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Stage Precision Sponsors Inaugural In-Person frame:work Conference

Stage Precision, a developer of software solutions for managing workflows in virtual production and augmented reality, announces their support as director-level sponsors of the frame:work:losangeles conference. Taking place on August 4 and 5, the two-day event, organized in partnership with XR Studios, will play host to a gathering of industry experts, creative practitioners, production leaders and students to discuss the challenges and innovations in creating video for physical spaces, live performances and virtual worlds.Read More »Stage Precision Sponsors Inaugural In-Person frame:work Conference

Claypaky Fixtures Shine in Trio of Bollywood Music Videos for the Hit Film ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’

Mumbai-based Light Craft & Sound Pvt. Ltd. provided a large complement of Claypaky fixtures to light three music videos showcasing songs from the hit Bollywood film, Satyaprem Ki Katha (Tale of True Love). Released in June 2023, the film is a Hindi language romantic drama about a troubled marriage. It has already become the sixth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.Read More »Claypaky Fixtures Shine in Trio of Bollywood Music Videos for the Hit Film ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’

NAMM Young Professionals and Women of NAMM Announce New Leadership

NAMM Young Professionals (NAMM YP) and Women of NAMM (WON) recently elected new leaders to continue serving NAMM members. NAMM YP has elected two new members to its board of directors: Matthew Kennedy, director of strategic initiatives at C.F. Martin & Co., and Ryan Kotrlik, retail and combo manager at Beacock Music and Education Center. WON named new council members, with Julie Wagnitz, director of school music services for Heid Music, as chair; Morgan Walker, director of communications at Korg USA, as first vice chair; and Leanne Chu, director of supplier operations at Gator Co., as second vice chair.

GLP US Appoints Russell Brown as Sales Manager for the Southeastern U.S.

Russell Brown

GLP announces that Russell Brown has been appointed as the company’s new sales manager looking after customers in the southeastern United States. Brown has spent nearly 30 years in the industry, getting his start as an award-winning DJ. Since his DJ days, Brown has worked for numerous renowned companies where he has consistently increased sales, successfully managed teams of up to 45 people, and honed his skills within the sales and marketing world. GLP is very excited to work with Brown and his wide knowledge of live event technology and his extensive network.Read More »GLP US Appoints Russell Brown as Sales Manager for the Southeastern U.S.

ROE Visual Launches Dubai Office and Demonstration Center To Strengthen Presence in the MEA Region

ROE Visual announces the launch of its subsidiary office in Dubai, UAE. This momentous occasion marks another milestone in the company’s ongoing international expansion and will enable ROE Visual to serve its ever-expanding customer base and further drive growth in the growing Middle East region.Read More »ROE Visual Launches Dubai Office and Demonstration Center To Strengthen Presence in the MEA Region

In Memoriam: Bob Roach, Lighting Industry Veteran, 67

Bob Roach

Robert David Roach, 67 of Longwood, FL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 7, 2023. Bob had recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and received a successful bone marrow transplant from his son, Mike. Sadly, in his weakened state he contracted pneumonia and was not able to rebound from it. He was born in Johnson City, TN on March 25, 1955 to John and Josephine Roach who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by brothers John and Jim Roach.Read More »In Memoriam: Bob Roach, Lighting Industry Veteran, 67

Creative Technology Middle East Invests in IP65 Rated Elation Proteus™ and KL Panel™

Jonas Stenvinkel (International Sales Manager, Elation), Sam Connolly (Head of Lighting Middle East, Creative Technology), Andy Reardon (Managing Director Middle East, Creative Technology)

Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has made an investment in Elation Professional’s industry-leading Proteus series of automated IP65 lights, along with studio-optimized IP65 rated KL Panel softlights. The purchase includes the Proteus Excalibur™ sky beam moving head as well as the Proteus Maximus™ LED moving head, both high-power luminaires routinely used on large-scale productions and outdoor spectaculars. Additionally, CTME has invested in Elation’s versatile KL Panel XL IP™, a full-color spectrum LED softlight perfect for use in broadcast and film settings. CTME worked closely with Jean Pierre de Vernon from Venutech LLC, Elation’s exclusive distributor in the Middle East, to procure the new lighting gear.Read More »Creative Technology Middle East Invests in IP65 Rated Elation Proteus™ and KL Panel™

ADJ Restructures USA Sales Team for Further Growth

Following a stellar year in 2022, the ADJ Group has restructured its USA Sales Team to provide a solid foundation for further growth in 2023. Firmly established as a mid-level entertainment lighting brand, ADJ’s product range offers an attractive combination of functionality, reliability, and value which is proving increasingly popular in both the rental/production and installation/integration sectors. To better serve customers in both these markets, as well as the traditional retail supply chain, four well-established ADJ team members are being redeployed into new strategic roles.Read More »ADJ Restructures USA Sales Team for Further Growth

ADJ Introduces New Pixie Driver 8000 for Pixie Strip Series LED Battens

The ADJ Pixie Strip Series is a collection of LED pixel battens which combine vibrant LEDs with intelligently designed housings to create a powerful and versatile system. That system has now become even more flexible with the addition of the new Pixie Driver 8000. This powerful unit receives a KlingNet, Art-Net, or sACN control signal and powers up to 8,160 pixels of Pixie Strips.Read More »ADJ Introduces New Pixie Driver 8000 for Pixie Strip Series LED Battens

Blue Planet Announces New Hires and Promotions

Blue Planet announced an array of staff promotions and new hires. These include Las Vegas-based Canaan Caughey and Brad Royal, who were promoted to National Sales Manager and National Service Manager, respectively. New hires include Katie Clayton in Atlanta and Karina Carrasco, Rafael Villagrana and Lauren Vodopich in Las Vegas.