Product News

Sculptor Animation Toolkit from Stage Technologies is an add-on for Autodesk 3ds Max, a software package commonly used to animate films, movies and games.

A new software bundle recently released by Barco enables the ScreenPRO-II with EOC to utilize input DVI sources as background or PIP sources. ScreenPRO-II can also be operated with a DVI matrix router, further increasing the number of available DVI sources.

Gefen announced that two new ToolBox Splitters are shipping with Gefen Fast Switching Technology (FST) and 3DTV enabled. Sources using HDMI with HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) will no longer introduce a delay when syncing.

Haivision's Makito HD H.264 video encoder supports component analog and DVI inputs. It combines H.264 video compression and HD video in a small form factor and competitive price point.

Cooper Controls released version 2.5 of its LightFactory PC-based lighting control software, featuring streaming ACN support, the ability to assign colors filters to channels for easy reference, the ability to run cue lists, chase and matrix (LED) effects in LTP (default), Build or HTP mode.

Hitachi America's new CP-AW250N Ultimate Short Throw projector features a throw distance of 22 inches at an 80-inch screen when displaying content in its native WXGA resolution and also features networking functionality, which makes monitoring and maintenance easier.

Da-Lite Screen Company's new series of thin flat panel wall mounts are designed for easy installation with a slim profile. The TWM series is a tilting mount design and allows for adjustment from 0 to 15 degrees, while only protruding 11/16" from the wall at 0 degrees.  The TWS series is a static mount design that protrudes 7/16" from the wall.

New features for Rosco's LitePad luminaires, developed with extensive user input, include an inset, detachable electrical connection to prevent cord damage; 33% increased light output; metal housing with a secure mounting plate and a slot where accessories can attach; medium and spot lens options; and units available in both daylight or tungsten color temperatures.

Chauvet's Q-Beam 260-LED features a tight, 6-degree, super-bright beam, 8-position color wheel, a 7-position interchangeable rotating gobo wheel and a 3-facet prism. The fixture is designed for quick movements and distinctive aerial effects. Weighing under 28 pounds, the moving head also features variable electronic strobe and dimmer, built-in sound activated and automated programs and 8- or 11-channel DMX control.

Clear-Com Eclipse Version 5.2 uses Eclipse Configuration Software (ECS) with a simplified graphical user interface designed to ease configuration and management and result in faster and more efficient communications workflow.

American DJ's 9-watt Micro Galaxian updated the original Galaxian with more than 200 red and green laser beams in a compact case. Simple in design and low in price, the Micro Galaxian skips DMX control in favor of infrared remote control. Users just plug this product in and run its built-in lighting programs in Auto or Sound Active mode.

VMB's TE-086, the largest in the Pro Series of telescopic lifts, can lift 300kg (661 lbs) to a height of 6.5 meters (21.3 feet). This model brings VMB's range of lifts to 15 units in the company's Classic, Pro and TL Series of lifters.