PLSN has learned of the death of Live Event Production Manager, Douglas L. Pope on May 30, 2022 at the age of 79. Pope worked frequently with Patrick Stansfield, Imero Fiorentino, and others on a wide range of projects over his long career. Click below for a tribute written by John Purdy, a long-time friend of Pope’s where they worked together on many production events.
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First sessions upcoming in Los Angeles and Miami. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level training serves growing ONYX user base.
As an integral part of Obsidian Control Systems’ strong commitment to providing its growing user base with comprehensive ONYX console training and education, the intuitive lighting control brand is launching a new training system of in-person and ongoing training courses. The goal of the new training system is for lighting professionals to grow their knowledge base and improve their skills to become more effective and creative lighting programmers.
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ADJ is preparing to showcase its range of professional lighting fixtures and LED video panels to the pro-AV industry next month at the 2022 InfoComm… Read More »ADJ Will be at InfoComm 2022 with a Range of Lighting & Video Products
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Bandit Lites recently announced promotions for Sharon Draper, Dizzy Gosnell, and John Jenkinson. Draper, Gosnell and Jenkinson are now serving, respectively, as Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Production, and Director of Integration.
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The InfoComm show June 8-10 in Las Vegas will be a great opportunity to get up to date on the latest in Elation Professional’s popular… Read More »Elation Proteus™, Fuze™ and KL™ Series Premieres Set for InfoComm 2022
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Almost 1,000 GLP lighting fixtures – a near record in terms of brand deployment – were called on when the 2021 Valorant Champions Esports tournament (VCT 2021) reached its conclusion in Berlin. Organized by the video game developer Riot Games, 16 teams from around the world competed for the honor of champions.Read More »Valorant Esports Tournament in Berlin Lit with 930 GLP Fixtures
Abbas Ritscher just couldn’t wait. The first shipment of the Chauvet Professional Color STRIKE M fixtures arrived at The Design Oasis right as he was about to head out to sea as the production manager of the 2022 NurseCon at Sea cruise event. He was so eager to try the new IP65 rated motorized strobe/wash that he decided on the spot to add two units to the rig that he and lighting designer Joe Donnelly put together for the Royal Caribbean pool side party stage.Read More »The Design Oasis Adds Color STRIKE M Lights from Chauvet to Poolside Stage Setup on NurseCon Cruise
The launch of the Carbon MarkII LED panel series supplies a new lightweight LED solution for the outdoor rental market, offering a thin, yet solid structure. The LED platform provides a streamlined installation with integrated frames and universal LED modules and masks. Carbon MarkII is ideal for building large LED walls and ceilings for outdoor concerts or events.Read More »ROE Visual Launches Carbon MarkII LED Panel
Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta has installed 40 Ayrton Domino-S IP65-rated profile LED fixtures, 10 Ayrton Bora-S beam/wash lights, and an MA Lighting grandMA3 lighting control in Phase 1 of the revamp of the dolphin venue created a dozen years ago. The equipment was obtained from and installed by Barbizon Lighting, Atlanta; both brands are exclusively distributed in North America by ACT Entertainment.Read More »Ayrton Domino and Bora Fixtures Light Up New Dolphins Show at Georgia Aquarium
Analog Way’s Picturall Twin Compact Mark II media server is driving two very unique LED installations at The Grand Casino Resort in Shawnee, OK. Las Vegas-based JCM Global® (JCM), digital signage provider for the project, selected the Picturall Twin to deliver pixel to pixel performance of custom-resolution content displayed 24/7 in the resort’s Grand Hallway and the Grand Buffet restaurant. The Grand Casino Resort is just minutes from Oklahoma City. Its two new LED installations have become must-see attractions for visitors.Read More »JCM Global Selects Analog Way Media Server to Drive Unique LED Installations at The Grand Casino in Oklahoma
Insomniac’s Electric Daisy Carnival returned to the Las Vegas Speedway for the second time in seven months. The annual festival hosted more than 300 artists and upwards of 300,000 attendees. 4Wall Entertainment provided over 1,500 light fixtures, rigging and video for three out of 10 stages: bassPOD, wasteLAND, and stereoBLOOM.
Load-in for the festival started a week prior to opening night, led by 4Wall Project Managers, Dallas Gaspar (bassPOD), Jonathan Daroca (stereoBLOOM) and Will Cowles Meyer (wasteLAND).Read More »4Wall Provides Over 1,500 Light Fixtures, Rigging, & Video Equipment for Three EDC Stages
Industry veteran Maxwell “Max” Kopsho has joined Christie as executive vice president of business development, responsible for supporting the commercialization and sales of Christie’s advanced… Read More »Max Kopsho Joins Christie as Executive VP of Business Development
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