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From Salt Production to Stage Production: Upstaging Lights Chicago’s Salt Shed with Elation

Historical Morton Salt complex transformed into Chicago’s hottest new live performance space

Salt Shed interior space. ©Sandra Steinbrecher, @sandysteinbrecherphotography (instagram), @sandragoldin (twitter), Sandra Goldin Steinbrecher (facebook)

The Morton Salt complex in Chicago had been in operation for nearly a century before it was closed down in 2015. Today, the complex has been transformed into a multi-purpose venue for live music and other events named The Salt Shed. Boasting state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, including a comprehensive Elation stage lighting rig from Upstaging, The Salt Shed is quickly becoming the hot new performance space in Chicago.Read More »From Salt Production to Stage Production: Upstaging Lights Chicago’s Salt Shed with Elation

Ramat Gan Theatre Lights Up with Robe

Beit Zvi School for the Performing Arts is an acting school with an associated theatre located in Ramat Gan city, Tel-Aviv, Israel. All the School’s production shows are staged in the 350-capacity venue, together with other performances organized by the Ramat Gan municipality, all now benefitting from a full lighting upgrade that included the addition of Robe moving and static LED luminaires.Read More »Ramat Gan Theatre Lights Up with Robe

Yann Windey Uses CHAUVET Professional to Reflect Magic of Working Class Heroes’ Nerdland

Since recent reviews of the Nerdland Festival in Wachtebeke, building on the enthusiasm of nerds of all ages, were universally positive, it was decided a spectacular show at the Lotto Arena in Antwerp would be next. Featuring captivating presentations on scientific wonders, and a captivating visual spectacle, the “Nerdland for Small Nerds” show provided entertainment for young and old alike. A significant contribution to the visual aspect of the show was the vivid and dynamic lighting design by Yann Windey that made use of 68 CHAUVET Professional fixtures supplied by Splendit.Read More »Yann Windey Uses CHAUVET Professional to Reflect Magic of Working Class Heroes’ Nerdland

New LED Billboards Outside T2 Terminal of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Supported by INFiLED

In May 2022, next to the roadway outside the T2 terminal of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, four brand-new upright LED billboards were installed. These billboards are all made of INFiLED’s MV series, with a size of 3.5m x 3m. The advertising content presented is conspicuous and distinct. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is one of the busiest airports in China, with a good deal of passengers taking off and landing from there every day. Due to the huge passenger flow, the airport intended to install some LED displays next to the drop-off lane outside the T2 terminal for commercial promotion. However, to catch the attention of passers-by, the billboards are required to meet two conditions—a generous appearance, and an excellent display effect.Read More »New LED Billboards Outside T2 Terminal of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Supported by INFiLED

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.

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

John Garberson and Creative BackStage Set Mood for Arizona Bike Week ‘23 with CHAUVET Professional

The big crowd oohed and aahed when they witnessed extreme rider Clint Ewing do his wheelie stands and rolling endos at Arizona Bike Week, just as they marveled at the 30’-high motorcycle acrobatics by the Brigade Freestyle Motocross Extreme team. But these weren’t the only jaw-dropping feats at the annual event, which drew over 75,000 bikers from across North America to the Phoenix area between March 29 and April 2.Read More »John Garberson and Creative BackStage Set Mood for Arizona Bike Week ‘23 with CHAUVET Professional

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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Elation KL Profile FC™ Highlights State-of-the-Art Lighting Install at Florence J. Gillmor Hall, Westminster College

Last September, Westminster College, a private liberal arts school in Salt Lake City, inaugurated Florence J. Gillmor Hall, a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art instruction, rehearsal, and performance spaces for the school’s music, dance, and theatre programs. Elation lighting has been integrated into the hall’s dance studio and performance space, a package that includes Fuze Profile™, Rayzor 760™ and Seven Batten 14™ luminaires, along with the first U.S. installation of the company’s innovative KL Profile FC™ ellipsoidal fixture.Read More »Elation KL Profile FC™ Highlights State-of-the-Art Lighting Install at Florence J. Gillmor Hall, Westminster College

Vari-Lite VL3600 Profile Enriches ‘Captivating’ Colors for Vance Joy

Celebrated Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy’s In Our Own Sweet Time tour is traversing Europe through April, with a captivating lighting design by Sooner Routhier and Morgan Embry. The show was created to not bombard the audience with video or overstimulating lighting effects, but envelop fans in rich atmospheres and song-style-driven moods, which were delivered using Vari-Lite VL3600 Profile IP luminaires from Signify.Read More »Vari-Lite VL3600 Profile Enriches ‘Captivating’ Colors for Vance Joy