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A d3 rental partner, VES used d3 media servers to transform the interior of the Warsaw racetrack into an immersive steampunk environment.

Panattoni Europe Event Enhanced with 3D Video Mapping using d3 Media Servers

WARSAW, Poland – Panattoni Europe, a company that develops warehouse space for clients, celebrated the end of its business year with a gala at Warsaw’s Tor Sluzewiec racetrack, which featured 3D video mapping. VES was tasked with turning the historic, 1939-era Tor Sluzewiec interior into a warehouse full of moving, steampunk-style cogwheels.  Invitees were surrounded by projections on the ceiling and every wall of the building; the dynamic visuals were integrated with a surround sound audio track.

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2016 Las Lunas Awards Show photo by Louise Stickland

2016 Las Lunas Awards Show in Mexico City Lit with Robe Fixtures

MEXICO CITY – The 15th edition of the annual Las Lunas Del Auditorio – the Mexican live performance and music industry’s prestigious awards – was staged at the National Auditorium in Mexico City, a star-studded event honoring national and international talent with 23 awards and nine dynamic live artist collaborations. Once again, the lighting was designed by one of Mexico’s best known LD’s Tiffy (German Castellanos), with more than 100 Robe fixtures on the rig, supplied by top rental company LED Project.

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Global Scenic Services Announces Management Restructuring

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Global Scenic Services, Inc. (GSSI), a leading provider of scenery design, automation and manufacturing services for theatrical productions, fashion shows, and special events, announced a new management structure following the passing of the CEO and owner Warren Katz. James (Jim) Malski, has been named acting president of GSSI Malski will oversee the day-to-day operations and future growth of the company.

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Warren Katz

In Memoriam: Warren Katz, 44

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Warren Katz, owner of Global Scenic Services, died Oct. 14. He was 44. The company expanded dramatically in the 10 years under Katz’s leadership, in both the size of its facility (from 6,000 to 45,000 square feet) and number of employees (from just eight to 48), supporting top-tier Broadway productions such as How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Hand to God, fashion events including Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and television shows including NBC’s Peter Pan Live.

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Sarah McLachlan

Creative Backstage Builds Looks for Sarah McLachlan with Chauvet Fixtures

SCOTTSDALE, AZ –  At a Nov. 5 appearance at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Sarah McLachlan performed on a stage that was considerably smaller than those on her arena tours. But lighting designer John Garberson and his team at Creative Backstage supported her performance with a lightshow that was as lush and textured as her signature sound. Working with his programmer/first assistant Matthew Berg and second assistant Rita Assi, Garberson used 10 Maverick MK2 Spots and 24 Rogue R2 Wash fixtures from Chauvet Professional.

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New Online Training to be Offered by ETC

MIDDLETON, WI – Electronic Theatre Control (ETC) is launching four new ETCP Recognized Courses that can be taken to provide points towards the continuing education requirement for ETCP renewals. Each class takes about an hour to complete and one credit will be issued per course. “We’re excited to offer a new set of resources to our growing number of customers,” says ETC class creator, David Fox.

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Philippe Vitali

Analog Way appoints Philippe Vitali as Marketing and Communications Director

PARIS,– Analog Way, an innovation-driven designer and manufacturer that specializes in computer and video signal processing and distribution, is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Vitali as Marketing & Communications Director. Effective November, 2016, Philippe Vitali has been named Analog Way’s Marketing & Communications Director. He will succeed Franck Facon who left the company at the end of October to pursue new opportunities. Philippe Vitali will be based in Analog Way’s headquarters near Paris, France.

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Pierce the Veil

Elation LED Lighting Reliability for Pierce the Veil “Made To Destroy” Tour

LOS ANGELES – Lighting Designer Jeff Maker (All Time Low, The Dresden Dolls) turned to an Elation LED lighting package for American rock band Pierce the Veil’s recent “Made to Destroy” tour, his second year with the band, and was delighted with the results. “Elation continues to impress me and many of my LD colleagues, which is no surprise,” he said. “We were on tour for 7 weeks (32 shows total) and I didn’t have one issue with any of the units.”

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Kara Kudzma

Westview Productions Expands Project Management Team with Hiring of Kara Kudzma

DENVER, COLORADO –Westview Productions is pleased to announce the addition of Kara Kudzma as Project Manager for the lighting division. “We are very pleased to enhance our projects team with Kara’s skills. She brings a wealth of industry knowledge and will help our museum and exhibit customers with her extensive projects background,” Eric Bloom, President of Westview Productions said of her arrival. She is a great fit for our team, and brings a lot of jobsite experience with her.”

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The Bataclan, before the attacks

Sting Performs as Bataclan Reopens, One Year After Attacks

PARIS — On Nov. 13, 2015, gunmen stormed the Bataclan as an Eagles of Death Metal concert was underway. Part of a coordinated terrorist attack on the city that left 130 dead, 90 were killed at the venue. On Nov. 12, 2016, the venue reopened, featuring a concert by Sting. Proceeds from the Sting concert, which sold out in 30 minutes, went to charities helping victims’ families and survivors.

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First Church uses Eiki Projectors

Eiki Makes the Message Clearer than Ever at First Church Coral Springs

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Founded in 1969, First Church Coral Springs has grown over the years. The original church—known as Robey Hall—continues to serve a number of important roles on campus, a larger sanctuary was constructed. Lightning is routine in Southern Florida, occasionally causing electrical issues. Such was the case recently, which required the replacement of the church’s projectors—resulting in the deployment of new equipment drawn from the catalog of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA-based Eiki International, Inc.

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