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Spain - Hive has introduced two new additions to its Beeblade product range. Beeblade Minima and Beeblade Osmia are joining Beeblade Pluto as part of the wider ecosystem, offering users more media playback solutions that work in harmony with a wide range of project types. Additionally, Hive is also launching the new Beehive 5U rack mountable chassis at ISE 2024.
Beeblade is a new approach to media playback that seamlessly integrates into any Smart Display Module (SDM) compatible display or projector. It’s the hidden hero behind complex, creative video that can be synced across m

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Spain - Tempest is launching its latest rental and staging projector enclosure system - Fly - at ISE 2024. Fly’s innovative chassis folds flat into less than half its volume for ultra-compact shipping and storage. Fly enables rapid setup and teardown, with minimal tools, saving on time and labour. Weighting in at just over 20kg (44lbs), Fly is less than ¼ of the weight of a standard Tempest Typhoon rental enclosure. Fly is available in four models and is compatible with a wide variety of projectors up to 50k lumens, including all the most popular models in the equipment rental space.
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Spain - LED Studio is expanding its EDGE series with the launch of the 54” EDGE Pro and 65” EDGE at ISE. The single die-cast cabinets are designed as a direct replacement for popular videowall LCD panels, offering increased sustainability with up to 40% energy saving vs LCD, as well as simplified installation and operation to make large scale LED applications more accessible.
LED Studio is on a mission to eradicate throwaway culture with its proprietary V1 Architecture within its EDGE series. This cabinet infrastructure allows for the pixel technologies to evolve as technology

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USA - ACT Entertainment has a lot to celebrate as 2024 begins. In addition to launching a new corporate logo and forthcoming website, the company heads into the year with new brands and divisions. Included among its latest acquisitions and partnerships are Visual Productions, PK Sound and, most recently, tvONE - the combination of which will see ACT dive more fully into the fixed installation, professional sound and video production markets.
“At ACT Entertainment, we are passionate about helping our clients realise their creative vision and are continually on the lookout for cut

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South Korea - After the successful launch of an innovative LED stage last year, the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) has once more enlisted the expertise of South Korean XR specialists, ARK Ventures, to elevate the NIPA KoVAC XR Stage into a hybrid facility. This transformation introduces LED ceiling enhancements and effects side walls, all powered by Brompton Technology LED processing. The upgrade enables the seamless, simultaneous execution of XR and ICVFX, setting a new benchmark amongst government-affiliated studios.
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USA/Europe - The OCA Alliance has announced that the AES has formally published the latest update to the AES70 suite of standards for control and monitoring of devices in professional media networks. Making up the core standards, AES70-1, AES70-2, and AES70-3 form the foundation of the AES70 standard. AES70-2023 represents a significant advancement, bringing in a wave of new features and improvements. Fully backward compatible with all existing AES70 devices, a major focus has been on improving the understandability of the specification with revised, expanded documentation, more precise

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Spain - To commemorate the 20th anniversary of ISE and the 200th anniversary of Passeig de Gràcia, one of the major avenues in Barcelona and home to Casa Batlló, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is sponsoring a projection mapping on the façade of the Gaudí building.
Following Refik Anadol's mappings in 2022 and 2023, Casa Batlló has once again invited a renowned digital artist to transform the building into a canvas for technology-driven art. The chosen artist, Sofia Crespo, is a pioneer in exploring organic life and its evolution through Artificial Intelligence. Co-founder of

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Europe - The Neutrik Group’s Contrik brand has expanded its CKPE series range of power multicore cable assemblies. The Harting E16 and Socapex SL 419 compatible Power Multicore connection cables, and Socapex SL 419 compatible single-phase powerCON TRUE1 Power Multicore Split cable configurations enable the streamlining and increased cost-efficiency of cabling processes.
The rewireable power multicore cable assemblies are specified for use in video wall, lighting and audio applications, in indoor and outdoor event, theatre, and other media production environments. Complementing C

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Europe - CAST Group of Companies has announced Controllux as an exclusive distributor of BlackTrax in Europe. Controllux will cover key areas in the Benelux region including the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Expanding on its established role as a key distributor of CAST’s software solutions, wysiwyg and Vivien, Controllux has further expanded its portfolio with the inclusion of the entire BlackTrax hardware range.
BlackTrax is a vision-based tracking system that connects to different third-party applications, such as lighting consoles, media servers, immersive audio sys

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Australia - Jeromy Young, co-founder of Atomos, has returned to the business as managing director and CEO. Young, who was previously CEO of Atomos for over 10 years, retired from executive duties in November 2021 to pursue other business and personal interests. Several of his subsequent business activities were aligned with the broader video technology industry, and he will bring that wider perspective to his existing knowledge of Atomos and its markets.
“I feel privileged and very excited to be back at the head of the company I helped to build. I have a very clear vision of how

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UK - Christie HS Series projectors powered a sparkling seasonal projection mapping experience at Waddesdon Manor, a 19th century Grade 1 listed National Trust site in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
Yes Events deployed 11 Christie DWU23-HS 1DLP laser projectors – supplied by Christie partner A.C. Entertainment Technologies – to map the 10-minute content designed by mapping expert Jamie Shiels. The content, inspired by the festive season and popular children’s books, was projected onto the façade of the French Renaissance-style Loire chateau for festive revellers to enjoy as pa

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USA - Christie’s principal product developer Mike Perkins, has been awarded the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Award in Scientific and Engineering, along with three other recipients, for his work on the design and development of the Christie E3LH projection system, developed in partnership with Dolby Laboratories. The Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards honour individuals and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant and lasting ways to motion pictures.
The Christie E3LH Dolby Vision Cinema Projection System is the first pro

