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Available Light Phoenix, The Western Expansion Continues

Rachel Gibney

Available Light (AvLt) announces that its new Phoenix studio continues its western expansion beyond Los Angeles, first announced in April 2022. Available Light is an internationally recognized lighting design firm specializing in museum, architectural, trade show/special event lighting design. The new ventures join existing AvLt studios in Boston, New York, and Raleigh.

Founded in Boston in 1992, Available Light is celebrating 30 years of creative achievement and design innovation by focusing on regional growth. “When we reached our 25th anniversary, we commissioned a monograph to celebrate our achievements,” said Steven Rosen, Founder and President, “At 30, we’ve reinvigorated our practice with a strategic growth plan that lets us meet and support our clients at their doorstep.”Read More »Available Light Phoenix, The Western Expansion Continues

Vectorworks Seminars | What GDTF and MVR Can Do for You

With GDTF and MVR, the promise of a simplified entertainment industry is no longer a dream — it’s a reality. Vectorworks, one of the companies behind General Device Type Format (GDTF), will be holding a seminar on streamlining your design process with GDTF and My Virtual Rig (MVR) on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT.Read More »Vectorworks Seminars | What GDTF and MVR Can Do for You

Virtual Riot Performs at Hollywood Palladium with Elation Lighting

German dubstep artist Virtual Riot brought his Simulation Album Tour to the Hollywood Palladium April 22 with a visual design centered on beam lights, strobes and LED battens from Elation Professional. Dallas Gasper from Paradox Productions and Design designed the rig with Lighting Director Lorcan Clarke on hand to run the show. 4Wall provided the lighting gear and Owl Vision supplied the lasers and special effects.

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Verge Aero Pulls Off Dynamic Drone Show at Experiential Marketing Summit

The Verge Aero drone team pulled off the seemingly impossible at this year’s Experiential Marketing Summit (EMS) at the MGM Grand Las Vegas – flying a drone show high above the ballroom right next to Harry Reid International Airport. Here’s a highlight video from Verge Aero of the event:

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Norwegian Theatre Invests in ESPRITES

Det Norske Teatret (the Norwegian Theatre) in Oslo houses three stages in its main building in downtown Oslo, plus one more in another venue in the city run by the same team, all of which work on a busy repertory schedule. Together at least 25 original and cutting-edge productions are created annually, in the Norwegian language of Nynorsk, and host some guest works as well. Also known for high production values, the theater recently invested in 15 Robe ESPRITE moving lights for its 250-capacity Scene 2.Read More »Norwegian Theatre Invests in ESPRITES

Luminex: GigaCore 30i AV Network Switch

Luminex, manufacturer of data distribution equipment for professional lighting, audio, and video applications, continuously brings innovation to the live event technology and AV industry. To keep challenging the status quo,  Luminex introduced their new 10Gb GigaCore 30i AV Network switch, gaining  attention, this spring at the NAB Show, Prolight + Sound, InfoComm, and Cine Gear.Read More »Luminex: GigaCore 30i AV Network Switch

Chauvet Professional WELL STYX Sets Stage for NBA Floating Court in Sydney Harbour

At least 450 million people a day play basketball, according to the FIBA, the sport’s international association, but it’s doubtful that any of them got to do so on a court as unique as the one Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios and other high-profile guests shot hoops on this May, as they drained three-pointers and made layups the middle of Sydney Harbour. Their performance on Australia’s first floating basketball court, which was overseen by rap star FERG, was part of the latest version of “Courts Beyond Limits,” a program from Hennessy, the official spirit of the NBA, in celebration of the league’s 75th season.Read More »Chauvet Professional WELL STYX Sets Stage for NBA Floating Court in Sydney Harbour

Claypaky Tambora Linear: a Versatile New Hybrid LED Bar

Following on from its successful range of LED bars introduced last year, Claypaky has now expanded the Tambora family further and introduces Tambora Linear, an advanced line of static LED pixel mapping bars designed for versatile lighting effects and artistic set decoration. Here’s a video preview of the Tambora Linear from Claypaky:

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New Jersey Nightclub barCode Invests In 100 ADJ IP65-Rated Moving Head Fixtures

Sports bar and restaurant throughout the week and full-on nightclub at the weekends, barCode is a well-established staple of the nightlife scene in Elizabeth, NJ. As part of a recent expansion of the venue’s pool area, its owner has recently purchased 100 ADJ Hydro Beam X1 IP65-rated moving head fixtures to generate an awe-inspiring lightshow. Chosen for a variety of reasons – including their compact size, intense output, and wireless DMX compatibility – the ADJ fixtures have allowed the club to level up its production to rival any in the Tri-State area.Read More »New Jersey Nightclub barCode Invests In 100 ADJ IP65-Rated Moving Head Fixtures

3G Productions LLC Grows Lighting Inventory with Large Elation Lighting Package

Full-service production company 3G Productions LLC (3G) has bolstered its growing inventory of entertainment lighting with a large investment in Elation lighting fixtures. The purchase—some 230 fixtures in total—includes Smarty Hybrid™ and Rayzor 760™ moving heads, along with Cuepix Blinder WW2s™.Read More »3G Productions LLC Grows Lighting Inventory with Large Elation Lighting Package