Following on from the successful launch of two new products at Prolight+Sound, Visual Productions now bring these direct to the UK market: CueluxPro software lighting control and the B-Station, networked button interface. These two new products really complement and enhance the current Visual Productions product line.
CueluxPro is an advanced and scalable software lighting control application.
The new Chroma-Q Inspire LED house light is a powerful multi-purpose creative lighting tool that utilises some of the innovative core technologies found in the popular Chroma-Q Color Force range. Providing a choice of beautiful whites, soft pastels and bold saturates, the Inspire incorporates industry standard DMX-512 control, fully homogenised colour mixing, a high CRI of 90, a powerful 4,000 hot lumens output and an adjustable
Samantha has been appointed as Business Coordinator and commented: "I am very excited to join Aurora in their rapidly growing business and happy to be back in the lighting industry. I have had time out getting married and becoming a mum and now my boys are at school, I felt ready to get back into work and was thrilled when this opportunity came up."
She started her career at Brilliant Stages just out of college and then
The booth was permanently packed with visitors wanting to be among the first to witness the global launch of the new IP65-rated G-Spot, and make sure it lived up to its claim of superior optics and weather-resistant body. A constant stream of water splashing across the chassis left no-one in any doubt.
But equally important, SGM has built up a family of loyal and highly-motivated resellers during the intervening period and the
Entec's team was production managed by Simon Tutchener and crew chiefed by Pete "Pepper" Schofield. The challenge was getting a substantial one off loaded in and set up and rocking in the same day ... although this is something that Entec has honed to a fine art! Soundcheck/rehearsals were scheduled for 1pm.
The Entec team - project man
Chroma-Q's new award-winning Inspire high output, RGBW colour-changing LED House Light and AutoLED II ultra-bright (16,430 lumens) daylight white LED moving head fixture will share their UK tradeshow debut at PLASA Focus 2013. Also on s
"We were looking for the best console for everyday rental and found that the M2GO made the most sense," says Christie Lites CEO Huntly Christie. "It was the only console in its category to offer powerful onboard processing with a small footprint."
The M2GO is equipped with a fast, dual-core processor with no external computer required. Having set Martin records earlier in the year
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The 16 x LEDWash 600s and 10 MMX Spots formed the core of the lighting rig and were used for a variety of tasks and effects including washing the stage with many colours and hues, and for creating complex multi-layered effects with the MMXs.
Timo was hugely impressed with the reliability of the fixtures - which was 100% for the whole tour!
He's looking forward to using more of Robe's latest tec
Steve Wells, RML operations manager commented,"Comic Relief is one of those National Treasures that as a company we are always so proud to be involved in and support. For a rental company or manufacturer, high profile show such as this are an ideal opportunity to showcase their most recent products and it goes without saying, that as a company, RML will always help the lighting designer achieve their desired look. With this in mind we provided Chris Kempton with the Mil
Forty-eight Nexus 4x4 fixtures were placed in vertical columns equidistantly on stage and used for their pixel-mapping capabilities to accompany hip-hop group and headliner Wu-Tang Clan, and performances of Jurassic 5, Beach House band, Puscifer, Pretty Lights and Two Door Cinema Club.
"Nexus 4x4 were stacked into six c
"Given my previous experience with the Vipers on the 2012 Grey Cup, I encouraged him to try out the Vipers instead," Robert Sondergaard stated. "I was very impressed with their speed and output and I knew he would be as well."
The Vipers were hung on three set arches as wel
The theatre, which is the second largest performing arts complex in Cape Town (after the Artscape Theatre Centre), purchased four Philips Strand Wallrack Dimmer 24 x 2.5kW, two Philips Strand Wallrack Dimmer 6 x 5kW - 25 Amp, and four Philips Strand Wallrack Dimmer 6 x 2.5kW units from Philips Strand Lighting's South African dealer DWR Distribution.
"We chose Strand because it is a trusted name in theatr
Sponsoring the event are leading lighting innovators Chauvet Profession
Steve Wells, operations manager at RML said of the new investment, "The Sharpy has been such a successful purchase for RML, when we heard about the Sharpy Wash 330, we had to see it. The unit is extremely diverse and the multi function aspect means that the lighting designer has so many more options when using them. The concept that you could have a whole rig of just one type of fixture, but are able to create a much more varied look, is potentia
Hobday joined Artistic Licence as a technician in 2000. Over the years, he rose up the ranks, becoming managing director in 2010. Now, with many years of invaluable experience built up at the company, he feels the time is right to seek a different challenge.
"I am grateful for my time at Artistic," comments Hobday. "I have learnt a lot about the lighting industry during my time here. But horizons expand, and I want
Hoepker joins PLASA from Electronic Theatre Controls after 19 years where she oversaw ETC's trade shows and events.
PLASA CEO Matthew Griffiths comments: "Laura is a respected and highly regarded industry peer and we are so pleased to welcome her to help us grow our regional events in North America."
PLASA director of media, sales, and marketing Jackie Tien added: "We look forward to our long-time and respecte
The F-Light 20 is available to hire in the UK from Flare Lighting.
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At this year's Prolight+Sound Laserworld launched the 'big brothers' of both series, which have an extremely high output power. The new devices of the Pure Sapphire Compact Series are the PS-36.000RGB Compact and the PS-70.000RGB Compact with output performances of up to 36 watt and 70 watt respectively. They are ideal especially for huge indoor events, like in large halls or discos and even for
Using Pro Clean Supreme on a regular basis reduces clogging, extends the life of haze and smoke machines and keeps atmospheric effects performing at their highest level.
By providing longevity of the heat exchanger, Pro Clean Supreme is both a professional and cost-effective cleaning solution. It is water-based and leaves no residue.
By using the highest grade ingredients available while remaining eco-friendly
With Austin as home base, High End Systems takes a special approach to the festival, both in su
"The system consists of 42 10" LED S-Strips and 14 5" LED S-Strips, all driven by a Schnick Schnack Systems Long Distance (L
The championships were held in northern Italy's Val di Fiemme, with the audio infrastructure supplied by rental company Jam Session.
"We were considering new digital consoles for our rental stock and particularly for the Nordic World Ski Championships. Af
The first leg of the tour featured a custom-made typewriter, an addition that, while elaborate and impressive, could be distracting for audience members. Fortunately, inspiration struck guitarist Bo Rineheart as he looked over at the fly rail system lit by back light.
Jay Waddell, Needtobreathe's lighting designer of the last five years, drew upon that inspiration to create a different b
