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Elation Professional and Obsidian Control Systems partner with UK’s Backstage Academy

Elation Professional and Obsidian Control Systems are proud to be partnering with Backstage Academy, the UK’s premier institution for the education of the next generation of live event professionals. Both Elation and Obsidian are providing the latest in cutting-edge products to Backstage Academy for use in educational courses and training purposes.Read More »Elation Professional and Obsidian Control Systems partner with UK’s Backstage Academy

From Budapest to Auckland, Robe Shines for George Ezra

George Ezra’s Lighting Director Chris Taylor and Production Manager Jake Vernum were very happy to see Robe on the lighting specs for the recent Australia and New Zealand legs of the popular UK singer / songwriter’s Gold Rush Kid tour. Eleven Robe MegaPointes on the upstage truss have been present throughout the whole tour which kicked off in Spring in the UK and Ireland, then extended into a lengthy festival section as Ezra and his highly talented band delighted audiences across Europe. Read More »From Budapest to Auckland, Robe Shines for George Ezra

ADJ Fixtures Exclusively Illuminate 2022 MISS EARTH Slovenia Pageant

For the second year running, a lighting rig comprised exclusively of ADJ fixtures was used to illuminate the 2022 MISS EARTH Slovenia pageant. Following an online only event the previous year, due to the global pandemic, the 2022 contest took place in front of a live audience of over 500 people. 72 ADJ lighting fixtures – including the new Focus Profile and Focus Flex moving head luminaires – created a dazzling lightshow while also perfectly lighting the contestants for the judges. The event’s production also incorporated an ADJ LED video wall, ADJ haze machines and the lighting was all controlled using ADJ’s myDMX 3.0 software.Read More »ADJ Fixtures Exclusively Illuminate 2022 MISS EARTH Slovenia Pageant

IP65 or Higher Rated Luminaires

Compare the most recent LDI show’s offerings with luminaires featured a decade ago, and it’s clear that IP-rated fixtures have taken the industry by storm. Here’s a look at what’s now available, along with an explanation of what the IP rating numbers mean.

Elation: All-in-One KL Profile FC Ellipsoidal

Elation Professional is simplifying ellipsoidal lighting with the new, all-in-one KL Profile FC™. Designed for the ultimate in flexibility and performance, the KL Profile FC combines everything a designer needs in one innovative package, eliminating the need for additional lighting accessories and making it the most convenient and cost-effective ellipsoidal lighting solution on the market.Read More »Elation: All-in-One KL Profile FC Ellipsoidal

Chaparral High School in Killeen, TX Installs Vari-Lite Luminaires to Enhance Professional Learning

The new lighting systems includes a Neo and Vision.Net control system, VL800, Acclaim LED and Coda LED fixtures, and Aurora LED Strips. Photo by Cindy Roberts

Chaparral High School in Killeen, TX opened its doors in August 2022 with a state-of-the-art performing arts wing designed to elevate student learning. It is equipped with an array of luminaires from Vari-Lite including a Neo and Vision.Net control system, VL800, Acclaim LED and Coda LED fixtures, and Aurora LED Strips.Read More »Chaparral High School in Killeen, TX Installs Vari-Lite Luminaires to Enhance Professional Learning

MHB and Elation KL Meet High Standards of World-Class Equestrian Competition

Tunable KL Panel™ LED softlight delivers top quality illumination at Indoor Friesland

In October, MHB of the Netherlands provided high quality sport lighting for Indoor Friesland, one of Europe’s top equestrian competitions. A professionally illuminated wash of the highest standard was a must for the event and MHB delivered using their recently expanded inventory of Elation KL Panel™ LED softlights.Read More »MHB and Elation KL Meet High Standards of World-Class Equestrian Competition

Elation’s All-in-One KL Profile FC™ Ellipsoidal Now Shipping

Elation Professional is simplifying ellipsoidal lighting with the new, all-in-one KL Profile FC™. Designed for the ultimate in flexibility and performance, the KL Profile FC combines everything a designer needs in one innovative package, eliminating the need for additional lighting accessories and making it the most convenient and cost-effective ellipsoidal lighting solution on the market.Read More »Elation’s All-in-One KL Profile FC™ Ellipsoidal Now Shipping

LDI Award Winning Products

Here’s a sampling of some of the products that stood out among the many innovations featured at the LDI show in Las Vegas in November 2022.

LDI 2022 Helps Industry Gear Up for Busy 2023

The LDI Show returned to Las Vegas after a busy year of live event productions across North America. The aisles were busy with production pros seeking to gear up for another busy year ahead, with exhibitors unveiling as many new products as steadily improving supply chain conditions would permit.