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Projecting Images Support Cher’s Big Show

Projecting Images Support Cher’s Big Show

LAS VEGAS — Not many performers are known the world over by one single name. Fewer still get offered a three-year extension on their four-decade career with a multi-million dollar gig at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. But Cher isn’t filling the Colosseum’s maw all by herself. She’s supported by layers of artistry that include choreographed dancers and aerialists, costumes by Bob Mackie and innovative staging and lighting technology, including moving images projected by Christie projectors.

Elation Professional ELED Fresnel

Elation Professional’s ELED Fresnel, powered by LEDs, is an updated version of a classic white Fresnel stage light. Instead of the traditional halogen lamp, the ELED Fresnel uses a 50-watt, 6,000k white LED module as its light source. This module, comprised of a cluster of white LEDs, emits an output equivalent to a 500-watt halogen lamp, but draws only 75 watts of power. Along with energy savings, the LEDs generate less heat and are rated for 100,000 hours under normal operating conditions. The ELED Fresnel also has a built-in strobe, 0% to 100% electronic dimming and a 10° to 50° manual zoom. Adjustable barn doors allow for a variety of flat, square and circular beam shaping options. The units also feature internal DMX control, an LDC menu display on the rear of the unit, a 3-pin and 5-pin DMX connection and a multi-voltage internal power supply.  Each unit measures 14.5 inches long, 9.84 inches wide and 14.5 inches high and weighs 11.6 pounds. The MSRP is $899.95.

Airline gripes

    The airlines charging for every little item has got to stop. I am losing my mind. Charge me extra on the actual fare (because the client pays for that), but give me my free can of coke!

 

Daktronics PST-10 Modular Display Panel

Daktronics’ latest addition to the PST product line, the PST-10 modular display panel, takes the cabinet design of the PST series and fuses it with Daktronics MAG-10 technology, an indoor/outdoor display module that uses three-in-one black-stamped light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for improved viewing quality from shorter distances. The PST-10, designed for rental and staging applications, combines the pixel pitch of indoor SMD displays outdoors with the weather resistance and brightness of outdoor through-hole LED products. Protected at an IP-66 environmental rating, the panels shield the LEDs from the elements and use a dark display face for an improved picture. The PST-10 panels can be combined together in a variety of shapes and sizes. They also feature 12 removable MAG-10 modules for design flexibility. Customers can also adjust brightness and color on site. The PST-10 panels join Daktronics’ PST-10i, PST-13, PST-12HD and PST-23 modular display panel line.

Screen Company Names Director of Asian Sales

WARSAW, IN — Da-Lite Screen Company has named Adam Teevan director of Asian sales.  In this newly created position, Teevan will be responsible for maintaining and cultivating customer relationships in the Asia Pacific markets.

Leviton to Open Tennessee Distribution Center

LEBANON, TN —Leviton recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark plans to open a 450,000 square-foot automated distribution facility in the Nashville area in February 2009. The event was attended by Donald Hendler, president and CEO of Leviton, Stephen Sokolow, chairman of Leviton’s board of directors, local business group leaders and government officials.

Alicia Keys Set Designed for Rapid Setup, Break Down

LONDON — With its convex video screen serving as the main projection backdrop, the set for Alicia Keys’ As I Am tour has a dramatic look. But Brilliant Stages engineered it to minimize the drama facing those who would need to set it up and tear it down after each stop.

Lighting the Way for Laser Tag Warriors

LONDON — Lighting supplied by Blinding Light and a design by Mark Mumford helped define the battlefield within The Hangar at London’s O2 for teams of laser tag warriors. Live experience company Sledge, which set up the indoor digital laser tag facility, commissioned the three-month project.

Neo-Industrial Club Washed in Waves of Color

LONDON — With its neutral coloration and cool concrete, stone and opaque metal surfaces, matter, a 2,500-capacity nightclub that opened recently inside the O2 in Greenwich, had plenty of neo-industrial edge, but little chromatic excitement. Dave Parry of Most Technical worked with club owners Keith Reilly and Cameron Leslie and also architects and interior designers William Russell and Sarah Adams of Pentagram to change that.

Let’s Put A Smile On That Face

Buenos Dias Todos,

                         Well my Spanish isn’t quite where I’d like it to be but it is good enough to strike up small talk with some of the Mexican crew and band members I have been working with on the Marco Antonio Solis U.S. tour. Most do speak alright English and the ones who don’t speak too quickly to me so my brain won’t spin. So at the end of the day the communication barrier I once thought was going to be hard to break was quite simple to step through if you’re willing to try.

XL Video Launches XL Events Division

LONDON — XL Video announced the formation of a new division, XL Events, which has been created by consolidating the corporate division of XL Video and AV specialists Show Support. Located in Bromsgrove, U.K. and Hemel Hempstead, U.K., the division will be headed by Rich Rowley, who will oversee 23 associates. Pictured here, from left to right, is Rowley and XL Video managing director Lee Spencer.