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LD Ben Rawson Lights Garrett Smith’s ‘Corridors’ at Atlanta Ballet with 4Wall Gear

Last month, the Atlanta Ballet took the stage at the Cobb Energy Centre for the Performing Arts to unveil the final piece of its March three-program lineup, the much-anticipated premiere of Garrett Smith’s latest choreographic creation, Corridors. For the performance, Lighting Designer Ben Rawson utilized a 4Wall lighting rental package to showcase the dancers and production effectively. For the lighting design, Rawson and the creative team intended to create and represent visually multiple “corridors”. Representing different pathways or courses through life and how individuals’ stories and lives may intersect. A set of large upstage vertical trusses, forming distinct corridors, symbolically embody the narratives of two male lead dancers. Read More »LD Ben Rawson Lights Garrett Smith’s ‘Corridors’ at Atlanta Ballet with 4Wall Gear

Brompton Technology Unveils 8K LED Video Processor, Tessera SQ200, at NAB 2024

Brompton Technology shared a preview of its third-generation LED video processing at NAB 2024 for the first time. Known as the Gen 3 range, it is built on the latest Agilex 7 FPGA technology from Intel and delivers Brompton’s industry-leading functionality, image-quality, and reliability, alongside support for the latest video standards. The first product in the Gen 3 range is the flagship 8K Tessera SQ200 processor, announced at this year’s show.Read More »Brompton Technology Unveils 8K LED Video Processor, Tessera SQ200, at NAB 2024

Universal Pixels Invests in ROE Visual’s Vanish ST Outdoor LED Panels

ROE Visual announces Universal Pixels’ recent investment in the Vanish ST outdoor LED product line. Universal Pixels, an award-winning supplier of video equipment renowned for its services with a global reach, has acquired 500 square meters of Vanish ST panels to expand its rental stock of LED products. Universal Pictures will be the first company in Europe to add these outdoor panels to its LED rental inventory.Read More »Universal Pixels Invests in ROE Visual’s Vanish ST Outdoor LED Panels

Brown Note Productions is Laser-Focused with Major Investment in Pangolin and KVANT Lasers

Photo Credit: Tessa Paisan @tessapaisan

Brown Note Productions, headquartered in the Denver, CO region, stands as a leading provider of audio, lighting, video, laser, staging, and backline services. With a specialization in comprehensive 360-degree production, Brown Note caters to concerts, tours, music festivals, and special events as well as offering AVL system integration. Their commitment revolves around delivering top-tier production experiences, ensuring excellence on every occasion. Through the fusion of cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service, Brown Note Productions guarantees flawless execution from the outset.Read More »Brown Note Productions is Laser-Focused with Major Investment in Pangolin and KVANT Lasers

Brian Culbertson Takes Bandit Lites on Trilogy Tour

As the architect of 25 albums and nearly 40 Billboard No. 1 Single, Brian Culbertson is no stranger to delivering gorgeous, well thought out spectacles. The American smooth jazz/R&B/funk musician and producer is out on the Trilogy Tour with a lighting system provided by Bandit Lites supporting Lighting Director Terese Fensler. The Trilogy Tour features a mix of songs from The Trilogy Albums, as well as the greatest hits from his catalog.

2024 Event Production Directory (EPD) Now Online!

The 2024 edition of the Event Production Directory is now online. There are thousands of companies supporting live entertainment that are categorized by company specialty including lighting, sound, staging, video/projection, pyro, lasers, trucking, buses/coaches – and more than a dozen other show production categories.

Building a Strong Foundation: Obsidian Train the Trainer Initiative Bearing Fruit

Young Czech Martin Pokorný one of many who are spreading the ONYX message

Last November, Obsidian Control Systems initiated Train the Trainer workshops aimed at training its European partners on the specifics of the intuitive ONYX lighting control platform. The sessions, specifically designed to springboard an Obsidian awareness campaign and grow the ONYX community, are bearing fruit as trainers across Europe amplify the platform’s reach by training other partners and end-users.Read More »Building a Strong Foundation: Obsidian Train the Trainer Initiative Bearing Fruit

Gateway Studios Elevates Viewing for 500K Tennis Fans

Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS) continued its partnership with BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, CA to elevate attendees’ viewing experience. At the two record-breaking weeks, attendance reached nearly 500,000. The work included installations that added on-court presentation to two of the stadiums. The company also implemented video screens for live coverage of all 29 of the facility’s tennis courts.

Lightswitch and Elation Transform Morton Arboretum

When leading design group Lightswitch debuted Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL, in 2012, not only did they curate a series of never-before-seen attractions, they ushered in a whole new kind of experience. As one of the nation’s most beloved light displays, Lightswitch works with the Arboretum each year to develop new lighting elements for the wintertime walk in the woods and all-weather Elation luminaires continue to form the foundation of the magical lighting scheme. Lightswitch works closely with Intelligent Lighting Creations (ILC) on the Illumination project and again this year the Illinois-based design and rental house supplied the lighting fixtures.Read More »Lightswitch and Elation Transform Morton Arboretum

Robe Selected for Brigada Tech TV Series

Brigada Tech is a new Spanish TV series presented by Luján Argüelles, directed by Eva Castillejo, and lit by Manuel Ricoy, broadcast on prime time LA1 the first TVE (Spanish Television) channel of RTVE (Radio y Televisión Española, S.A.). The format sees ‘digital mentors’ and popular SoMe influencers assisting people with limited access to the information superhighway in tackling assorted digital challenges that can benefit their day-to-day living. Read More »Robe Selected for Brigada Tech TV Series

ADJ LED-Powered Luminaires Provide Versatile Lighting for Detroit’s Diamondback Music Hall

A variety of ADJ fixtures, including Focus Spot 6Z moving heads and 12PX HEX pars, have been installed as part of a complete renovation of the Diamondback Music Hall in Detroit, MI. The lighting rig, designed by Ryan Richards and supplied by Audio Rescue Team, provides a versatile solution for the venue, which hosts a mixture of live music performances and dance parties.