Cinematographer Matthew Libatique, a two-time Academy Award nominee for Best Achievement in Cinematography; spoke with PLSN about working on “Don’t Worry Darling.” Embracing a heightened realism, Libatique used color, fortuitous timing, and the nature of the Palm Springs, CA location shoot to great effect.
Legendary lighting designers Jules Fisher and Jennifer Tipton were each honored with the Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design, bestowed by the Henry Hewes Design Awards during the 58th annual awards ceremony on Oct. 24. “In honoring Jules Fisher and Jennifer Tipton,” said Jeffrey Eric Jenkins, chair of the awards committee, “we celebrate two pioneers who have given us so many important dramatic memories—and have lit the way for those who follow.”
The voting for the Parnelli Hometown Hero – Lighting Company of the Year Award is now open. PLSN readers get to vote for the six top regional lighting companies in North America—one for each of five U.S. regions, and a sixth for all of Canada. These votes will narrow the field from 36 to six regional winners, who will then appear on the Parnelli Awards ballot for a second round of voting. The winner will receive the Parnelli Award for Hometown Hero Lighting Company of the Year at the awards ceremony in Anaheim, CA.Read More »Hometown Hero Voting Begins!
The Gospel Music Association’s 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards ceremony took place at Nashville’s sold-out Allen Arena on Oct. 18, and the taped show aired Oct. 21 on TBN. Along with the performances, the event named GRAMMY Award winner CeCe Winans Artist of the Year, and also honored Winans for Song of the Year for her No. 1 Billboard hit, “Believe for It.”
Read More »Bandit Lites Illuminates 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards
Main Light, LLC has appointed Silas Flores as Operations Manager for Main Light, East in Wilmington, DE. Flores will be focused on ensuring that Main Light’s original facility continues to provide the company’s renowned dry hire services to professional production and rental companies. Bringing over 20+ years of experience working in the entertainment industry, his extensive experience gives him a strong understanding of the needs and expectations of Main Light’s clients.Read More »Main Light Appoints Silas Flores to be Operations Manager for Main Light, East
Industry-Leading Interactive Technology & Among First with RGB Gamma Calibration Technology
In pursuit of innovation, Uniview takes the lead in developing interactive technology including its interactive floor, I Series with capacitive sensors, and its interactive fixed display GX Series capacitive sensors or radar sensors.
The interactive floor I Series uses capacitive sensors to create real-time interaction through the contact between the human body and its interactive products, which adds a highlight to stage shows. Indoor fixed screen GX Series use capacitive sensors or radar sensors to achieve touch or non-touch interactivity, bringing the viewers or audience an unforgettable and extraordinary experience.Read More »Uniview’s Manufacturing Expertise Key to its 11 Years of Industry Success
When she set out to design George Ezra’s 2022 arena and festival lighting rig, production designer Cate Carter didn’t need to look much further than… Read More »GLP’s Power and Versatility Animate George Ezra’s Production
$900,000 in General Operating Support Awarded to 22 Theatres
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is pleased to announce the recipients of RECOGNIZE grants as part of the THRIVE! Uplifting Theatres of Color program. With $1,635,000 in support from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF), TCG is working in partnership with an Advisory Circle of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC*) to provide unrestricted funds for Black theatres, Indigenous theatres and Theatres of Color (BITOC*) based in the U.S. (including Tribal Nations and U.S. Territories). In this inaugural round of the program, The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation has joined as a supporting partner for theatres in Western states. TCG is looking to partner with additional funders to further augment the reach and impact of the THRIVE! program and interested parties should contact LaTeshia Ellerson for more information.Read More »TCG Announces RECOGNIZE Grantees for THRIVE! Uplifting Theatres of Color
Virtual Event Tickets Now Available
On Monday October 24th, 2022, the Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) will present its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management, at the National Opera Center’s Marc A. Scorca Hall in NYC. The distinguished 2022 honorees are corporate, event, and theatrical stage manager Andrew Feigin, opera stage manager Raymond Menard, and theatrical stage manager Bernita Robinson. In addition to these Lifetime Achievement Awards, the SMA will honor Marguerite Price with The Founders Award, and Narda E. Alcorn and Lisa Porter with a Special Recognition Award.
The event is available virtually on Monday, October 24th, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
Registration is required and the event is free. Go to https://SMADH2022.eventbrite.com to register.Read More »The Stage Managers’ Association 2022 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement Set for Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. ET
The much-anticipated 2022 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) proved every bit as thrilling, visually dramatic and sonically entertaining as music fans globally have come to expect of this high-profile live broadcast extravaganza! This year it was staged at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, and lit for the third year by Tom Sutherland of DX7 Design.Read More »Robe Rocks at the 2022 VMAs with LD Tom Sutherland
Elation Professional continues to expand its award-winning Proteus line of IP65 rated luminaires with the extraordinary Proteus Brutus™, a powerful 70,000-lumen LED wash effects fixture capable of high intensity washes and piercing narrow beams that can cut through at tremendous distances. Available now and shipping, the Proteus Brutus is the brightest lighting fixture that Elation has ever produced.Read More »Elation Launches Proteus Brutus™ LED Wash Effects Luminaire, an All-Weather 70,000-Lumen Powerhouse
Luminex will showcase its award-winning 10GB GigaCore 30i AV network switch at Cine Gear Atlanta and NAB (AES) Show New York in the USA with its North American Distributor A.C. Lighting Inc. “We were excited to meet our partners in person and to present our new products at several international trade shows in the past months. The Luminex team was thrilled to have received lots of positive feedback from partners, users, and media on how the GigaCore 30i AV switch can perfectly fit into different applications, even without any IT knowledge,” says Bart Swinnen, Luminex’s CEO. “We are happy to be back in the USA again, and we believe Cine Gear and NAB/ AES Show are the perfect places where to demonstrate how AV network can easily be achieved with Araneo and our GigaCore range for the broadcast, media, and the entertainment industry.”Read More »Luminex Presents New GigaCore 30i and Araneo at Cine Gear Atlanta and NAB Show New York with A.C. Lighting