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Zero 88 FLX S24 Provides Flexible Lighting Control for University of Sunderland

Cwmbran, Wales—Two FLX S24 consoles from Zero 88—a Signify entertainment lighting brand—have been supplied by Ross-on-Wye, UK based CJP Broadcast for lighting control in two new broadcast studios for virtual production and television at the University of Sunderland’s David Puttnam Media Centre. CJP’s technical manager James Ruddock, who led the virtual studio installation team, chose the consoles for their power, compact size, and footprint, and as, “a good value option for educational applications of all levels with its many features and great functionality as found in larger lighting desks.”Read More »Zero 88 FLX S24 Provides Flexible Lighting Control for University of Sunderland

General Device Type Format (GDTF) Founders Announce Updates to DIN SPEC 15800:2021

Columbia, MD—With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) founders MA Lighting and Robe Lighting, Vectorworks, Inc. reveals several valuable updates to GDTF—the standard for describing the hierarchical and logical structure and controls of any type of controllable device in the lighting and entertainment industry. The GDTF file format has continued to evolve with input and involvement from manufacturers across the globe and critical feedback from its many adopters, resulting in a newly published update to DIN SPEC 15800:2021.Read More »General Device Type Format (GDTF) Founders Announce Updates to DIN SPEC 15800:2021

TLD Relies on Elation KL Series for Top Standard Mercedes-Benz Stand at IAA 2021

MUNICH – In September, the International Motor Show (IAA), among the world’s largest trade shows for passenger cars, took place for the first time in Munich as a new concept, IAA Mobility, focused on future-oriented mobility. TLD Planungsgruppe GmbH was responsible for the lighting design, among other things, for the Mercedes-Benz presence and chose Elation KL series luminaires as the high-quality lighting solution.Read More »TLD Relies on Elation KL Series for Top Standard Mercedes-Benz Stand at IAA 2021

ETC’s Eos v3.1 Software

Middleton, WI—ETC’s Eos Family of lighting controllers is known for providing comprehensive, finely tuned control for lighting rigs of all sizes. Now, with the release of Eos v3.1 – the latest major software update for the platform – that control becomes even more customizable to suit any programming style or show. Eos v3.1 is all about you, with new tools that help you set up your workspaces – programming, 3D-visualized, and physical – just the way you want them. Here is an in-depth introduction of the new Eos v3.1 Software:

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Chauvet Professional Continues IP65 Expansion with the New COLORado PXL Bar

Sunrise, FL—Versatility is a virtue. The new IP65 rated COLORado PXL Bar 16 and COLORado PXL Bar 8 from Chauvet Professional demonstrate that in convincing fashion, delivering a wide range of performance features, such as seamless pixel pitch between fixtures and fast, smooth motorized tilts up to 200ﹾ whether used indoors or out. Here’s a video preview of the COLORado PXL Bar 8 & 16s:

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IATSE Members Ratify Contracts with Producers, Studios and Streaming Services

Contracts between IATSE and AMPTP address quality-of-life issues such as rest and meal breaks; boost revenues from streaming; include raises for all members and lift those at the bottom to a living wage.

Los Angeles—Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE) have voted to ratify two contracts, the Basic Agreement, and the Area Standards Agreement, with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the trade group representing producers, major studios, and streaming services.Read More »IATSE Members Ratify Contracts with Producers, Studios and Streaming Services

Blue Planet Launches Full AVL Sales and Integration, Introduces New Brand Identity and Focus


LAS VEGAS – Blue Planet has announced their launch into full AVL sales and integration. Coinciding with this news, Blue Planet has released their new company logo and website as part of the ongoing evolution and growth of the brand. This new logo reflects a more modern look and follows up on the company’s launch of full AVL sales and complete integration. Blue Planet has assembled a full integration team, which now provides a streamlined experience for their clients as they work through design, procurement and installation of anything AVL related.Read More »Blue Planet Launches Full AVL Sales and Integration, Introduces New Brand Identity and Focus

Strand Brings Architainment Lighting Control to the Vision.Net Gateway with Software Update, New DMX Module

DALLAS – Strand, the original name in theatrical lighting and a Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) entertainment lighting brand, today announced new capabilities for the Vision.Net Gateway… Read More »Strand Brings Architainment Lighting Control to the Vision.Net Gateway with Software Update, New DMX Module

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