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2022 Education Resources

Our annual guide to some of the leading theater schools and training programs educating the next generation of designers, technicians and stagehands across the country.

Martin by HARMAN Introduces MAC Aura XIP Indoor/Outdoor Wash Light with Filament Effect

HARMAN Professional Solutions introduces the Martin MAC Aura XIP, premium moving head wash light raising the bar for optical quality, featuring an even wash field with soft edge, minimal stray light, and high intensity mid-air beams. It has a Radical aura filament effect, with improved light engine control, and an outdoor rating with close to zero compromises in weight, size, and aesthetics.

Here’s an introductory video on the features of the MAC Aura XIP:

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Proteus Plays Key Role in Al Gurdon Design for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Acclaimed designer turns to Proteus Maximus™, Proteus Excalibur™ and new Proteus Rayzor Blade™ for entertaining, impactful Opening and Closing Ceremonies

Fireworks are set off around the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on July 28, 2022. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Some 72 nations and territories came together July 28 – August 8 in Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, England, for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Lighting the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the quadrennial multi-sport event was Al Gurdon of Incandescent Design who used over 300 Elation Professional IP65 Proteus luminaires to light the festivities.Read More »Proteus Plays Key Role in Al Gurdon Design for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Magmatic Atmospheric Effects Introduces Crisp Max Snow Machine

Magmatic atmospheric effects, a division of Elation Lighting recently introduced the Crisp Max™, a dependable, high-output snow machine that makes it easy to create scene-setting wintry settings. Crisp Max is capable of producing high volumes of naturalistic snow with the capacity to adjust snowflake size for greater versatility. Here’s an introductory video from Magamtic on the Crisp Max:

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