High End Systems Releases Hog 4 v.3.8.0
High End Systems is pleased to announce the release of Hog 4 v.3.8.0 software for the Hog 4 console range. The release includes several new features and bug fixes.
NBC Olympics Selects Lawo Vsm Control System And Commentary For Its Production Of The 2018 Olympic Winter Games In Pyeongchang
NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group, has selected Lawo to provide VSM (Virtual Studio Manager) Broadcast Control and Monitoring solutions, as well as IP Commentary systems, for its production of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games
UVLD Provides Latest Technologies Sourced from ACT Lighting for Prestonwood Baptist Church’s Annual Christmas Spectacle
PLANO, TX — Prestonwood Baptist Church’s annual holiday spectacle, The Gift of Christmas, is known for cutting-edge technical innovation, and the most recent extravaganza did not disappoint. The show, staged in Dec. 2018, got a design assist from collaborators UVLD, who made use of Claypaky Scenius Profiles, Mythos2 fixtures, Follow-Me software and grandMA2 consoles for the 90-minute multimedia production. The products were all sourced via ACT Lighting.
EXE-Rise hoists support Neg Earth Lights’ Busy Schedule
The complete trust that Neg Earth Lights (www.negearth.com) have put into EXE Technology products was clearly demonstrated last year when they purchased over 200 new EXE-RISE units within a six-month period.
J&S Audio Visual Puts Elation Proteus Fixtures’ IP65 Rating to the Test
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — J&S Audio Visual took delivery of 12 new Elation Professional Proteus Hybrid fixtures in December and immediately put the IP65-rated moving heads to work on an outdoor show. As it turned out, the gig — a private concert staged in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Dec. 14 — was hit by a torrential downpour. LD Edgar Negron noted that the rain fell before, during and after the event. If a lesser fixture might have been doused, Negron was able to use them for ambience lighting and effects onto a Magic Sky umbrella for the event, which featured a performance by Ne-Yo.
ARRI Media and TRIXTER Agree To Collaborate on VFX and Animation
ARRI Media and TRIXTER have agreed on a strategic and operational collaboration in the fields of VFX and animation. In the future and across locations, both postproduction companies will be offering all their visual effects and animation services together.
Christie Boxer is Now The First Projector To Deliver Direct Interface with SDVoE system over 10G Ethernet
The Christie® Boxer 3DLP® projector, an industry game changer when introduced three years ago, is now more powerful and flexible than ever thanks to its ability to deliver direct interfacing of 4K audio visual content, processing, and control over 10G Ethernet.
ESTA and USITT announce the presenters for the upcoming New World Rigging Symposium
The New World Rigging Symposium takes place March 13-14 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in conjunction with the USITT Conference and Stage Expo.
LightParts Offers Metal Halide Lamps
LightParts, the Austin, TX-based parts and repair source for the entertainment lighting industry, announced the availability of their own range of metal halide lamps, compatible for use in all automated lighting fixtures.
RUSHWORKS Defines ‘Different’ with an NAB 2018 Line-up of Uniquely Simple Solutions for Production, Playback and Streaming
RUSHWORKS, provider of cool technology for production, playback and streaming since 2001, will demonstrate a line-up of “K.I.S.S.” solutions at NAB 2018.
Martin Releases Rush MH 10 Beam FX
The Martin RUSH MH 10 Beam FX is a compact 60W RGBW LED Beam moving head fixture with an independent, built-in LED ring. With 24 individually-controllable RGB LEDs surrounding a central beam lens, the RUSH MH 10 FX offers a variety of exciting visual effect possibilities at an affordable price.
USITT to Receive $25,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $25 million in grants as part of the NEA’s first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $25,000 to USITT for the 2019 United States Exhibition of the Prague Quadrennial.