ETC Releases Eos v1.9.5
ETC announced the release of v1.9.5 software for the Eos family of control (Eos, Ion and Element). This software release adds several major functions to Eos and Ion, and new features to the whole family.
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Elation Antari F-3 Fazer Dry Fog Machine with Flight Case
Elation Professional's Antari F-3 Fazer DMX-compatible 800W water-based dry fog machine comes integrated in its own rugged steel flight case, which guards against shock, nicks and dents during travel. The case also makes the F-3 Fazer easily stackable and ready to roll.
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PRG Launches Media Services Group with Acquisition of Pow! Pix
ARMONK, NY – Production Resource Group, L.L.C. (PRG), has acquired New York-based Pow! Pix. The acquisition marks PRG's entry into the rental of post-production equipment and services, specializing in on-site editing for live event and other broadcasts.
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Wohler Names Western and Eastern Regional Sales Managers
SAN FRANCISCO – Wohler Technologies named Larry Enroth western regional sales manager and Keith Andoos eastern regional sales manager. They will report to Kim Templeman-Holmes, Wohler's executive vice president of worldwide sales.
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RML Uses Clay Paky Gear to Light “Tonight’s the Night” TV Series
LONDON – Richard Martin Lighting (RML) provided Clay Paky fixtures for both seasons of Tonight's the Night, a TV series where Scottish American singer/actor/dancer John Barrowman and other special guests give showbiz hopefuls a chance to perform on primetime TV.
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Strong SkyTrackers Seen Outside Stadium During BCS National Championship
GLENDALE, AZ – ESPN, the broadcaster of the 2011 BCS National Championship collegiate football game, chose SkyTracker gear to decorate the night sky outside the University of Phoenix Stadium.
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Electrosonic Assists with AV for Rides at Asian Theme Parks
SHANGHAI and SHENZHEN, China – Theme park developer OCT called upon Electrosonic to provide AV solutions for two new dark ride attractions at Happy Valley outside Shanghai and Window of the World in Shenzhen, on the mainland near Hong Kong.
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In Memoriam: David I. Taylor, 48
TAIPAI, Taiwan – David I. Taylor, who served as global head of theatre consulting for Arup, died suddenly Jan. 17 while in Taiwan. He was 48.
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ASCENT AG Event Uses Volkslicht Zooms and Other Impression LED Fixtures
KARLSRUHE, Germany – For ASCENT AG's 20th anniversary party, which took place recently at the Schwarzwaldhalle in Karlsruhe, Christian Moran, head of production for event technology provider, Charly's Checkpoint GmbH, specified 12 new Volkslicht Zoom fixtures and 50 other impression LED fixtures including impression 90 and impression 120 RZs.
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2011 People’s Choice Awards Featured Pyrotek Special Effects
LOS ANGELES – The 37th annual People's Choice Awards, held at the Nokia Theater, featured a variety of pyro and other effects provided by Pyrotek Special Effects.
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Khan Shatyr Entertainment Centre Lit with Clay Paky Alpha Beam 500s, Other Fixtures
ASTANA, Kazakhstan – The Khan Shatyr, or Royal Marquee, is a 500-foot-high clear tent supported by cables extending from a central spire. The structure is designed to moderate the temperatures felt by visitors to the 10-football-field area that it encloses, which range from very cold during the winter (-30 degrees F.) to hot in the summer (95 degrees F.)
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Latin Grammy Awards Lit by Carlos Colina, Atomic Lighting and Philips Vari-Lite
LAS VEGAS – LD Carlos Colina lit the 11th Annual Latin Grammy Awards using 124 Vari*Lite luminaires provided by Atomic Lighting. The event, presented by the Latin Recording Academy, was broadcast live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center Nov. 11.
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