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[caption id="attachment_280937" align="alignnone" width="800"]The view of 315 lasers[/caption]

LAS VEGAS – ER Productions has achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Largest Laser Show with a spectacular display at Live Design International (LDI) in Las Vegas. In celebration of its tenth anniversary, laser specialist ER Productions held the 30-minute laser showcase on 18th November that culminated in a seven-minute recording-breaking finale that incorporated 314 individual laser fixtures. An adjudicator from GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS was present to confirm the world record-breaking achievement.

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[caption id="attachment_280934" align="alignnone" width="800"]The Robe booth at LDI[/caption]

LAS VEGAS – The 2017 LDI Show started on a high note for Robe Lighting, with the company’s new MegaPointe moving light awarded a 2017 PLSN Gold Star Product Award for “Best New Hybrid Light” – an auspicious start for what Robe North America CEO Bob Schacherl described as “our busiest and most energized LDI to date. The turnout of clients was amazing and validates our sales and marketing approach for the North American market.”

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LAS VEGAS – ACT Lighting, Inc., a leading importer and distributor of technology to the entertainment industry, has completed the acquisition of RHC Holdings Corp. (“RapcoHorizon”).  This move follows ACT Lighting’s recent acquisition of AC Power Distribution, a manufacturer of UL-listed portable power distribution for film, video, touring and exterior event venues.  The RapcoHorizon acquisition further solidifies ACT Lighting’s position as the market-leading value-added distributor of premier entertainment technology products.

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LAS VEGAS – A.C. Lighting Inc., distributor of leading lighting, rigging and video technologies, announced its new partnership with Italian manufacturer ProLights. A.C. Lighting made the announcement during the LDI show, which ran from Nov. 17-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Italy-based ProLights has become well-established and built up an impressive reputation across Europe. The company is now looking to make major inroads into the North American market. It focuses on the design and manufacture of lighting technologies and professional video products for events, TV and architectural applications.

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LAS VEGAS – disguise, formerly known as d3 Technologies, made their mark at this year’s LDI show. The company, which just announced their new name, demoed their new projection technologies and showcased the new gx range of media servers. The gx range, awarded with a PLSN Gold Star for Best New Media Server at the show, powered the content for the company’s booth, themed “The Future of Projection.” The new range of media servers, launched by disguise earlier this year, is helping creatives and technologists push the boundaries of live show design.

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[caption id="attachment_280885" align="alignnone" width="800"]Louis The Child[/caption]

AUSTIN, TX – Success has not spoiled Louis The Child, nor has it made this pair of Chicago-bred DJs any less daring when it comes to reshaping their distinctive brand of EDM music. Since bursting on the scene two years ago with the highly original and spacey tune “It’s Strange,” the duo has continued to jump head first into the creative cauldron. Rather than resting on their laurels, they show a fearless willingness to experiment with novel eclectic synths, push percussion assemblages to the limit, and in general do whatever it takes to reach new musical heights.

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LAS VEGAS – BroadWeigh is set to meet with several of its Product Partners and end users at LDI in Las Vegas to introduce them to the latest updates and additions to its product range. Jonathan Purdue, BroadWeigh’s business development manager commented: “LDI is a fantastic place to meet with new and existing customers on a truly international stage. BroadWeigh has been working hard on its product developments this year and I’m looking forward to showing our customers just what we’ve been up to.”

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LAS VEGAS – Making its first appearance at LDI will be the JDC1 hybrid strobe. The JDC1 has a traditional LED strobe tube with two… Read More »GLP and LDI are Here!

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ANAHEIM, CA – A complete suite of professional development opportunities await event technology professionals at The 2018 NAMM Show, January 25-28 in Anaheim, California. Released today, the schedule, as curated by ESTA (Entertainment Services Technology Association), The Pro Production Sessions presented by Front of House and Projection, Lights & Staging News magazines, will give emerging and established professionals the opportunity to learn from industry luminaries in a series of sessions and tracks.

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[caption id="attachment_280873" align="alignnone" width="750"]Jack & Jack get a hand from Bandit[/caption]

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE –  Bandit Lites is out with viral pop stars Jack & Jack for their Fall 2017 Tour promoting their latest EP Gone. Comprised of Jack Gilinsky and Jack Johnson, the duo has amassed a following online of millions with their music, witty antics and relatability. The tour kicked off in October and concludes this December.

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FAIRFAX, VA – AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, recently announced election results for the 2018 AVIXA Board of Directors and Leadership Search Committee (LSC).

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[caption id="attachment_280863" align="alignnone" width="800"]The world’s first quad link 12G-SDI capture and playback card designed for high resolution,
deep color high dynamic range 8K workflows[/caption]

Blackmagic Design’s today announced DeckLink 8K Pro, a new high performance capture and playback card featuring quad link 12G‑SDI to allow real time high resolution 8K workflows. This new DeckLink 8K Pro breaks new ground in high quality as it supports all film and video formats from SD all the way up to 8K DCI, 12‑bit RGB 4:4:4, plus it also handles advanced color spaces such as Rec. 2020 for deeper color and higher dynamic range. DeckLink 8K also handles a massive 64 channels of audio, stereoscopic 3D, high frame rates and more.

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