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HippoSchool in the USA

LOS ANGELES –  Green Hippo’s HippoSchool continues its current series of US training sessions, exclusively run by Hippotizer Product Specialists. Leading the way in the design and manufacture of products for real-time video playback and 3D Mapping, the tailor-made HippoSchool training programs enable users to get the most from their Hippotizer Media Server.

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2017 Porin Music Awards

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CROATIA – The Spaladium Arena in the stunning Croatian coastal town of Split was the venue for the 2017 Porin Music Awards (AKA ‘the Porins’), a glamourous, high profile evening which honors the achievements and talent of Croatian artists across a diverse mix of genres and 30 categories and is broadcast live on the national HRT network. Lighting designer for this year was HRT’s Marko Foretić who chose to work with a moving light rig of over 160 Robe fixtures, supplied by one of the leading Croatian rental companies, Promologistika. He worked closely with Promologistika’s Miro Hrg who designed the set and video elements.

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Christie Access LCD Panel Series

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Christie’s new Access Series of LCD panels combine UHD resolution and USB playback in a flexible and reliable package. Debuting at InfoComm 2017 in Orlando, FL June 14-16, the Access LCD Panel Series is designed for use within meeting rooms and retail applications. All  four panels in the series feature an OPS slot, and with the optional touch overlay, the Access Series can serve as an interactive solution. The Christie Access Series includes 55 and 65-inch models designed for 16/7 operation. For customers looking for a larger displays, both portrait and landscape mode, and 24/7 run times, Christie Access Series offers 75 and 86-inch models, which are designed for high-use settings like hotel lobbies, airport terminals and mission-critical environments such as control rooms.

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Killthrax Tour Goes Rogue

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NEW YORK -– It was a happy union for metal fans when Killswitch Engage and Anthrax, two of the genre’s most influential bands, announced earlier this year that they would be joining forces on the Killthrax Tour. The 34-city tour, which concluded in May, more than lived up to its advance billing, serving up heaping helpings of KSE’s signature metalcore sound with its heavy guitar riffs and Anthrax’s compatible, but distinctly different, thrash brand of metal music.

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Martin Garrix New Live Show Launched; Robe Fixtures in the Rig

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SAN FRANCISCO – Three hi-energy sold out shows at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium launched the new Martin Garrix live show which will tour around the world for the rest of the year as the young Dutch superstar DJ and music producer continues to wow crowds with his incredible musical skills and good looks! Equally hot in appearance … is the lighting and visuals show created by production designer Gabe Fraboni which features 138 Robe moving lights – 90 x Spikies, 20 x Pointes and 28 x BMFL Spots.

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Nuri*Lites Fixtures at InfoComm

ORLANDO – At InfoComm 2017 in Orlando, Florida, TMB will feature their new Nuri*Lites LED fixture range, now in stock and ready to ship. Debuting at last year’s LDI show, the Nuri*Lites range includes a selection of reliable LED fixtures that won’t break the bank.  

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ADJ To Debut 11 New Products at InfoComm 2017

ADJ To Debut 11 New Products at InfoComm 2017

ORLANDO, FL – ADJ will showcase 11 new products at this year’s InfoComm trade show in Orlando, FL at booth #7251, including a new IP-rated video panel, a new IP-rated UV Par, a new series of battery-powered up-lighters, two classic par cans powered by LED, and a new collection of professional effects generators.

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Video and lighting worked together for a dramatic, immersive effect for the church's three-day Warrior conference.

Granite United Church Turns to Events United, Chauvet Professional for Three-Day Conference

WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH – For Granite United Church’s annual Warrior Conference, a three-day men’s retreat at the Waterville Valley ski resort June 1-3, Events United provided lighting and video gear from Chauvet Professional. The 2017 event used 20 Rogue R1 Wash fixtures, 10 Strike 4 fixtures, six Maverick MK1 Hybrids, four Maverick MK2 Spots, 12 Maverick MK2 Washes and four COLORado 2 Solo washes for lighting plus 85 PVP X6IP 6.9mm panels for video support.

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Screenshot for Christie Pandoras Box

Christie Reveals Plans for InfoComm 2017

ORLANDO – Christie has announced plans for InfoComm 2017, set to take place June 14-16 in Orlando. The Christie Center will showcase technologies including Christie Boxer and Pandoras Box Quad Server (screenshot pictured here); warped and blended visuals; 3D mapping using Christie Mystique; plus numerous LED walls and large-format LCD panels

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