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Chris Werner Creates Color Base For Saks Holiday Display With ILUMINARC

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NEW YORK – Every day between Thanksgiving and Christmas over 500,000 people (more than the entire population of Kansas City) stop at 611 Fifth Avenue to take in the Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Display. Created by American Christmas, the luxury retailer’s  “Land of 1000 Delights” extravaganza dazzles visitors with a magical winter candy land that features 2000 jumbo candy ornaments, plus a Chris Werner-designed lightshow that makes the 10-story department store building glow with holiday cheer.

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The Legacy Leaders of Color Video Project

Theatre Communications Group Launches Legacy Leaders of Color Video Project

NEW YORK, NY – Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, launched the Legacy Leaders of Color Video Project (LLCVP). Working with MOPED, a video production company, and with support from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, TCG filmed a series of interviews chronicling the stories of founding leaders of theatres of color. An introductory Launch video featuring all nine leaders is now available on the TCG website. 

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Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London

Artistic Licence at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre

LONDON – Artistic Licence recently devised a solution for the complex lighting control requirements at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, a conference venue in Westminster, London. The centre was in the final stages of a major refit. Main contractor, Overbury had brought in Delmatic to install a sophisticated house lighting system using DALI fixtures. The difficulty was that, on a regular basis, the DMX512-based production lighting system would need to take control of aspects of the house lighting.

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S+H in use at Strictly Come Dancing

S+H Celebrates 10 Years of Strictly

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LONDON – Drapes, LED, video and special effects specialist S+H Technical celebrated its 10th season supporting the BBC’s  hit series Strictly Come Dancing with drapes, starcloth and a variety of other ‘soft goods’ and effects. S+H was again working with BAFTA Award winning set and scenic designer Patrick Doherty – who is a regular client – helping realize his vision for a spectacular magical environment which he creates for the series. 

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Oops! Robe Spec’d for Martin Garrix tour

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MIAMI – Netherlands based Martin Garrix is among the hottest DJ / musician / music producers of the moment, currently playing events and festivals worldwide, sharing his unique sounds and building a vast international fanbase. He premiered a large part of his debut album this year during an incredible main stage set at ULTRA Miami … which was also the first show to feature a new co-production design by Michael Fullman and Gabe Fraboni.

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COLORdash Par Q12 IP

COLORdash Par Q12 IP from Chauvet Professional

The COLORdash Par Q12 IP from Chauvet Professional is an RGBA LED wash fixture that is IP65 rated for outdoor use. Features include a pressure-equalizing M12 Gore valve), Powerkon IP65 power cord and IP-rated DMX connections. The fixture’s 12 8.4-watt RGBA LEDs have a combined output of 865 lux at five meters and a white color temperature range of 2800 to 10000 K along with advanced optics for effective color mixing.

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The grandMA2-controlled rig includes The lighting lighting system includes Claypaky Alpha Profile 800 STs. Photo courtesy AIDA Cruises

AIDAprima Cruise Ship Sails with Claypaky

HAMBURG, Germany – The AIDAprima, the latest addition to the AIDA Cruises fleet, was christened in Hamburg on May 7, 2016. The ship has many attractions, like the Beach Club with Caribbean feel for 365 days a year, and the Four Elements area with water slides and climbing walls, not to mention first class entertainment. The choice of lights on board the AIDAprima fell on Claypaky and Lightpower, owing to these companies many years of experience and professional expertise.

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Christie Digital provides the landscape

German Attraction Featuring Vintage Toys Updates Visuals with Pandoras Box Technologies

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ANGER, Germany – Hans-Peter Porsche TraumWerk, which is located in the Berchtesgaden countryside, has been welcoming toy fans and model railway enthusiasts with the company’s 5,500 square meter exhibit featuring historical tin toys, steam engines, automotive rarities and a 21st century model railway. This year, the attraction is getting a visual assist with Christie Pandoras Box media servers.

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Change At Atomic as CEO Soren West Departs

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LITITZ, PA – ATOMIC CEO, Soren West, is setting out on his own to pursue his passion of creating innovative live event concepts. Soren’s planned departure from ATOMIC, effective January 1st, comes after twenty-one years with the company. A new CEO will not be named at this time. Daniel McPhillips, President, will continue to oversee the operations of ATOMIC and the company will continue to deliver Production Services, Design, Set Construction and Rental Solutions to clients without interruption.

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