SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Chauvet Professional fixtures were again chosen for the new season of TV’s ‘Idol Puerto Rico.’ LD David Ayala used Chauvet Professional SparkliteLED Drape backdrop drapes for the show’s first season, then added for the current one more than 70 Chauvet Professional fixtures. Musique Xpress supplied the lighting.
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ROSTNOV-NA-DONU, Russia – Russia’s Rostov State Circus is illuminating one of its international programs, Dreams of Egypt, with PR Lighting fixtures. The circus owns all its own equipment, and has been using 12 of the XL 700E and XLED590s on this show.
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BRATISLAVA, Slovak Republic – LD Martin Kubanka used Robe moving lights to illuminate Slovak Republic’s 2012 ‘Face of The Year’ contest and gala evening, which was broadcast live on national channel STV1. His role was to not only light the set but also to make the models competing in the event look their best. He worked closely with set designer Dano Sichma for this show. Slovakian rental company Q-99 supplied the gear.
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SYDNEY – As another season of TV’s The X Factor in Australia draws to a close, LD Ian Anderson has counted on a variety of Vari-Lite and ETC fixtures for his designs, in particular the 48 VL3000 Spots. The rig also contains 30 ETC Source Four Revolutions. Chameleon Touring Systems supplied the lighting.
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MILTON KEYNES, UK – For Swedish House Mafia’s DVD shoot, LD Ian Tomlinson specified Clay Paky Sharpys to add more effects to the show at the National Bowl at Milton Keynes. Tomlinson followed a ‘less is more’ approach, filling the gaps for the camera shots and lighting the stage and audience in a visual onslaught. HSL supplied 60 Clay Paky Sharpys, which were attached to the bottom of the video pods.
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SYDNEY – More than 200 Robe moving lights were used on the 2012 Australian International Motor Show for 10 of the highest profile car stands. Clifton Productions supplied lighting for the event at the Sydney Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour.
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LONDON – Longtime Muse LD Oli Metcalfe is the first LD to use the new High End Systems Hog 4 control system. During a string of shows in the UK and Europe, Metcalfe swapped his Full Boar console for the new Hog 4 desk. The designer says he enjoys the extra real estate afforded by the Hog 4, but appreciates the familiar ergonomics of the Hog family of control systems. While getting up to speed with the Hog 4 was effortless for Oli, this tour is Muse’s most complex production to date, with control and networking perfection being integral to its success.
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