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Arkrys Calls on ChamSys to Power State-of-the Art Eurosport Paris Studios

Given the immense talent of the athletes who competed at the XXXIII Olympiad, fans certainly witnessed many impressive feats, as records were broken. But stunning, barrier-breaking deeds were not limited to the field of competition. Those who watched the Paris Olympics on Eurosport had their experience enriched by some extraordinary behind-the-scenes breakthroughs at the Warner Bros. network’s studios. Controlling the lighting setups at the studios were the ChamSys MQ250M Stadium Console, along with two GeNetix 10Scene Gateways and two 10Scene Wall Plates.

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Electric Love Festival Heralds a New Era with IP Lighting from GLP

The Electric Love electronic music festival promised music, spirit, adventure and community. A top line-up with over 200 artists on a total of six stages and 180,000 visitors from 70 nations made the Salzburgring shake again at the beginning of July. GLP contributed to the power of the spectacle with a range of weather-protected devices.

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Nick D’Angelo Appointed Brand Manager for PROLIGHTS

A.C. Americas, the parent company for A.C. Lighting, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick D’Angelo as Brand Manager for the PROLIGHTS brand. In his new role, Nick will report to Fred Mikeska and will closely collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, and other Brand Managers to strengthen the PROLIGHTS Brand. He will manage the PROLIGHTS brand and collaborate directly with PROLIGHTS on product development, marketing plans, training programs, and tradeshow presence across North America.

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Vectorworks 2025 Coming Soon with a Whole New World of Interactive Features

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. is preparing to release the 2025 version of its product line. Vectorworks 2025 focuses on redefining 3D interactivity and visualization, providing innovative methods for users to enhance the way they visualize their models, design intent, and data within the working environment. The new version will enable customers to make intuitive and informed design decisions easily, opening a whole new level of visual understanding and communication at every phase of the design process.

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All ADJ Lighting System Reinvigorates The Playground Nightclub In Malta

Located in Malta’s nightlife capital, the Paceville district of St. Julian’s, The Playground nightclub specializes in techno and underground electronic dance music. The club has recently undergone a complete renovation of its audio and lighting system. The new lighting system features ADJ’s Focus Beam LED automated luminaires, pixel-mapped Pixie Strip LED battens, and multi-functional Jolt Panel FX LED strobe / blinder / wash fixtures.

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Parnelli and Indispensable Technology ‘IT’ Award Nominations Continue

Nominations are now being accepted for the next Parnelli Awards ceremony, to be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, during the NAMM Show. Anyone can go to the ParnelliAwards.com site and nominate live event professionals and companies who exemplify the best of the best for a Parnelli Award. Nominations for Indispensable Technology (IT) Awards are also open.

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An Immersive Experience that Recreates the Colombian Rainforest

Christie® HS Series 1DLP® laser projectors deliver a spectacular immersive experience to visitors of La Selva, an educational geodesic dome designed to foster appreciation and preservation of the Colombian rainforests. Located in the Parque Empresarial El Tesoro shopping mall in Medellín, this project is a collaborative effort between the mall and Lonko Labs.

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In Memoriam: Lighting Designer/Lighting Director Chris Stuba, 63

PLSN was saddened to hear of the passing on Aug. 2, 2024, of Lighting Designer / Lighting Director Christopher Richard Stuba at age 63 from Stage 4 Small Cell Lung Cancer. Debi Moen who knew and had interviewed Stuba several times, remembers this beloved friend in our lighting community’s life and career through friends of his as well as quotes from Stuba himself from past interviews.

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Elation FUZE Lighting Enhancement for Florida’s Venice Performing Arts Center

The Venice Performing Arts Center (VPAC) in Venice, FL, has recently undergone a significant lighting upgrade with the installation of Elation FUZE PAR Z175 luminaires, facilitated by production and integration company Thunder City Pro. The venue now offers an enhanced visual experience using state-of-the-art LED wash luminaires with dynamic color mixing and motorized zoom.

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