Pre-Visualization Meets Virtual Reality.
MIAMI – With an increasing amount of technology being used on stage, and less time to build sets or make changes, pre-visualization has become a necessity for large scale events globally. In the arms race to provide more detail and accuracy, it was only natural that visualization would evolve to include virtual reality as a better way to show clients their vision. PixelPup Inc. is on the forefront of this emerging technology and the initial results are quite impressive.
Holes In The Dark Relies On LightParts for Happy Hogs
AUSTIN – Currently working on Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey shows, LD Sean Burke of Holes In The Dark Limited is one of the busiest LDs in the business, and he relies on High End Systems Full Boar consoles from LightParts to keep his shows operating flawlessly. He’s also employed the Full Boar for productions with The Cranberries, Seal, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez, Van Halen and Diana Ross, to name a few.
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Stampede Brings Road Show Event to St. Louis on Oct. 13
ST. LOUIS, MO — Stampede, a distributor of pro AV solutions, will bring its 2016 Big Book of AV Tour & Conference Series to the Sheraton Westport Chalet on Oct. 13. The event will run from 9:00AM to 2:00PM and attendee registration is now open here.
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Lawo Sapphire Compact Gets Nominated for NAMM TEC Award
LOS ANGELES – Lawo announced that its sapphire compact mixing console is among the products nominated in the category of Technical Achievement – Small Format Console Technology.
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HavaVision3D Debuts at LDI
Haverford Systems will introduce HavaVision3D, a new immersive 3D Technology at LDI 2016 in booth 343. Visitors of HavaVision3D will experience 3D technology without the vertigo syndrome of 3D projectors. Discover how 3D LED can deliver content deep into large audiences. Immerse yourself in the newest in VR and AR Entertainment and event technology.
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“Hamilton” Broadway and Touring Productions Rely on Martin Fixtures
NEW YORK— Lighting Designer Howell Binkley and Lighting Programmer David Arch selected Martin MAC Viper Performance fixtures for the Broadway musical, Hamilton, which garnered multiple Tony-award nominations and wins. Martin fixtures will also light the production as it heads out on tour.
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Chauvet Features Latest Products at LDI
LAS VEGAS – Chauvet outlined plans for LDI booths 1315 and 1515 for its Chauvet Professional and Ovation product lines.
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Cameo DVC 4 Powered by Daslight
Cameo DVC 4 Powered by Daslight is a new DMX Interface and the first product to come from the recently begun partnership between the Adam Hall Group and software developer, the Nicolaudie Group. The Cameo® Interface offers 512 DMX channels and comes at the attractive price of 279 euros. The accompanying DMX control software Cameo® D4 for putting on impressive light shows is available as a free download.
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DTS Brings Latest Product Developments to LDI 2016
LAS VEGAS – DTS will showcase the newest products in its range at LDI 2016, booth 2359. The focus of the entire show will be on three innovative fixtures: CORE, a “true hybrid” moving head; KATANA, an advanced LED bar fixture; and NRG 1401, a LED Beam / Wash projector designed for creative applications.
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WIcreations Helped Move the ‘Monolith’ for Beyoncé and Stageco
LONDON – Belgian automation specialist WIcreations designed the rotation and sliding system for Stageco, the company that built the moving elements of the stage for.Beyoncé’s “Formation” world tour, including the tour’s memorable Vide Monolith sculpture.
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BMFLs Help Relaunch Colosseum in Rome
ROME – The Colosseum in Rome – world famous heritage site and one of Italy’s most popular tourist attractions – was originally constructed in 70 – 80 AD and is the largest amphitheater ever built. This summer it was reopened after three years of extensive refurbishments – the first in its history. The momentous occasion involved a high profile gala event. A special classical program was played by the Accademia Teatro alla Scala conducted by Zubin Mehta, and the Colosseum was lit by lighting designer Giancarlo Toscani who utilized twenty Robe BMFL WashBeams for this unique occasion.
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