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PIXELHUE Expands in North America, Appoints Blizzard Lighting as #1 U.S. Distributor

Professional AV solutions company PIXELHUE Technology has joined forces with Blizzard Lighting, industry-leading manufacturer of pro LED video & entertainment lighting, in a distribution partnership covering the United States and its territories. Born from NovaStar, global leaders in LED display control solutions, PIXELHUE quickly achieved international market success with their image processors, presentation switchers and event controllers. With existing offices in China and the Netherlands, the new partnership with Blizzard Lighting, also a top U.S. distributor of NovaStar’s, allows PIXELHUE to further establish their worldwide footprint.Read More »PIXELHUE Expands in North America, Appoints Blizzard Lighting as #1 U.S. Distributor

Training at Nationwide University

Nationwide Video, with facilities across North America, is a leading provider of cross-rental equipment to the live entertainment and event rental and staging industry. Their Nationwide University (NWU) provides training industrywide for technicians and video engineers to get up to speed on a variety of video equipment and workflows.

‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Takes a Tour Bus Ride Without Leaving the Stage

When the production team of the Hulu series’ “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” had an episode that took place primarily on a tour bus, they brought Carstage, an In-Camera Virtual Effects (ICVFX) specialist, onboard. While dealing with ICVFX for such a large vehicle like a bus may seem daunting, it was something Carstage had already tackled. They also got a big assist from Nationwide Video’s Secaucus, NJ location, which was just a five-minute drive from the filming stage.

ODESZA: ‘The Last Goodbye Tour’

Electronic music with live music from drumline and horn sections produces a unique acoustic and visually arresting live musical experience for ODESZA’s audiences. Co-Creative Directors Luke Tanaka and Sean Kusanagi along with Lighting Designer Kyle Kegan have been working with the band and PM Shane Crowl to ensure the visual design reinforces the dynamic performance on tour and at festivals during “The Last Goodbye Tour.”

Making the Evening Happen: The Sponsors

The annual Parnelli Awards ceremony is the one night a year we shine the spotlight on those who spend their careers away from it, toiling backstage. And the evening wouldn’t be possible without our forward-thinking, industry-supporting sponsors. Here’s a brief introduction to who they are and what they do for our industry.