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Avolites D7 Lighting Console Makes an Impression

All eyes were on the new Avolites Diamond 7 (D7) lighting console at the recent Prolight + Sound expo in Frankfurt – a powerful, flexible, and highly portable control solution for lighting at shows, concerts, and live events. The much-anticipated D7 was shown publicly for the first time with two variants on the stand – the D7-215 and the D7-330 – both running on Avolites latest Titan v17 software. This initial product launch has enabled the Avolites team to gauge reactions and glean valuable feedback ahead of the full launch, planned for later in the summer.Read More »Avolites D7 Lighting Console Makes an Impression

Vari-Lite Removes Need to “Unlock” Neo Series Consoles, Brings New UI to Rest of Line

Vari-Lite, industry pioneers in moving head lighting control and a Signify entertainment lighting brand, announced Neo 4.1 software for all current and legacy Neo Series products. The new update brings features first seen on the Neo X Series consoles to the entire Neo family, eliminating the need to “unlock” universes and adding an updated user experience. Here’s a video overview of Neo 4.1 software from Vari-Lite:

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IPS and Limited Edition Event Design Help Barbie Shine at UK Premiere with CHAUVET Professional

“A dazzling achievement, both technically and in tone… with impeccable attention to detail.” That’s what the highly regarded RogerEbert.com film reviews had to say about this summer’s runaway box office hit Barbie. The words also work well to describe the UK premiere of the universally acclaimed movie that took place July 12th at Cineworld Leicester Square.Read More »IPS and Limited Edition Event Design Help Barbie Shine at UK Premiere with CHAUVET Professional

Jose Lorenzo Commends NX4™ Control on UK Dance Productions

In 2022, lighting professional Jose Lorenzo used Obsidian’s NX2™ lighting console to great success on Giovanni Pernice’s This is Me dance show, so when the Strictly Come Dancing star decided to tour a bigger show in 2023—Made in Italy—the designer again turned to Obsidian, but this time upgraded to the greater control possibilities inherent in the NX4™.Read More »Jose Lorenzo Commends NX4™ Control on UK Dance Productions

Robe Gets Intoxicated with Helene Fischer

It’s been a busy year so far for Lighting Designer Tim Routledge, including crafting a stunning production lighting design for Helene Fischer’s audacious new LIVE 2023 arena tour collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, which is playing to sold out audiences across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland until the autumn, presenting an energetic collage of a 360° production, seat-edge acrobatics, and superlative musical performance. Cirque’s creative team led by Marie-Helen Delage approached Routledge to work alongside Show Director Genevieve Dorion-Coupal and Set Designer Bruce Rodgers on this ambitious production.Read More »Robe Gets Intoxicated with Helene Fischer

Designing ‘New York, New York’

‘New York, New York’ is a big, spectacular Broadway musical with stunning designs that saw Scenic Designer Beowulf Boritt win a Tony Award and Lighting Designer Ken Billington get a Tony nomination. They tell us about how their designs evoke 1940’s New York and interpret it for a musical theater stylized staging.

The Age of the Tech Dinosaur

This month, PLSN’s LD-at-Large Chris Lose discusses how to avoid becoming a ‘Tech Dinosaur’ and stay one-step ahead of tech extinction by continuing to learn and evolve your skill set.