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20 August 2024

UK - Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries chose a custom LED video wall from Leyard Europe as the main display in the public area, or loggia, of the Weston Library, home to the library service’s special collections.

The Leyard Europe TVF LED video wall was delivered to replace an existing LCD video wall installed pre-pandemic during a major building-wide AV refresh, designed by AV consultants Hewshott and installed by Reflex Ltd, part of Aura. Leyard Europe was selected through an early process, consisting of comparison between five different LED brands.

As AV consultant Daniel Brooks explains, it “best met the client requirements, providing both quality and value and, thanks to Leyard’s European manufacturing facility, faster delivery than competitors. This benefitted the project timeline and reduced the environmental impact of international shipping

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15 August 2024

Mexico - Evoke Studios, specialising in visual performance design technologies and content production for dynamic and virtual environments, has announced a strategic partnership with Malak XR Virtual Production Studios, a virtual production industry leader in Mexico.  

This collaboration was officially launched to television and production companies during a three-day demo event. The partnership combines decades of industry experience with the latest in virtual production technology, television, and film production, setting new standards for content production in Mexico.  

By integrating advanced real-time engines and immersive digital environments, Evoke Studios and Malak Virtual Production Studios aim to enhance creative narratives, reduce production costs, and significantly speed up the production process.  

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15 August 2024

UK - AbsenLive, Absen’s dedicated live events brand, will be showcased for the first time at PLASA Show 2024 - the UK’s leading trade event for live entertainment technology.

Taking place at Olympia London from 1-3 September, the AbsenLive Experience Zone will be on show in the Olympia Room to add a live event atmosphere to the space. The 182m² Experience Zone will transform into a festival stage, featuring Absen’s innovative LED displays. Visitors will experience live event footage and real-time demonstrations.

The zone will showcase the versatility of Absen’s LED solutions designed for the live events industry. Central to the display will be the JP5 Pro and JP8 Pro from the AbsenLive Jupiter Pro Series, alongside the Jupiter Series JP6 V2. These ultra-lightweight, transparent displays are ideal for touring, offering quick setup and impress

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14 August 2024

South Africa - Beetek has announced the appointment of DWR Distribution as its official distributor in South Africa with the second stock order arriving soon.

With this partnership, DWR will offer the complete range of Beetek products including armoured multi-core fibre, active optical HDMI, stackable cable reels, extenders and adapters.

“Since the first conversation with Duncan Riley and Dylan Jones, I immediately knew that DWR was the perfect partner for Beetek,” said Aaron Lange, Beetek International Team. “They understood the products, asked all the right questions, and were able to see the little details that set Beetek apart from the others.”

“Beetek offers an extensive product range that will complement all of our current AV solutions and allow us to support system integrators with their future installations,” said Dylan Jo

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14 August 2024

USA - Newark Airport’s new Terminal A is now open. The one million square foot facility with 33 gates represents the largest single investment in New Jersey in the Port Authority’s history. The terminal boasts 21st-century technology, inspiring public art, world-renowned retailers, and locally inspired concessions.

Complementing the public art programme is an immersive digital journey that captivates passengers with the Garden State's renowned landmarks, art, and innovations through a series of permanent large-scale multimedia installations designed to prioritise the New Jersey sense of place that is distinct to the aesthetic and design of Terminal A.

Completed in 2023, Newark's Terminal A now joins LaGuardia's Terminal B as the only two airport terminals in North America awarded the highest Skytrax rating. The terminal served 15m passengers in i

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13 August 2024

China/Germany - Interest in the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2024) extended far beyond the borders of Europe. Beijing-based programme organisers Hologram Jasmine used Disguise’s virtual production capabilities for CCTV’s Football Connections special telecast series spotlighting the tournament hosted by Germany on 14 June - 14 July.

Hologram Jasmine partnered with Disguise last year on live virtual production broadcasts related to the opening and closing ceremonies of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Building on that relationship and working with a tight production schedule, the Hologram Jasmine team used striking visual effects to attract young viewers for events such as Euro 2024’s opening ceremony, creating an immersive and vibrant atmosphere for the audience.

