PARIS – Robe officially launched its Paris-based subsidiary, Robe Lighting France, with a party attended by close to 150 members of the French production industry. The subsidiary is now open for business with a staff of seven.
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Roland’s version 2.0 update for its XS Series Multi-Format Matrix Switchers include uninterrupted output mode switching, cross dissolve switching, PGM/PST operation mode, enhanced customization Picture-in-Picture capabilities and a new customizable iPad app for wireless touch control.
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NEW YORK — PRG noted that the previously announced acquisition of XL Video Group is now complete.
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ORLANDO, FL — Martin brought its RUSH line of fixtures to InfoComm 2015, including the RUSH Gobo Projector, pictured here. The company is touting the line for use with at clubs, bars, restaurants, shopping malls and other permanent installation applications.
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BAHRAIN – LD Sonu A.B has used a wide array of Clay Paky fixtures to deliver festival-size looks for the Formula One Gulf Air Grand Prix weekend in Bahrain. The rigs included Mythos, A.leda B-EYE K10 and K20 fixtures, Sharpys and Alpha Spot/Beam/Profile fixtures.
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NEW YORK – WorldStage provided Chauvet Professional Next NXT-1 panels for the 67th annual Parsons Benefit fundraiser-fashion show at Jacob Javits Convention Center. LD Shawn Kaufman of CS Lighting arranged 44 of the moving LED panels on the sides of the runway.
Read More »ORLANDO, FL – Barco noted that Evolve Media Group is the first in the U.S. to order the new Barco S3-4K compact processor and EC-50 controller. Evolve Media Group is also expanding its training programs for those who rent and lease AV products.
Read More »NEW YORK — Trans-Lux noted that it has not been sold to Barco, and is not, in fact, for sale, contrary to reports posted online June 17. The company also noted that the erroneous reports, from China and elsewhere, were in the process of being retracted.
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DEN BOSCH, The Netherlands – For one of the bigger Kings Day celebrations in Holland this year, an event near Den Bosch drew a crowd of 15,000 to the Pettelaarce Schons parkland area in late April. LD Andre Beekmans’ lighting design included 37 Robe Pointe fixtures supplied by The Purple Group.
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MIAMI – Lighting designer Stephen Lieberman used Philips Vari-Lite VL4000 Spot and VL3500 Wash FX luminaires provided by Solotech for the 2015 Ultra Music Festival. The event was held in Miami’s Bayfront Park March 27-29.
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Roland’s V-1200HD Multi-Format Video Switcher is a Hybrid 2 M/E switcher that is designed to combine the features of a production switcher with the power of a presentation switcher.
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LA PAZ, Bolivia — FOR-A Corporation of America announced that broadcast television station Bolivia TV has purchased a variety of video production equipment from the company as part of the station’s transition to HD.
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