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GLP impression X5 Wash adopted by Leading Theater Lighting Designers

‘The Crucible’ at the Gielgud Theatre with a lighting design by Tim Lutkin. Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg

Two theater lighting designers, Paule Constable and Tim Lutkin, have both become early adopters of GLP’s new impression X5 platform—believing the powerful fixture to be a perfect solution for theatre designers, and setting the standard as a new generation for wash lights. Both have been supplied by Sparks Theatrical Hire, while a third designer, Paul Pyant, has also requisitioned the X5 for Noises Off at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.Read More »GLP impression X5 Wash adopted by Leading Theater Lighting Designers

Introducing the new KVANT Architect W400B

The new 2nd generation of KVANT’s Architect is a high-power static-beam lasers (sometimes called sky lasers or landmark lasers) that is an extremely powerful 400W laser system for outdoor architectural and landmark illumination applications. Built into an IP65-rated housing, the Architect is designed to withstand even the harshest environments. Additionally, with the optional DMX-controlled Pan/Tilt platform, you can truly “scan” the skies.

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The ALPD On The Passing of Founder, Richard Pilbrow

Richard Pilbrow in front of the National Theatre in London. Photo by Robert Bell

It is with great sadness that The Association for Lighting Production and Design (The ALPD) heard the news that its Co-Founder and President, passed away. Richard Pilbrow, esteemed Member No. 1, had been the association’s President for many years. A distinguished lighting designer, producer, and writer, he was a hugely respected consultant for the construction of new performing arts. He was the first Lighting Director of the National Theatre and Founder of Theatre Projects.Read More »The ALPD On The Passing of Founder, Richard Pilbrow

Metallica Team Join PLSN / FOH ProProduction Session at NAMM

The ProProduction Sessions at NAMM presented by PLSN & FOH is excited to announce that the design team and some of the vendors of Metallica’s M72 Tour will be joining us for Inside the Snake Pit: The Creative Team Behind Metallica’s Tour Designs.The panel speakers will be Creative Director/Production Designer Dan Braun, Lighting Designer Rob Koenig, & Video Director/Designer Gene McAuliffe, along with David Hunkins from 4Wall, and panelists from Tait and PGP joining moderator Michael Eddy. This session wil be on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at 1:00pm – 2:00pm in Room 204A at the Anaheim Convention Center as part of the NAMM Show.

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Last Days to Vote! Parnelli Deadline is Friday, Dec. 15!

This is the last week to vote for the 22nd Annual Parnelli Awards! You only have until noon (PST) on Friday, Dec. 15 to get your votes in for the 22nd annual awards ceremony, which will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA on the evening of Jan. 26, 2024. There’s still time for YOU, the PLSN reader, to decide who among the nominees will step up to the awards podium at this year’s Parnelli Awards, but the deadline is approaching, so vote today!

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The Winners of the 4th International Drone Show Competition Announced

 SPH Engineering proudly announced the results of the 4th International Drone Show Competition, showcasing an impressive array of talent and creativity from participants across 24 countries with 105 applications in 8 diverse categories — the competition demonstrates the growth and innovation in the drone show industry. The results were unveiled in a presentation featuring a collaborative drone show with Sky Elements Drones, that illuminated Las Vegas sky with 400 drones, letting the whole city know about 22 outstanding winners.

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Ayrton Zonda 9 FX Fixtures Enhance High Energy Home Games For the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins fans are enjoying an even more dynamic game experience this season with the installation of Ayrton Zonda 9 FX LED moving head washes beneath the new scoreboard at the PPG Paints Arena.  ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America. Kevin Hogan, the Lighting Designer and Programmer for the NHL team since 2005 and the owner of Pittsburgh-based Process of Illumination LLC, chose eight Zonda 9 FX fixtures for the new scoreboard, which is part of an arena upgrade by the Fenway Sports Group (owners of the team since late 2021).  Designed and built by Mitsubishi Electric, the much larger, four-sided scoreboard features 50-foot LED panels around a hollow central core with two Zonda 9 FX positioned on the lower mounting rail of each panel.Read More »Ayrton Zonda 9 FX Fixtures Enhance High Energy Home Games For the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins

Vectorworks, Inc. Unveils 2023 Design Scholarship Winners, Selects Brenda Vaca Michan as Richard Diehl Winner

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has revealed the winners of this year’s Vectorworks Design Scholarship, naming Brenda Vaca Michan as the Richard Diehl Award winner. With over 1,000 submissions, scholarships were awarded to 21 students for 18 projects in the architecture, interior design, landscape and entertainment industries. The winning Richard Diehl submission Venus by Vaca Michan is a lighting design project for the play written by Suzan-Lori Parks that’s set in the 19th-century and directed by Mike Payette at the National Theater School of Canada. Vaca Michan utilized Vectorworks Spotlight for the lighting design to maintain consistency when working with the lighting plots for a diverse cast.Read More »Vectorworks, Inc. Unveils 2023 Design Scholarship Winners, Selects Brenda Vaca Michan as Richard Diehl Winner

ESTA Announces 2024-2026 Board of Directors Election Results

ESTA recently announced the newest members of the 2024-2026 ESTA Board of Directors: Ben Hague of IATSE has been elected as Vice President, Patrick Wallace of Encore Global has been elected as Secretary, Evan Williams of Riverview Systems Group has been reelected as Production Services Director, and Andy Shipsides of ARRI Rental North America has been elected as Rental Company Director.Read More »ESTA Announces 2024-2026 Board of Directors Election Results

Deal for Robe ESPRITES at Atlantic Studios in Cape Town, South Africa

Atlantic Studios, Cape Town, South Africa, is a cutting-edge multi-stage film and television production facility and a bustling hub of creative activity serving the Western Cape and far beyond. One of its current productions is the South African edition of ‘Deal or No Deal’, the popular risk-taking gameshow. Lighting Designer Daniel Louw is using some brand-new Robe ESPRITES which were purchased for this show and delivered by Robe’s South African distributor, DWR.

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