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12 August 2024

USA - To capture music legend Billy Joel’s historic 100th consecutive performance of his residency at Madison Square Garden, show producers turned to ARRI’s Alexa 35 and Mini LF cameras for this primetime broadcast on CBS. The concert has since set new standards for live concert broadcasts, earned multiple Emmy nominations, and impressed exacting artist Billy Joel who praised the result: “I’m never comfortable how I look on camera, but this is the best our show has ever looked on film.”

The live performance took place on 28 March 2024 and was a crowning achievement in Joel’s unprecedented MSG residency. Producers realised the visual presentation needed to match the magnitude of the moment. “We knew this wasn’t just another show,” said Barry Ehrmann, executive producer at Enliven Entertainment. “Billy’s 100th concert at The Garden was a

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09 August 2024

Italy - Trans Audio Video (TAV), one of the leading brands of cine-video-photo production products, and Sony Europe supported the creation of exclusive images during Vasco Rossi's live concerts held in Milan from 7-20 June and then in Bari from the 25-30 June. For the first time as many as 22 cameras were used, most of them with full-frame sensors, all part of the Sony line-up to create a film about the iconic rock star during the live events at the San Siro stadium.

The Stadio Comunale in Bibione on 2 June hosted the zero dates of Vasco's tour, where filming with the same Sony cameras was tested and optimised.

Director Pepsy Romanoff, with the Except production company and the technical supervision of the production services company EMG Italia, wanted to give a typical cinematographic connotation to the filming. The aim of conveying the intense emot

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09 August 2024

UK - ROE Visual is pleased to announce its participation in the PLASA Show 2024, London's international event for live entertainment technology, held from 1-3 September at Olympia London.

ROE Visual has earned a solid reputation in the market with a legacy of delivering high-quality, reliable products that endure the challenges of touring while providing captivating visual effects. At PLASA 2024, the ROE Visual booth will showcase LED screens designed explicitly for rental applications in both indoor and outdoor environments. Visitors are invited to experience these innovative products, engage with the expert team to learn about featured technologies and stay abreast of the latest market trends.

ROE Visual will feature its acclaimed Topaz series in a breathtaking curved setup and the new outdoor series Vanish ST. Specifically designed to meet the dem

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08 August 2024

UK - Avolites’ D9 lighting console, and an Avolites AI Qgen media server running Avo’s proprietary Synergy protocol, were at the heart of lighting and video control for Arcadia Spectacular’s new live experience launching their Dragonfly conceptual art installation, which debuted at Glastonbury 2024.

Originated and designed by Arcadia’s Pip Rush (creative director) and Bert Cole (technical director), the 30m-long, 8.5m-high biomechanical dragonfly is built from an ex Royal Navy Sea King helicopter and was surrounded by a 50,000-capacity evolved geometric ‘energy field’ at the festival.

The sculpture ‘awakened’ every night of Glasto at 23:30, presenting Warraloo - a breathtaking nine-minute show developed by Arcadia in collaboration with the Whadjuk Noongar nation of Western Australia and based on the dragonfly’s pup

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08 August 2024

Colombia - 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.

To honour these vital ecosystems and raise awareness about their conservation, Parque Empresarial El Tesoro created La Selva, a sensory experience made possible through a realistic and immersive digital environment developed by Lonko Labs.

La Selva features a 13m (43ft) diameter and 8.5m (288ft) high dome with a negative pressure system. The exterior closely resembles a traditional maloca or jungle dwelling, while inside the dome, six 13,500lm Christie HS Series projectors are blended

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07 August 2024

Spain/UK – LED displays from Spanish manufacturer Alfalite have been installed in a new centre of excellence for education and research in AV content and process at London’s University of Greenwich. The centre, which has been named SHIFT (Shared Hub for Immersive Future Technologies), aims to be a pioneer in the study and development of advanced AV technologies.

The installation includes an Alfalite Modularpix Pro 1.5 ORIM VP XR LED wall, which will provide an advanced platform for the creation and display of XR content. The system was supplied and installed by Mo-Sys along with StarTracker Max systems and other XR solutions for a complete VP XR experience.

Through the new centre, the University of Greenwich will design virtual production training programmes for industry professionals, participate in research and knowledge exchange projects to id

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07 August 2024

USA - As a New York City XR Studio dedicated to democratising virtual production, WLab leverages cutting-edge Brompton Technology LED processing and Pixreal Avatar series, offering a unique opportunity for first-time virtual production filmmakers to kickstart their journey in this revolutionary field.