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France - Naostage has released its Kratos software to the public as a free download. KRATOS serves as the central hub for Naostage’s K System, the automatic beaconless 3D tracking solution, and allows users to manage automations and output tracking data in real time to AV systems (sound, light, video and any third-party system). Its multiple functionalities help users create fully automated and interactive live events and visitor attraction shows, as well as immersive spaces for the public.
In the software, users can design their own stage, set up zones to automate AV effects i

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Spain - Humly kicks off the new year with fresh accessories and features for its twice-award-winning Humly Booking Device, a hardware booking solution introduced last February at ISE 2023. Humly will unveil its latest Booking Device innovations at ISE 2024 later this month, including a new network-enabled accessory that improves powering and control functionalities for desk integrations.
Now shipping and available worldwide, Humly’s Booking Device is a slim, small, and flexible device for mounting on and underneath a variety of surfaces where people work, gather, and collaborat

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Spain - Ross Video, making its show debut, will be showcasing its latest end-to-end corporate solutions.
Ross’ corporate end-to-end solutions will take centre stage. There will also be a focus on Ross’ latest meeting room control system, Quorum, PTZ cameras, and X300/350 Pan/Tilt Heads - which enable broadcast quality video production from organisations across the globe.
In addition, Oscar Juste, senior vice-president of global sales at Ross Video, will be sharing his expertise and industry insight at the ISE Content Production & Distribution Summit on Wednesday, 3

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Thailand - L&E Beyond, a division of the Bangkok-based Lighting and Equipment Co. Ltd. (L&E), established by industry professionals over three decades ago, has unveiled the largest LED Volume in Southeast Asia (ASEAN). Elevating the region’s virtual production experience to world-class standards, and by using familiar, high-calibre equipment, it aims to attract both local audiences and international clients.
Contributing to its appeal are Brompton’s Tessera LED video processing solutions, which offer unprecedented colour management capabilities and an ultra-realistic v

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UK - Gamesys London, an international online gaming operator, wished to modernise and collaborate in their office space. The plans for the new office included 30 meeting rooms and two all-hands meeting rooms, as well as corporate messaging throughout the building.
Everything had to be compatible with Gamesys' existing platforms and programmes. They required a dependable and experienced partner who could collaborate with them throughout the construction process, deliver high-quality products and services, and meet their deadlines.
Marquee One, a company that provides audio-v

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Italy - Milan-based production service Moviechrome has recently introduced its Moviechrome Pixel Reality Studio LED Volume, a cornerstone in virtual production and the first studio in Europe that features Absen PR technology with a 2.5 pixel pitch resolution. Powered by Brompton Technology LED processing, it is suited for a wide array of productions, from high-budget blockbusters to indie films, automotive inserts, packshots and consumption shots.
“The idea for the Moviechrome Pixel Reality Studio LED Volume stemmed from a desire to revolutionise the film and production industry

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Spain - Modulo Pi will introduce its latest media servers’ developments at Integrated Systems Europe 2024. Visitors will have a chance to experience an interactive LED setup powered by the Modulo Kinetic media server. Furthermore, Modulo Pi’s multi-projector auto-calibration module will be highlighted with a sphere projection mapping.
Modulo Kinetic powers an interactive LED display In collaboration with LED manufacturer Absen and technical provider Alabama Media, Modulo Pi will showcase an interactive LED experience at its booth. The LED display will feature two walls and a

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UK - Hive has announced the appointment of Nigel Sadler to the role of sales director. Sadler's background in the world of live entertainment and show business, along with his extensive career, positions him to drive Hive's vision of democratising the media engine market forward.
Sadler has dedicated more than two decades to the lighting and event industry. After working as a teacher at Mountview Theatre School and the BRIT School, Sadler began his industry career as a sales manager at M&M Lighting in 1992, before later taking on influential roles at ETC Europe and DHA. Throug

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The Netherlands - Kramer has expanded its senior leadership team, with the appointment of experienced AV professional Lukasz Czajkowski as its new EMEA customer service director.
Based at Kramer’s EMEA HQ in Amstelveen, Netherlands, Lukasz brings considerable senior management experience to the Kramer team, having held top-level customer support, care and experience-focused positions at several leading global organizations, including IBM, Unisys, and Sonos, where he spent more than 15 years.
Reporting to Peter Baxter, senior vice president (SVP) for EMEA, Czajkowski will

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Italy - MovieChrome, a video production company located in the heart of Milan, has transformed its facilities, integrating a virtual production studio to enhance its offering to clients. The first virtual studio to use Absen’s Pixel Reality (PR) series, the team at MovieChrome is now fully equipped to bring to life visionary projects.
Based in the creative centre, in Milan, MovieChrome has established itself as an innovative video production house, launching its tabletop department back in 2018, which has since become a benchmark service in the international special effects mark

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Spain - Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) will return to Barcelona (30 January - 2 February 2024), billed as ‘the most comprehensive exhibition for the pro AV and systems integration sectors and is set to raise the bar once again’.
Mike Blackman, managing director, Integration Systems Events says: "Without a doubt, ISE is your ‘destination for innovation’, and we will prove that this is not just a claim. With more than 1,200 confirmed exhibitors and the biggest ever show floor space, attendees will have plenty of opportunities to discover innovations at ISE 2024.
“I

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USA - Virtual event production company, The Famous Group, are well-known for creating memorable virtual fan experiences. Harnessing the power of Stage Precision’s SP software, The Famous Group has stepped into a new era of virtual event control, thanks to SP’s camera calibration tools, which they recently deployed on projects at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
“We’ve been working with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC at the Bank of America stadium since 2022,” recalls Erik Beaumont, head of mixed reality at The Famous Group. “Unlike othe
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