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Using Technology to Accelerate the Design Process

Steve Cohen and Bob Bonniol collaborated on the lighting, video and scenic design for Blake Shelton’s “Back to the Honky Tonk” tour. Bonniol built a virtual video environment that worked as an extension of the physical set design using Unreal Engine. “We had created Blake’s honky-tonk. The idea was utilizing this video screen to be an extension of that environment,” said Cohen. “It was like you really couldn’t tell where the physical ended and the virtual began,” Bonniol added. “Working on Unreal was so nimble and so fast, and I was able to bring elements together so quickly; to light them and plot camera moves through them…we had 13 days of rehearsal, but because we were moving so fast, using Unreal, that allowed us to basically take three complete, thoughtful passes at the show, which is unheard of in concert work.”

ADJ Lighting Prepares To Launch New Moving Heads At Prolight + Sound 2023

Visitors to ADJ Lighting’s booth at Prolight + Sound 2023 can expect to see first-hand the reliable and versatile ADJ products that have been lighting up festival stages, concerts, nightclubs, and theaters across Europe and around the world. Highlights will include the IP65-rated range of Hydro Series luminaires, the Encore Series of theatrical fixtures, the Vision Series of LED video panels, as well as brand new products that will make their official debut at the show. The exhibition will see the official launch of the Focus Spot 7Z LED-powered moving head spot luminaire as well as the Focus Flex L19 automated LED wash fixture.Read More »ADJ Lighting Prepares To Launch New Moving Heads At Prolight + Sound 2023

Claypaky New Products at Prolight+Sound 2023

Claypaky will be debuting a range of new products at ProLight+Sound 2023 in Frankfurt. Follow the link to see the products, some making a world premiere and some a Prolight+Sound premiere.

In Memoriam: John Iacovelli, Production and Scenic Designer, 64

PLSN was saddened to learn of the death of John Iacovelli, Production and Scenic Designer at the age of 64. Iacovelli was an Emmy-winning scenic designer whose work was seen on both stage and screen. He was also a mentor and educator. He died this past Friday, April 14, after a long battle with cancer.

Discover the power of rELATIONships at Prolight + Sound 2023

At Elation, we believe that great rELATIONships are the foundation of success. Whether it’s through our innovative technology, personalized assistance, or exceptional customer service, we’re committed to fostering strong rELATIONships that will drive your business forward. We invite you to join us at the upcoming Prolight + Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt—Hall 12.1 B49, C49—where you can meet our team and discover how Elation can help you achieve your goals through the power of positive rELATIONships. Build meaningful connections and discover how Elation can partner with you to realize success.Read More »Discover the power of rELATIONships at Prolight + Sound 2023

Brompton Technology’s TrueLight® a Highlight of NAB 2023

Brompton Technology is set to make history at the NAB Show in Las Vegas by demonstrating its game-changing innovation, TrueLight®, for the first time. The cutting-edge technology – driven by the new Tessera G1, the industry’s most powerful receiver card – enables full calibration of the pixels and control of the light spectrum emitted by an LED panel with a broader spectral output, by utilizing extra emitters in addition to the standard RGB format. This results in unparalleled color rendering, illuminating individuals and objects with increased realism.Read More »Brompton Technology’s TrueLight® a Highlight of NAB 2023

Absen Announces New Category Brands and Products for 2023 NAB

Absen, a leading provider of LED display solutions, announces its participation in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2023. The company will showcase its latest products, including those under its new Category Brands: AbsenLive, Absenicon, and AbsenCP. Absenicon, one of Absen’s Category Brands, offers a seamless visual experience with its native 16:9 aspect ratio and 0-600 nits brightness. It comes in three different sizes, Diagonal 110″, 138″, and 165″, and is equipped with remote control, screen mirroring, and Android 8.0/Windows.Read More »Absen Announces New Category Brands and Products for 2023 NAB

21st Parnelli Awards Offer Surprises, Emotions, and Winners

Always full of surprises and the unexpected, the 21st Annual Parnelli Awards held on Friday April 14 started out with a big one: Outgoing NAMM CEO/President Joe Lamond was initiated in the Parnelli Hall of Fame. Also getting their due: Roy Lamb (Lifetime Achievement Award), Keny Whitright (Visionary Award), Marty Garcia (Audio Innovator) and more than two dozen others.