WLab emerged from a fundamental quandary: the world of virtual production, while evolving rapidly within studios such as Disney, Amazon, and Sony, remains an enigma and a luxury to students, artists, and independent creators. “We questioned why such a critical and transformative aspect of modern filmmaking should only be accessible to a privileged few, and how we could resolve this imbalance,” says WLab’s co-founder, Tommy Wu.

With a team of passionate filmmakers from New York University (NYU), School of Visual Arts (SVA), and Savannah College of

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06 August 2024

UAE - Zenon Dubai at Kempinski Central Avenue in the Dubai Mall, is a new restaurant and lounge that, using cutting edge immersive technology with AI-powered performances and interactive displays, promises its customers an unforgettable sensory experience. It is the first nightclub in Dubai to be fitted with all-Ayrton moving lights.

The design, installation, programming and system integration were all the responsibility of Alex Douglas, lighting consultant with Em-Tec, UAE’s leading AV installation and maintenance provider. Douglas put Ayrton fixtures front and centre of his design, alongside two floor-to-ceiling video walls and two holograms. He chose Ayrton Zonda 3 FX, Zonda 9 FX and Cobra fixtures to create an elaborate overhead ‘chandelier’ comprising 3 concentric circular trusses suspended 18m above the DJ and lounge area, augmented by a side dis

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05 August 2024

China - DirectOut has announced Digital Media Technology Co (DMT) as a new distributor for its audio solutions in the Greater China region.

Founded in Hong Kong in 1990, DMT has established itself as a leading supplier of audio and video system solutions. With four additional offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Taipei, DMT offers a full range of services, from design to support.

"DMT's technical expertise and deep understanding of the market make them an ideal partner," said Luca Giaroli, chief solution officer at DirectOut. "This collaboration ensures optimal integration of our audio solutions."

Over the years, DMT has successfully implemented complex installations, including music recording systems and networked post-production environments, expanding its reach and capabilities in the broadcast, music production, and live sound sect

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05 August 2024

UK - Sports executive Sandy Case, formerly CEO of iSportConnect, has joined the Creative Technology Group (CT) as SVP of sport. Case will spearhead the company’s global sports business, connecting CT's live events experts and solutions with clients across the world. Prior to joining, Case served as the CEO of iSportConnect.

“We have a great sports business that goes back to the very start of the company. Our plan is now to build on what has been achieved and for this to become a truly global market sector for us,” said Graham Andrews, global president for NEP Live Events and CEO of Creative Technology Group.

“I am excited about Sandy joining our business and I know his experience in the world of sports will be very complementary to the skills we already have in our team. I am looking forward to working with him to develop this important part

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05 August 2024

UK - Two years ago, PCL Live opened its doors cater for Northeast Scotland’s production needs. Investing in the latest technology and using the team’s extensive experience, the company quickly established itself.

From the start, it had a large focus on Leyard Europe LED screens. Significant expansion continues that focus, as does a recent investment in Leyard’s LN Series, which is helping the company go from strength to strength.

“We now have over 200m2 of Leyard video wall including CFO, NEV and MGP, plus the recent addition of the new LN Series, all of which has been very good and extremely versatile,” says Alex Sherman, business development and technical manager at PCL Live.

“Because the LN Series is both indoor and outdoor rated and the panels are so easily connected together, we can quickly create amazing structures. This has

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01 August 2024

India - Christie DWU23-HS laser projectors play a pivotal role in a new light and sound show at Osmania University, transforming the façade of its Arts College building into a canvas for breathtaking visual displays. 

Located in Hyderabad, Osmania University is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education. The university undertook this large-scale nighttime spectacle to celebrate and preserve its rich history and foster pride and appreciation for its heritage among students, faculty, and visitors.

The project is designed to enhance the educational experience by offering an innovative and engaging way to explore Osmania University’s journey since its founding in 1917.  

