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ETC Lighting Technology Impresses in Columbia TN’s Mulehouse Venue

The Mulehouse in Columbia, TN sets a new standard for live and streaming events; this multi-function venue brings together many different aspects of making and listening to music—from workshops, to exhibitions, to multi-media interviews and, of course, live shows. The venue, which can accommodate more than 500 spectators, meets all the requirements for high-quality streaming. The lighting package from ETC ensures balanced lighting in the architecturally impressive venue, using over 50 spotlights from the ColorSource family, a HedgeHog console, and an ETCNet streaming network.Read More »ETC Lighting Technology Impresses in Columbia TN’s Mulehouse Venue

ETC Launches High End Systems Talen

ETC introduces the High End Systems Talen, an automated luminaire that adds visual excitement and big looks to any show with its punchy, rig-defining aerials. The fixture’s high-intensity beams are created with full additive color RGBW emitters and a large front aperture, resulting in an extremely narrow 3° beam with high center beam candlepower. With infinite pan and tilt movement, Talen moves beyond the positioning limitations of other luminaires. Talen’s footprint is small enough to fit anywhere in a lighting rig, and it can also be rigged in creative hanging positions. Fixtures can be easily configured and addressed through ETC’s Set Light App. Read More »ETC Launches High End Systems Talen

ETC Opens Applications for 2022 Fred Foster Student Mentorship Program

ETC continues its tradition of connecting lighting design and technology students to industry professionals as it opens applications for the 2022 Fred Foster Student Mentorship Program. Selected students will be introduced to established industry professionals and paired with a mentor who will help guide their transition into the working world. ETC will accept applications to the 2022 program through April 15, 2022.Read More »ETC Opens Applications for 2022 Fred Foster Student Mentorship Program

ETC Launches Cyberlight LED

ETC is pleased to introduce Cyberlight LED, a moving mirror fixture born from industry feedback and built in Austin, TX. Cyberlight LED surpasses moving head luminaires in a variety of uses including high-speed pan / tilt movement and the ability to hide lighting fixtures in permanent installations. Here’s an preview video on the new Cyberlight LED:

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ETC Launches Eos Apex Lighting Consoles

As production continues to resume around the world, lucky programmers will be greeted with a powerful new lighting control desk: the Eos Apex console. With three sizes to choose from – the Eos Apex 5, 10, and 20 – this latest release ushers in the next generation of ETC’s flagship controls line. Here’s a video overview of the new Apex hardware from ETC:

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Gaffer Mike Bauman Discusses Lighting Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth

Joel Coen wanted to do Macbeth. But not just any Macbeth, a black and white version inspired both by comic books and German Expressionism. The stars on screen for The Tragedy of Macbeth are Frances McDormand and Denzel Washington—but the stars in the lighting rig were ETC and High End Systems fixtures. The lighting team that put them there and used them to great effect was led by Gaffer Michael Bauman and Lighting Programmer David Kane. Here is a video on the making of The Tragedy of Macbeth. You can go to 3:01 in the video to hear from Cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel and Production Designer, Stefan Dechant on shooting the black and white film:

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ETC CUE Conference Scheduled for February 17, 2022

Over 1,200 people representing more than 60 countries around the world have already registered for ETC’s 2022 CUE conference. This 24-hour event is slotted for February 17 and starts in Asia at 11:00 a.m. HKT with a keynote address from ETC’s Vice President of Marketing, David Lincecum. ETC staff and other industry experts follow with a series of sessions over the course of the day in multiple time zones and multiple languages. The conference wraps up in North America at 5:00 p.m. CST.Read More »ETC CUE Conference Scheduled for February 17, 2022

ETC Upgrades Historic Venue for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

USA—The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in Milwaukee, WI, needed an upgrade to its stage technology in the newly opened Bradley Symphony Center and Allen-Bradley Hall. The historic building dates back to 1931, when it opened as the Warner Theater. In 2021, Milwaukee Symphony moved in to the newly restored and renovated historic building and began to bring music to the community in new and innovative ways.Read More »ETC Upgrades Historic Venue for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

In Memoriam: Behind the Scenes Accepts Donations in Memory of Nick Wurzel

NEW YORK – Behind the Scenes noted that family and friends of industry veteran Nick Wurzel, who lost his battle with substance abuse on Sept. 27, wish to honor him and support others who are struggling by raising funds for BTS’ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative. A memorial service for Wurzel, a longtime employee at ETC, is expected to take place in Wisconsin in early 2022.