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ETCP Offers Paper and Pencil Exams at LDI 2011

ORLANDO — All three ETCP examinations will be offered at the LDI show this year: the Entertainment Electrician exam (Oct. 28), the Arena Rigging exam (Oct. 29, am) and the Theatre Rigging exam (Oct. 29, pm). Those taking multiple exams will be eligible for discounts. All participants must apply by Sept. 29, 2011.

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Ian Kirby

SGM Names Ian Kirby Head of Sales in U.K.

SEVINGTON, U.K. — SGM named Ian Kirby head of sales in the U.K. Kirby was recruited by Peter Johansen, SGM’s director of R&D and Strategic Sales Development. Years ago, the two had been colleagues at Martin Professional; and Kirby had originally set up Martin Professional’s U.K. operation.

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Fort Sumpter lighting installation

Lighting Display Marks 150 Years Since the Start of the U.S. Civil War

CHARLESTON, SC — The Lowcountry Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration, in association with the Fort Sumter-Fort Moultrie Historical Trust, recently marked 150 years since the first cannonball was fired to start the Civil War. To symbolize that solemn occasion, Production Design Associates (PDA) used two Strong Brightlight 7000 Xenon searchlights that split into two, marking the division of the nation. The display could be seen in the night sky for miles around.

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American DJ H20 DMX PRO

American DJ H2O DMX PRO

American DJ’s H20 DMX PRO flowing water effect provides users with a variety of rippling liquid images in six dichroic colors – orange, green, blue, yellow, purple and white. There are also two separate glass effects wheels, each projecting a different water pattern.  Since the color wheel itself is independent, users can select one color or have a rotating rainbow of all six dichroic colors. Other features include 0-100% dimming capabilities and two replaceable beam angle lenses (34° and 52°) with focus control. The unit comes with a 50W LED source rated for 30,000 hours of use.

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