Aura Bright Light India Pvt Ltd integrated the project and was instrumental in bringing this display to reality. Its expertise in integra

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01 August 2024

USA - Michigan’s multi-genre Electric Forest music festival ramped up its AV offering this year, with the monumental Sherwood Court stage’s proscenium arch LED screen displaying content powered by tvONE’s Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer Media Servers, which are distributed by ACT Entertainment in North America.

Visual solutions company Observatory, which has provided scenic visual content and delivery/VJ services for Electric Forest’s Sherwood Court Stage since 2022, were brought on by Leisure Expert Group - the creative directors of Insomniac, who part own the festival. Observatory’s Simon Harris and his team worked closely with Leisure Expert Group to transform their visual brief into animated visual content.

To realise the visual delivery, they specified two Green Hippo Hippotizer V4 Tierra+ MK2 Media Servers, provided by Screenworks NEP

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30 July 2024

UAE - Creative Technology APAC has recently increased its stock of Ayrton fixtures, adding 30 Argo 6 Wash fixtures to its existing inventory of Ayrton Diablo LED profiles.

The general manager Marcus Lim explains why the company decided to invest in Argo 6 Wash: “We were looking to expand our stock of wash fixtures with an IP65 rated unit and, after some internal evaluation against other similar products, we found that Argo 6 Wash was the best fit for our market segment. It’s a good all round wash light, with an added plus point of offering a pixel map option. We also like the weight, size, lumen output, and of course the IP rating.

“In addition to this, we have a long working relationship with the local distributor for Ayrton, Total Solution Marketing, and we know we can rely on their service and support over the lifetime of the products.”

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30 July 2024

Portugal - Europalco has announced a significant expansion of its facilities. The acquisition of an adjacent 18,000m² land increases Europalco's total operational area to 42,000m², nearly doubling the current space and extending the perimeter to almost 1 kilometre.

"This major step reflects our continued commitment to growth and innovation," said Pedro Magalhães, CEO of Europalco. "The expansion will allow us to double the capacity of our main warehouse from 4,000m² to 8,000m², creating 12,000m² of storage space. This increase will significantly optimise logistics, improve production capacity, and further modernise and streamline our facilities."

Magalhães continued, "Throughout our 27-year history, the dedication and hard work of our exceptional team have driven Europalco's success. Every employee has played a vital role in our continued grow

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23 July 2024

UK - Originally only seen on sets of large-scale Hollywood productions like The Mandalorian and most recently in Barbie and Dune blockbusters, virtual production (VP) is becoming an important element of the modern-day education. Leading institutions like Sunderland University, University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and Solent University Southampton have embraced Brompton LED processing as part of their VP offering, providing their students and teaching staff with the real-world experience, allowing them to creatively utilise this innovative solution in their work.

CJP Broadcast Service Solutions has been offering a wide range of services in the broadcast, corporate, education and sports sectors, leveraging partner technologies like Brompton’s Tessera LED processors to enable organisations, businesses, and community groups to maxi

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23 July 2024

Portugal - Europalco staged the 2024 sales convention for the Super Bock Group, the largest Portuguese beverage company. Agency No More organised this event, bringing together 800 attendees at the Sala Tejo in Lisbon.

The 2024 sales convention sought to celebrate and inspire the Super Bock sales team, and No More chose Europalco to bring this vision to life. The preparation for this event took approximately two months and involved a team of 40 Europalco professionals.

The event’s theme, ‘Explorers’, aimed to transport the audience through various exploration scenarios, such as mountains, oceans, and space. The main challenge was to design a screen capable of immersing the audience in these dynamic environments. The solution was an impressive 180-degree screen design that enveloped more than half of the audience, measuring approximately 60 linea

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19 July 2024

Europe - AC/DC kicked off their Power Up tour on 17 May in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Patrick Woodroffe and Terry Cook of Woodroffe Bassett Design worked on the production design for this widely anticipated tour.

“We wanted the stage lighting and video to work together and feel as one,” said Cook, who is the lighting designer for the tour, whilst Woodroffe serves as its creative director. “We knew from the start that we would have screens that opened to allow the look of the show to grow. The show concept was to start with a video intro, something the AC/DC fans love and want. We want to make it feel personal to them, so we localize the video at each venue.

“When the show starts, our first camera shots are of the fans, as this tour is all about the music and the fans. As the show continues, we want the stage to grow, which why the video