NASHVILLE – Country artist Chris Young’s “I’m Comin’ Over” tour, which started in 2016 and is continuing into 2017, features a lighting packaged provided by Bandit Lites. Video plays a big role, with a scalable lighting design from Chris Lisle that unleashes additional visual punch.
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TORONTO – Cinematographer Christopher Lew recently shot a spec ad for Mini Cooper. The ad called for an overnight, all exterior location shoot of different colored Mini Coopers driving through the Toronto city streets. Because it was shot at night and the Mini Cooper is an ultra-compact car – Chris needed an ultra-compact lighting kit. The RoscoLED Tape Pro Gaffer Kit was his solution. Below, Chris explains how he put the kit to work in the ad.
NORTH CREEK, NY – Creative Stage Lighting has announced it now has inventory of James Thomas Engineering truss. James Thomas Engineering, part of the Milos Group, is one of the leading manufacturers of aluminum trussing, rigging and ground support to North American and international clients since 1977. Its General Purpose, Supertruss and HD truss systems are known throughout the industry as benchmarks for professional outdoor concert, theatre and corporate venue productions.
LONDON– d3 Technologies is proud to announce the introduction of its newest media server, the 2x4pro. The new server, like the flagship 4x4pro, supports d3’s popular interchangeable VFC (Video Format Conversion) cards, enabling users to drive up to 8 outputs as DVI, 3G-SDI or two DP1.2 from a single d3 2x4pro, which future proof the system as the industry continues to rapidly evolve.
WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – In Papiamentu, the words “Su Legria” loosely translate as “his or her happiness.” In that case, the one of the largest dance festivals on the Caribbean island of Curaçao is very aptly named. Held the first Friday every January, Su Legria brings locals and visitors together to free themselves from day-to-day concerns and enjoy electronic house music performed with a distinctive island flair by world class DJs.
NEW ORLEANS – RZI Lighting has taken delivery of 24 double-reeved, half-ton Chain Master motor hoists with 60-foot chains. RZI Lighting is a leading stage lighting equipment supplier in the region providing sales, rentals and labor to the market. Chain Master hoists have become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of lifting equipment in the entertainment industry. The extensive product line ranges from installation to complex scene changes and complete automation systems.
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MANHATTAN, KS – University Christian Church in Manhattan, Kansas, also home to Kansas State University, is a fast growing church with a large college attendance population. The ministry outgrew its existing multipurpose venue and brought in Elation dealer House Right of Lexington, Kentucky, to oversee a new theatrical and house lighting design for a new 1,000-seat space on their existing campus.
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Atlona is launching Velocity, its new AV system control platform for Atlona and third-party products in commercial AV environments, at ISE 2017 (Feb. 7-10, Amsterdam RAI, Stand 5-S92). The Velocity Control System promises very fast, agile AV system configuration and deployment, plus centralized management for multiple clients and site installations.
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Philips Lighting says its new Vari-Lite VL6000 Beam fixture, reminiscent of the Vari-Lite VL5, offers output that exceeds 55,000 lumens along with a wide range of effects. Along with 7 gobos selected from well-known Vari-Lite images, including a break-up effect from the VL4000 series and tri-cone from the original 500 series, users can adjust the sharpness of the beam edge and image appearance.
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NASHVILLE — The annual CMA Touring Awards (formerly known as the SRO Awards) were bestowed at the Marathon Music Works in Nashville on Jan. 23 and included the inaugural CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to Randy “Baja” Fletcher by Brooks & Dunn (pictured here). Ed Wannebo (Kenny Chesney) and Tom Addison (Dierks Bentley) took home top CMA Touring honors, respectively, for Production Manager and Tour Manager of the Year.
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ESP-KNX is offering a new line of low cost, low profile, high performance beam clamps specifically engineered as permanent lift points for a variety of performance venues. 1T thru 5T capacities are available over a wide range of beams. Installing in seconds, they provide absolute security for overhead loads. By close coupling loads into the shear web of the beam, they protect beam flanges from overload; unlike toe-clamp designs which carry all the loads thru the clamp bolts in tension (RISKY). Pin termination allows a multitude of rigging options. Powder coat finishes and 17-4PH Stainless Steel for ultimate strength and corrosion resistance are available.
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DENVER — With little experience in the rigging and installation world, Todd Henderson joined Westview Productions as a technician and dedicated himself to his career. After years of working on theatres, museums, and a diverse range of projects nationwide, he refined his skills and focused on rigging as a trade specialty. Now a four-year team member at Westview Productions, Henderson is a project Site Foreman, and most recently passed the ETCP certification in Theatre Rigging.
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