In Memoriam: Randy Mayer, 48
Randy Mayer, longtime Director of Concert Touring for Screenworks/NEP, died Aug. 2. He was 48. Based in the Los Angeles area, Mayer joined Screenworks in… Read More »In Memoriam: Randy Mayer, 48
Pytch, Chauvet Professional Rock World Procurement Awards
Organizers of the World Procurement Awards, which celebrates the achievements of companies and individuals involved in the procurement supply chain, wanted to endow their show with a “rock vibe” to reflect the bold convention-challenging attitude that drives that industry. Helping to convey this mood was a dynamic production and lighting design by Pytch that emulated the look and feel of rock shows throughout the 02 Intercontinental Hotel in London.Read More »Pytch, Chauvet Professional Rock World Procurement Awards
In Memoriam: James Poole, Lighting Designer/Director, 34
Edward “James” Poole, 34, lighting designer/director, died July 19, 2022, a day before his 35th birthday. Poole was most recently out on tour as lighting designer/director with The Pretty Reckless. Before that, he spent about five years on the road as Tracy Lawrence’s LD.
RatPac Controls Hires Veteran Lighting Programmer Joshua Thatcher
Boosting its internal ranks of experts, RatPac Controls has hired renowned Lighting Programmer Joshua Thatcher, who comes from a lengthy career on set, as well as IATSE Local 728’s in-house Instructor who focused on lighting control and lighting technology. With credits ranging from TV series Star Trek: Picard and Loki, to features like one of the summer’s biggest hits, Top Gun: Maverick, Thatcher is an industry professional who brings over 20 years of experience to RatPac Controls. Read More »RatPac Controls Hires Veteran Lighting Programmer Joshua Thatcher
LD Joe Cabrera ][ Selects Ayrton MagicBlade-R for Tears for Fears’ ‘Tipping Point’ Tour
Tears for Fears has wrapped the North American leg of their Tipping Point World Tour 2022 in support of the duo’s comeback album of the same name. Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal treated fans to favorites from their new album as well as classics from throughout the years in an amphitheater tour with lighting design by Joe Cabrera ][ who chose 48 Ayrton MagicBlade-R fixtures for effects lighting. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.Read More »LD Joe Cabrera ][ Selects Ayrton MagicBlade-R for Tears for Fears’ ‘Tipping Point’ Tour
Dustin L. Derry Expresses Flamenco Passion with Chauvet Professional
There are many reasons why Dustin L. Derry always embraces the opportunity to light dance performances. High on this list is the opportunity it affords him to depart from the conventional use of colors and patterns. “What’s nice about dance, is you don’t have to think so literally about ‘natural’ lighting,” said the Chicago-based designer. “In dance, you can push deep into the surreal and express yourself in new ways to support the choreographer’s vision. You can focus on individual elements, like live musicians, and help blend them into the background, and then pull specific dancers or ideas into the foreground and vice versa depending on the needs of the moment. I don’t think this presents any challenges, so much as it opens new doors for me creatively.”Read More »Dustin L. Derry Expresses Flamenco Passion with Chauvet Professional
Illuminating Lincoln Center’s ‘Summer for the City’
This year, New York’s Lincoln Center introduced Summer for the City which consists of more than 300 events from May 14 to Aug. 14 and includes 10 outdoor venues and three indoors. PRG is contracted to support Summer for the City as lighting supplier as well as providing the video package and supervisory crew for the 12-week event. They are working closely with Lighting Designer Andrew Grant.Read More »Illuminating Lincoln Center’s ‘Summer for the City’
Eggshell Light’s Proteus Hybrids™ Weather Another Season at Honolulu’s Waikiki Shell
Bob Harmon, CEO and President of Eggshell Light Company of Honolulu, HI has had success using his stable of Proteus Hybrid™ luminaires to light shows at the Waikiki Shell ever since he acquired the multi-functional weatherproof lights in 2017. Still going strong after five years, Elation’s IP65 moving heads are reliably weathering another season at Honolulu’s renowned outdoor venue.Read More »Eggshell Light’s Proteus Hybrids™ Weather Another Season at Honolulu’s Waikiki Shell
Christie Lites Augments Operations with new Seattle and Nashville Shops
Christie Lites, a global provider of stage lighting services and technical expertise, announces the opening of new strategic locations in Seattle and Nashville, USA. These new shops add valuable local industry expertise, plus a diverse and well serviced inventory, to Christie Lites’ existing network across the USA, Canada, and the UK.Read More »Christie Lites Augments Operations with new Seattle and Nashville Shops
Ayrton Cobra Takes to the Water for 75 Years of Lower Saxony Celebrations
Ayrton supplied Producer and Lighting Designer Jens Hillenkötter with its latest luminaire, the laser-sourced, IP65 rated Cobra, for the celebrations of 75 years of Lower Saxony in Hannover, Germany. Postponed from 2021, Niedersachsen Day celebrated the 75th anniversary of Lower Saxony and culminated in the long-awaited evening spectacular at the iconic waterside location, Maschsee, the largest body of water in Lower Saxony.Read More »Ayrton Cobra Takes to the Water for 75 Years of Lower Saxony Celebrations
Robe Has Big Presence at 2022 Balaton Sound Festival
The 2022 Balaton Sound Festival took place during a midsummer heat wave in Hungary June 29-July 2. Despite the sizzling weather, LD Mark Kontra was able to captivate the crowds drawn to performers including Martin Garrix, Alesso, Marshmello and Sven Väth with more than 200 Robe fixtures from Budapest-based Colossal Ltd.
City Theatrical Launches QolorFLEX 5-in-1 HiQ High CRI LED Tape
City Theatrical is expanding its line of QolorFLEX® LED Tape and Accessories with a new QolorFLEX 5-in-1 HiQ High CRI LED Tape, which brings its best-selling QolorFLEX 5-in-1 and HiQ High CRI LED Tape for film and video technologies together in a single LED Tape.
QolorFLEX 5-in-1 HiQ High CRI LED Tape is an interior grade 5-in-1 24V LED Tape with a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 95 and is 25% brighter than other 5-in-1 LED tapes, making it an ideal high CRI LED tape for the camera needs of film and video projects, while providing lighting professionals with ultimate color control.Read More »City Theatrical Launches QolorFLEX 5-in-1 HiQ High CRI LED Tape