip-hop laced, improvisational whirl created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tommy Kail of Hamilton fame, along with Anthony Veneziale, where performers seem to spring to life right before the audience’s very eyes.Read More »Jeff Croiter Creates Connectivity for ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ on Broadway with Chauvet Professional
Festivals, concerts, conferences, graduations, and athletic events all share one common characteristic – they all feature crowds. If your work involves planning to accommodate large groups of people, you must know how to plan to mitigate risks and keep your crowds safe. The Event Safety Alliance (ESA) would like to invite you to their next Crowd Safety Symposium taking place on January 17-18, 2022 in the Los Angeles area.Read More »ESA’s Crowd Safety Symposium Returns to Los Angeles in January 2022
LAS VEGAS – Blue Planet announces the launch of one of the industry’s most comprehensive B2B resale portals. The new Blue Planet B2B Portal is a resale platform designed to provide a company with immediate access to the lowest dealer to dealer pricing available on most AVL brands in the entertainment industry. There are many product lines that are nearly impossible for smaller companies to obtain, and this portal allows those companies to harness the purchasing power of Blue Planet to effectively compete (and profit) on jobs which one otherwise might have to pass on. The Blue Planet B2B Portal offers a solution for all AVL related companies needing resale pricing and support on product lines outside of their existing portfolio.Read More »Blue Planet Launches AVL B2B Reseller Portal
NEW YORK – Production Resource Group, LLC (PRG), a leading provider of production solutions for entertainment and live events, has named Stephan Paridaen as CEO, effective Jan. 3, 2022. Paridaen currently holds the role of president & COO at PRG, leading its operations in EMEA and APAC since 2010. Simultaneously, Jeremiah J. “Jere” Harris will become the company’s executive chairman and chief creative officer.Read More »PRG Names Stephan Paridaen CEO
USA – Starting in December, the ADJ team is preparing to bring entertainment lighting, LED video and pro audio solutions to customers in the Northeast, Midwest and Texas with the second phase of the Reunited Thru Light tour. The road show events will offer attendees the opportunity to meet in person with the ADJ team and other industry professionals and get an exclusive preview of ADJ’s latest product innovations.
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