The U2 360° tour started on 30 June 2009 in Camp Nou in Barcelona and will go on until the summer of 2011. This month, it finally sets foot in Belgium. Both the spectacular stage, as well as the transformable LED screen were made possible by Belgian companies.
StageCo was responsible for the construction of the impressive stage
Designed for residential AV, commercial AV, and digital signage applications, the DIGI-HD-UHR2 transmits 1080p video up to 150ft, 720p and 1080i video up to 300ft, and 480i and 480p video up to 300ft. Built-in buffering and amplification allow multiple units to be linked for greater distances, and ESD protection safeguards connected equipment from power strikes and surges.
The DIGI-HD-UHR2 employs Intelix HDsh?k processing, whi
This year's ceremony was held on 8 August at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles and aired the following day on the Fox Network. Lighting design veteran Tom Kenny created animated looks to match the show's youthful energy using Martin's LC Series LED panels for backdrop graphics, as well as Martin Atomic 3000 strobes and MAC 2000 Wash XB moving heads.
"All in all, the clarit
Show director Nicola Rowland commented: "The universally positive feedback and the strong
The task of implementing the AV systems at the Pavilion fell to the Paris office of ETC, which has specialised in the design and automation of large-scale image projection since its formation in 1981. ETC's joint project managers David Baillot and Nicolas Paineau worked on-site to ensure the smooth installation of the AV systems afte
The live BBC telecast saw a much publicised reunion between Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow of Take That onstage for the first time in 15 years, and the star-studded line up also included Tom Jones, Alesha Dixon, Alexandra Burke, Katherine Jenkins, James Blunt, Enrique Iglesias, The Saturdays, Pixie Lott and many others including the band of the Coldst
Sculptor Animation Toolkit is an add-on for 3ds Max, a software package commonly used to animate films, movies, and games. The contemporary demands of technical theatre require a simple, flexible plotting tool that retains awareness of the restrictions of physical equipment and Sculptor Toolkit fills this niche by combining the safety and robustness o
There are still places available for the event, which is being held in conjunction with Green Hippo at AC-ET's Northern sales office in Leeds. Technical staff from both companies will be on hand to demonstrate the full functionality of the Hippotizer, which has long been recognised as one of the leading media servers in the
This follows the successful trial at this summer's InfoComm expo in Las Vegas, where visitors donned active stereo shutter glasses to experience one of the unforgettable moments of the show. They were able to view specially-created 3D content on a huge Supernova Infinity screen, equipped with a 0.8 low gain material to provide unique contrast and horizontal half gain viewing angles.
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"Picturall is a company with a flair for the technical and an eye for innovation," says Colin Clarke, senior technical sales & support manager, Bright Space Technologies. "
The successor to the DHD700 digital projector, the DHD800 is designed for use in applications including rental staging, houses of
Kidd joins Arcstream bringing 22 years experience from previous positions which have included JC Decaux and RBS with a background in business development and marketing.
Neil Dickinson, Arcstream AV's managing director comments, "Liam is a great addition to the Arcstream team, bringing with him experience in AV technology and a passion for what companies can achieve if they use the latest products to
Brittany Ferries are a leading provider of Western Channel ferry routes to Spain and France from the UK and Republic of Ireland. Depending on route and time of year, the ships feature entertainment programmes, including resident music duos, cabaret singers, close-up magic and headlining illusion sets, through to cocktail pianists, tribute acts and DJ sets - even a full pantomime pr
Many exciting items will be available for purchase, including the 2010 Holiday Cards, sold in packs o
The Tattoo's projections were designed, as they have been for the last five years, by Ross Ashton and his new projection practice, The Projection Studio. Once again, Ashton conceived a show that utilised the full 90m width of the walls of Edinburgh Castle as a projection surface for images to complement the action taking place on the Esplanade below.
The Lights of Liberty show is sponsored by Historical Philadelphia Inc., with the support of Pennsylvan
Moving forward, Clockworxx, led by Albert Seaward, will join the Media Powerhouse group of companies further strengthening its audio visual offering. The trad
The Commonwealth Games are being organized for the 19th time this year - and for the first time ever in India. During the event, thousands of athletes from the members of the Commonwealth of Nations compete against one another in 17 sports and four parasports.
At the start of the ceremony, a huge helium balloon
Managing director Stuart Holmes says, "Louise will be focused on ensuring our channel partners understand how our services are tailored to complement the products in our portfolio. She will be an integral part of the sales division of the company, and I am delighted to welcome her on board
Although it measured a substantial 22m x 18m, its size was not its only remarkable feature. The model formed the centre-piece of a multimedia presentation, launching the master plan for the city as it expands over the next two decades.
An 11m screen carried a short movie running on three edge-blended projectors, with sound tracks in English and Arabic. Simultaneously, a
The intellaspot XT-1 features a powerful optical system, producing an extreme 20,000 lumens output from the 850w HID lamp, while also providing clear projections with a large zoom range of 11°- 55°. It features a fast mechanical iris, variable soft edge, and electronic strobing, in addition to smooth CMY colour mixing and variable CTO. A fixed color wheel allows instant colour choices via easily exchangeable dichroic filters.
Built on an entirely new platform, the in
Held in conjunction with Green Hippo at AC-ET's Northern sales office in Leeds, technical staff from both companies were on hand to demonstrate the full functionality of the Hippotizer.
The open day also showcased other new products in A.C. Video's extensive portfolio of leading brands, including the
With more than 200 stars on hand to speak, sing, play or perform during the evening's festivities, every one of the nearly 37,000 attendees wanted a close-up view of the stage. Corporate Magic, the official event producer
This involved three of the four major sites - Cofton Park in Birmingham for the beatification of the now Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman; Bellahouston Park in Glasgow, celebrating an open air Mass; and for a meeting of religious leaders and school students at St Mary's University College in Twickenham, Surrey.
XL Events was working for production companies WRG in Birmingham and Twickenham and DF Concerts in Glasgow and had been involved in the planning for thi
