CAST Releases Beta Version of wysiwyg R33
TORONTO – Ahead of its general product release, which is expected before the end of June, CAST Software released the beta version of its wysiwyg R33 design and previsualization software suite.
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WorldStage Supports “Kung Fu” Debut in NYC
NEW YORK — For the world premiere of Kung Fu, the new play from David Henry Hwang, at the Signature Theatre here, WorldStage provided the projection and playback equipment including eight Christie projectors (a mix of M Series HD14K and HD10K models) plus a d3 Technologies video playback platform so he could pixel map the entire set.
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Unisson Structures Launches Rental Department, Hires Christophe Taquet
MONTREAL — Unisson Structures launched a new department, Unisson Rentals, that makes use of 14,000 square feet of warehouse space in Pointe-aux-Trembles here. The company also added Christophe Taquet to its Unisson Rentals team. Taquet has 20 years experience working as a technician, lead installer, staging advisor and set designer.
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3D AV Presentation Marks 700th Anniversary of Scotland’s Battle of Bannockburn
STIRLING, Scotland — In the lead up to the 700th anniversary of Scotland’s Battle of Bannockburn, a new visitor center at the historic site in Stirling has become the first in the world to use fight choreography and motion capture techniques to immerse visitors in a realistic 3D medieval battle. The complex projection system was designed by Electrosonic’s Design Consulting team and engineered and installed by Electrosonic’s Edinburgh office under sub-contract to lead design consultancy Bright White Ltd.
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Nexus Selected by LD Peter Greenbaum For Today Show
NEW YORK — For a performance by Mariah Carey on NBC’s Today Show, LD Peter Greenbaum specified a rig that includes Chauvet Nexus 4×4 panels. Carey’s appearance on the show was part of the ongoing Toyota Concert Series on the program.
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Anthony Hamilton Lit with Q-Wash 560Z-LEDs
MACON, GA — Audio Visual Services, based here, is supporting R&B standout Anthony Hamilton with a rig that includes Chauvet Professional Q-Wash 560Z-LED fixtures. LD Brandon Thomas swapped out 60 1000W PARs with 12 of the Q-Wash fixtures, sharply reducing both the heat generation and energy required to wash Hamilton’s performance spaces with light.
Read More »Prolyte Group Sells Brilliant Stages, Litestructures Projects to LS-Live Owner
LEEK, The Netherlands and WAKEFIELD, U.K. — Prolyte Group announced the sale of its project-related businesses — Brilliant Stages and Litestructures Projects — to Dark Arches Holdings, owner of LS-Live, Perry Scenic Creative and a founding investor in Backstage Academy. Adrian Brooks has stepped down as shareholder of the Prolyte Group. Prolyte Sales UK, which will continue as Prolyte Sales Ltd., will be moving to a new location.
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Chauvet Professional’s ÉPIX Drive 642
Chauvet Professional cites ease of pixel-mapping as a key benefit for its ÉPIX 2.0 LED display fixtures. The system component that makes this possible, the company notes, is the ÉPIX Drive 642, pictured here. It’s a dedicated controller that is Art-Net and Kling-Net compatible.
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FOR-A FT-ONE 4K Super Slow Mo Camera and File Converter
FOR-A Corporation of America plans to showcase the newest version of its FT-ONE full 4K super slow motion camera at the upcoming Cine Gear Expo, taking place June 5-8 at The Studios at Paramount in Hollywood. FOR-A will be in Booth #317, where they will also display the FT-1READ – a RAW data to DPX converter available with the FT-ONE camera.
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Video of the Week: Elation Platinum Spot & Profile 35 Pro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FLKgoeVd74
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Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin Lit with New Chauvet, Iluminarc Fixtures
DUBLIN, Ireland — Rob Jones, Gorilla Design MD and director of QLX Lighting, chose Chauvet Professional and Iluminarc LED fixtures for the upgraded reception area at Dublin’s Old Jameson Distillery here. The installation encompassed the main reception area, café, stairwell and underfloor areas.
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Trans-Lux 2mm LED Display
Trans-Lux’s TL Vision 2mm HD LED large screen display measures approximately 20’ x 20’ with a 3840×2880 pixel array. The display produces 1080p HD content and is capable of displaying 4K content driven by the company’s epic Series LED System Software Suite. The display also features the company’s new LED Cabinet System to keep alignment issues to a minimum and expedites display set-up.
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