PARIS – Martin Professional lighting has increased visitor traffic into the Mercedes-Benz Gallery in Paris – where presentations of the latest models, themed exhibitions and special events draw international visitors along the Champs Elysees.The 16 MAC Aura LED wash lights – installed by All Events – lend a modern feel required for the brand’s image, and low energy consumption was another feature in its favor for specifiers.
Read More »BEIJING, China — Organizers of the Palm Expo, an annual exhibition devoted to lighting, pro audio and musical instruments, noted that its most recent show, staged at the New China International Exhibition Centre (NCIEC) May 24-27, was among the largest yet, with more than 1,700 exhibiting companies and brands from 35 countries in 10 halls occupying a total 110,000 square meters of floorspace. Nearly 50,000 attended the event, which is jointly organized by China Entertainment Technology Association, IIR Exhibitions and China Technology Market Management & Promotion Centre.
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SEOUL, South Korea – Robe moving lights have been installed in the E&M TV studio in Seoul, South Korea. The studio produces music shows – both pre-recorded and live – for the MNet broadcasting network’s 24-hour music channel. RGB services their lighting needs, and took into account the opinions and views of the various operators who work at the studio before laying down the final spec.
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SANTA ANA, CA – A special webinar targeted to the equipment rental industry is focusing on the growing threat of theft and insurance fraud. InfoComm teams up with Take1 Insurance to provide the online event Aug. 8, 2012 at 1 p.m. EST.
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BEIJING, China – The Volkswagen Group presented an exclusive preview of its latest models at the first Volkswagen Group Night in China, which was held recently during the Auto China 2012 exhibition. Clay Paky lights were part of the lighting package.
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LONDON – US sales of the newly launched digiLED MC range of indoor/outdoor modular LED tiles have provided the basis for strong international growth, says global video solutions provider displayLED. The product has sold more than 6,000 tiles in its first four months of availability, and has been deployed on high profile global productions including Bruce Springsteen’s current world tour, the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards and The Donny and Marie Osmond Show.
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BELGRADE, Serbia – The Palilula Cultural Centre has upgraded its lighting fixtures, dimmers and control to ETC’s latest technology. ETC’s Serbian distributor Studio Berar installed and commissioned the project. The gear was specified based on factors including the quality of the fixture optics, ease of handling, quick lamp replacement and the user-friendly nature of the Element console.
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LOS ANGELES – Atomic has opened an additional location in Los Angeles to help service its growing business in California and Las Vegas. Account manager Rachel Finn is in Los Angeles to assist clients with scenic goods and design services.
Read More »WAKEFIELD, UK – Prolyte Products UK Limited, a subsidiary of Prolyte Group, has acquired UK-based stage set fabrication company Brilliant Stages. Managing Director Lee Brooks will manage the acquisition. Tony Bowern, general manager of Brilliant Stages, will continue to drive the business through the delivery of world-class projects.
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MANCHESTER, UK – XL Video supplied 400 square meters of its latest Pixled F-12 LED screen – configured as 12 screens, 10 of which moved – plus cameras, PPU and crew for The Stone Roses homecoming shows at Manchester’s Heaton Park. The three sold-out nights saw 78,000 people per night. Show Director Paul Normandale specified the F-12 screen, which he is also using on Coldplay’s current world tour.
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