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LD Ben Jarrett Uses X-Laser Fixtures to Create Big Arena Looks and Positive Vibes for Beartooth

LD Ben Jarrett Uses X-Laser Fixtures to Create Big Arena Looks and Positive Vibes for Beartooth

A common test for any professional lighting designer is to create an impactful show no matter the size of the venue. Whether a small club or massive stadium, effective lighting energizes the audience, expresses the band’s artistry, and empowers the designer to use all the tools in their creative arsenal. Empowered by X-Laser fixtures and Mercury Laser Control firmware, Designer Ben Jarrett of Squeek Lights in Sayreville, NJ, checked all of those boxes and then some with his design for metalcore band Beartooth on its 2024 North American Tour.Read More »LD Ben Jarrett Uses X-Laser Fixtures to Create Big Arena Looks and Positive Vibes for Beartooth

Lectrosonics Appoints Gordon Moore as Chairman of the Board

Gordon Moore

Lectrosonics, the renowned manufacturer of world class wireless systems for broadcast, film, music, location sound, houses of worship, live sound and theatrical applications, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Gordon Moore as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He retired as President of Lectrosonics in September 2024, after a 35-year career with the company.

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4Wall Energizes Detroit Lions New Uniform Reveal with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

Detroit Lions fans were a patient bunch while their team suffered through years of losing football. But last season, they finally had something to celebrate as their resurgent hometown heroes came within one game of making the Super Bowl. The team’s long-awaited return to glory was marked by many dazzling plays as their coach, Dan Campbell, became famous for his innovative, outside-the-box play calling. This spring, the Lions dazzled fans again. However, this time, the excitement wasn’t the result of a spectacular run or gravity-defying catch; it sprang from the unveiling of sleek new uniforms for the upcoming 2024 season.Read More »4Wall Energizes Detroit Lions New Uniform Reveal with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

Robe Gets Magical for Mat Franco Las Vegas Residency

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Award-winning magician Mat Franco’s current Las Vegas residency—Magic Reinvented Nightly—is staged at the Mat Franco Arena at The LINQ Las Vegas Hotel + Experience, and is a fast-and-furious, thrilling show-stopper full of cool tricks and humor…  immersing and delighting fans. Production and Lighting Designer Scott Chmielewski from design studio DMDS7UDIOS was first asked to create a lighting environment for this show in 2020 when it launched. Chmielewski has worked with Creative Director / Producer Brian Burke on top TV shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent and has crafted his own multidisciplinary lighting aesthetic blending the theatrical with the televisual.Read More »Robe Gets Magical for Mat Franco Las Vegas Residency

CHAUVET Professional Helps Ignacio Rosenberg Connect New Look Il Divo Show to Crowd

Forging into uncharted creative territory is nothing new for Il Divo. From the moment this group was formed under the auspices of Simon Cowell in London on December 16, 2003, the dapper, multinational quartet essentially pioneered the genre of operatic pop, or “popera,” in classical music. Now, two decades and 160 certified gold and platinum hits later, the group remains as eager as ever to embrace bold, new ideas, not only in their music, but also their stage productions. This much is beautifully evident in their current 20th anniversary global tour, which is animated by a vibrant Ignacio (Iggy) Rosenberg lighting design that represents a dramatic departure from previous shows.Read More »CHAUVET Professional Helps Ignacio Rosenberg Connect New Look Il Divo Show to Crowd

InfoComm 2024: FOR-A to Showcase All-in-One XR Solution Ideal for Educators

FOR-A will highlight a turnkey XR package designed for educators at InfoComm 2024 this year. The all-in-one Elitium XR system from FOR-A partner ClassX will be offered with a three-year maintenance agreement with unlimited support and software updates, as well as 20 hours of training. A real-time, multi-camera tracking workstation, Elitium provides a cost-effective way to create virtual studios and augmented/mixed reality production. It is particularly suited for green screen studios and can be used with LED walls. Here’s a video demonstration of the Elitium XR system from NAB 2024:

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Alta Media Created a Digital Solution for the Ravolution Music Festival, with INFiLED Screens

In December 2023, the grand Ravolution Music Festival was held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The event organizer built an incredible stage by applying a creative ProAV solution from Alta Media, including setting up large-scale INFiLED screens. The stage visuals matched the live music created by some of the most talented musicians from all around the world, leaving the attendees with an unforgettable musical experience.Read More »Alta Media Created a Digital Solution for the Ravolution Music Festival, with INFiLED Screens

Anatomy of the Clocktower Sequence for ‘Back to the Future’ on Broadway

How do you get a DeLorean up to 88mph, strike it with a jolt of lightning and send it ‘Back to the Future’ on a Broadway stage… Set Designer Tim Hatley and Video Designer Finn Ross know how and they are now nominated for a Tony Award for their clever design work. In this anatomy of the clocktower sequence they, along with Lighting Designer Hugh Vanstone, Illusions Designer Chris Fisher, Sound Designer Gareth Owen, and Director John Rando give a detailed explanation of how they collectively make the sequence work to the amazement of theatergoers.

Elation TruTone Technology a Pioneering Advancement in Lighting Fidelity

Elation’s Research & Development department embarked on a development project that spanned several years to tackle the challenge of achieving the perfect balance between color accuracy and intensity. The result is TruTone Technology, a groundbreaking advancement that allows designers to adjust CRI from a single fixture in order to find the best lighting fidelity.Read More »Elation TruTone Technology a Pioneering Advancement in Lighting Fidelity

Erwin Van Lokeren Evokes Powerful Images on Racoon Tour with CHAUVET Professional and Splendit

A lot can happen over two-and-a-half years, especially when you’re an award-winning band that has become a national icon. Following the pandemic, mellow rock masters Racoon embarked on an extensive tour of the Netherlands in support of their album. Being the kind of band that thrives on audience interaction, the quartet performed at a very wide variety of venues, from amphitheaters and festivals, to clubs and theatres during their busy 30-month tour. Each show had its own distinctive atmosphere, which is why Racoon’s long-time Lighting Designer, Erwin Van Lokeren created unique looks for every stop along the way.Read More »Erwin Van Lokeren Evokes Powerful Images on Racoon Tour with CHAUVET Professional and Splendit