Product News: May 2023
This month’s Featured Listings include the PICCOLA from hazebase and Tenore and Soprano from DTS, along with photos and info about new products from ADJ, CHAUVET, Elation, ETC, and SGM Light.
STARS Labor App
With the objective of minimizing labor management chaos and streamlining managers’ tasks, the STARS Labor app significantly reduces the time and effort required for managing labor. Powered by Synchronus, STARS is a web-based system supported by the secure infrastructure of Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Virtual Production Products Seen at NAB 2023
The NAB show might have been celebrating its 100th anniversary, but the products on display were a glimpse of the future. We highlight a few of the standouts.
‘Camelot’ and ‘The Coast Starlight’ – One LD; Two Shows
An informative interview with Lighting Designer and Educator Lap Chi Chu about working on two shows at Lincoln Center simultaneously; “Camelot” and “The Coast Starlight.” Both shows were very different, yet for the designer, there was more that connected them than just a staircase.
Le Maschere at the Fondazione Teatro Goldoni
A look at the opera lighting for “Le Maschere” at the Fondazione Teatro Goldoni in Livorno, Italy by Lighting Designer and Chief Electrician Michele Rombolini.
The All-New Laser Show
Chris Lose makes the case for the newest kid on the block: laser source lighting fixtures. With some expert advice and thoughtful advice, he suggests looking at navigating these new fixtures’ unique considerations.
Seth Bernstein Creates Unique Looks for Mugler/H&M Show With 4Wall and CHAUVET Professional
High fashion is constantly changing, evolving, and pushing boundaries in new directions. Now fashion runway shows are following the same bold, adventurous course, integrating headliner acts and outside-the-box design concepts into their overall presentations. This was clearly and dramatically evident in the breakthrough event fashion design house Mugler and global retailer H&M held at Manhattan’s Park Avenue Armory earlier this spring to introduce their collaboration, which will drop on May 11.Read More »Seth Bernstein Creates Unique Looks for Mugler/H&M Show With 4Wall and CHAUVET Professional
LightParts Welcomes Ryan Wichterich
LightParts Inc., the parts and repair source for entertainment lighting, welcomes Ryan Wichterich to the team. Wichterich’s role at LightParts is Repair Technician and IT Support. Wichterich holds a BFA in Lighting Design and Production from CalArts, and is experienced with fixtures, controls, programming, power distribution, and networking for both live events and installations.Read More »LightParts Welcomes Ryan Wichterich
ADJ Lights Country Music Star Easton Corbin for Open Air Concert in Yucaipa, CA
An ADJ heavy lighting rig incorporating Focus Profile moving head and Jolt Panel FX static LED luminaires, amongst other fixtures, was used to illuminate a recent sold-out concert by Easton Corbin at Yucaipa Performing Arts Center in California. Lighting Designer Tommy Frisch utilized the ADJ fixtures both to light Easton and his band as well as to fill the stage with vibrant color, movement, and pattern projections, creating a wide variety of looks for a performance that included a mixture of big hits and brand-new music.Read More »ADJ Lights Country Music Star Easton Corbin for Open Air Concert in Yucaipa, CA
Laserworld Purelight Laser Systems Now with Waterproof Design
Laserworld announces the complete switch of their Purelight Series to a waterproof design. With a rating of IP54, the new Purelight laser series is out-of-the-box suitable for outdoor events, and they don’t mind if it’s raining or not. The power levels available in the Laserworld Purelight Series ranges from 5W up to 50W of laser power, and all units have great beam specifications and fast scanning, which makes them suitable for graphics projections too.Read More »Laserworld Purelight Laser Systems Now with Waterproof Design
Unilumin at NAB 2023: Talks & Panels on Virtual Production, Building Metasight Ecosystem
From April 16th to 19th, 2023, Unilumin showcased its cutting-edge virtual production solutions at NAB 2023, the National Association of Broadcasters Show held in Las Vegas, USA. At booth C8320, Unilumin presented four scenes featuring its advanced virtual production solutions, broadcast solutions, COB technology, and LED walls. The attendees of the exhibition were treated to stunning visual effects that showcase the seamless fusion of virtual and real worlds. Here’s a brief video recap of Unilumin at NAB 2023:
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Pangolin / KVANT Lasers Offers More Power at Same Price
A recent breakthrough in the laser diode technology used in KVANT lasers has allowed majority of their laser systems to increase in power output while maintaining the same divergence, beam size, and price. With some of the models, the increase in power was so significant that it required us to alter their name as a result.Read More »Pangolin / KVANT Lasers Offers More Power at Same Price