d&b group has announced the appointment of Andreas Gall as its new Chief Digital Officer (CDO). With a wealth of experience spanning over three decades in the media, event, and brand content industries, Gall assumes the role of leading d&b’s digital strategy during a transformative period. Gall is a Chief Technology, Digital, and Innovation Officer with a track record of success across the media and entertainment industry. As a C-level leader, he brings extensive experience in spearheading various digital transformation programs, media productions, innovation and start-up projects. His career has included senior management roles at Antenne Bayern, 104.6 RTL, ORF…
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CONTRIK showed a range of new Power Multicore solutions for the first time at ISE; offering the professional AV and lighting, and broadcast and film location production sectors a range of power connectivity solutions from new multicore cable and stringer box series. The new range of Power Strip Multicore ‘stringer boxes’ launched at ISE, comprised six models with Harting E16 connectors, providing for 6 channel single phase breakout, or breakout and daisy chaining, on NEUTRIK powerCON TRUE1 TOP or Schuko Type F connectors. Models are designated as offering either ‘X’ (Xtreme protection) or ‘XO’ (Xtreme Outdoor protection). ‘X’ provides high…
The etherCON TOP cable connectors are TRUE OUTDOOR PROTECTED RJ45 carriers for 1 Gbit/s/ 100W PoE Ethernet and network connections (RJ45 not included). The D-shape panel mount connectors are designed to withstand harsh environments and offer a teardrop design. These cable connectors are RoHS/REACH compliant, flame retardant, UV and corrosion resistant, and provide IP65 protection against particulate and moisture ingression. Ingress Protection (IP) ratings are a standardised system used to categorise the level of protection offered by an enclosure or product against the intrusion of solids and liquids. These ratings hold significant importance in various industries, including professional video, professional…
iMAG has unveiled a milestone with a substantial investment in the revolutionary ROE Ruby-C LED panels. The investment marks iMAG’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of immersive experiences, virtual production, creative exhibition design. The ROE Ruby-C LED panel has a pixel pitch of 2.6mm, this display solution sets the new standard for visuals and curved volumes. The Brompton processing platform ensures integration and optimal performance, enhancing the overall capabilities of the ROE Ruby-C panels. iMAG envisions leveraging the HDR and concave and convex curve abilities of the ROE Ruby-C panels to elevate their projects, delivering visual experiences across various sectors.…
GLP pulled out all the stops for lighting designers Mat Stovall and Manny Treeson when video game developer Blizzard Entertainment’s BlizzCon 2023 was held at the Anaheim Convention Center in southern California recently. Held for the first time since 2019, Blizzard reconfigured the space so that all four giant halls were requisitioned to give fans early access to the latest updates for all of its landmark games via themed playable stations. Additionally, the arena was converted into a proscenium stage for hosting keynotes, speaker panels and trailer drops – as well as the opening and closing ceremonies. To keep pace…
Take That performed on Germany’s ‘Your Songs’ TV show recently, each with their own large LED screen visual backdrop driven by Green Hippo Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers. Your Songs see well-known artists sing one of their most successful tracks while enveloped in visuals and accompanied by a live orchestra. The LED Main Wall measured 16m by 5m at 4096 by 1280 pixels, while an 8m by 2.5m LED ‘Talk Wall’ displayed secondary graphics. A series of ‘gardenfence’ LED strips surrounded the stage, pumping out 12300 x 1450 pixels of graphics. The data-heavy visuals were designed by Saskia Olma and…
The Robe Lighting iFORTE luminaire has won a coveted Parnelli Award for Indispensable Lighting Technology. The 2024 Parnelli Awards were presented at a gala event staged during the 2024 NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) expo at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California. Robe’s 2024 Parnelli Award was collected by North America’s chief sales officer Craig Burros and product manager Peter Moore. “We were extremely honoured to receive a 2024 Parnelli Award for the iFORTE luminaire,” stated Burros. “We have seen many talented designers and programmers incorporate them brilliantly into their designs, and it’s always exciting to receive industry recognition…
STS Communication as a member of the PRG Alliance, featured in two multifunctional STStudios: CR49 and Studio1D, both powered by Brompton Technology LED processing. “Aimed at cinematic virtual productions, CR49 features a comprehensive setup, including a camera tracking system, media servers for background plate playout, render nodes for Unreal Engine photorealistic 3D content, and a highly skilled crew,” commented Alessandro Rosani, Chief Technology Officer at STS Communication. The curved LED wall at CR49 studio spans 24m by 6m and comprises Absen P2.5 XR Pro panels, accompanied by four movable blocks of P3.9 LED panels on the roof totalling 50sqm. Additionally,…
Ikon Profile Plus is a GOBO projector that boasts an array of features for architectural, stage, venue, event, house of worship, and retail lighting applications requiring the projection of logos, custom designs, or breakup patterns. Powered by a 40-watt cool white (9500K) LED source, which delivers a CRI of 80 and output of 4121 lumens, the Ikon Profile Plus delivers brightness and clarity. Its manually adjustable beam angle (15 – 30 degrees) and interchangeable GOBOs offer versatility. The fixture comes complete with useful accessories, including one textured glass GOBO, four metal GOBOs, a gel frame, a drop-in GOBO holder, and…
Saturate Designs, Thailand recently invested in 16 Ayrton Mistral S fixtures which were supplied by Ayrton’s exclusive distributor for Thailand, Total Solution Marketing Thailand. “We now own 16 Mistral S which we use across a variety of our own projects and designs,” began Mr Peem Poolpol, Lighting and Creative Designer at Saturate Designs. “We had previously searched for a small ‘easy to carry’ fixture which could still maintain the high quality and strong light output that is so necessary for our designs. We then discovered Mistral S which is perfect for the kind of work that we do, and, additionally,…
TAIT is expanding its producing offer with the appointment of Martin Green CBE as Vice President of Global Live Events. Green brings over 20 years of experience to TAIT, with large-scale live broadcast events and festivals across the globe. Most recently he served as Managing Director of Eurovision, Liverpool 2023. Based in TAIT’s newly announced Kings Cross office, Green will play an integral part in the company’s development and expansion of event production globally. He will oversee executive-level project management, provide deep subject matter expertise, and drive business development efforts for high-profile, wide-reaching live events, often characterised by intricate broadcast…
As a trade fair for the event technology industry, Prolight + Sound places a focus on promoting young talent. At the centre of the career and training opportunities on offer at Prolight + Sound is the Future Hub in Hall 11.0. Divided into Campus, Career Center, Start-up Area and Networking Lounge, the area is the contact point for the professionals of today and tomorrow. The latter is also the driving force behind a joint project with the Lycée Francais Victor Hugo in Frankfurt. Plants used as decorative and meta-story elements in the Future Hub will be given a permanent place…
Vision: 2025 and Julie’s Bicycle launched a Sustainable Materials and Waste Management Toolkit for Festivals at AIF Congress. This new resource condenses years of research around industry practices to give organisers a wealth of practical, easy-to-implement waste management processes, to help improve practices, and encourage the re-use of materials and reduce waste. Chris Johnson, Vision: 2025 Chair, unveiled the toolkit, followed by a presentation by Julie’s Bicycle Project lead, Richard Phillips, and Vision: 2025’s Comms Manager Bethan Riach. The toolkit, which is part of an ongoing industry project, Towards Zero Waste Festivals, focused on improving waste management practices in the…
“LEMO truly is authentic and friendly,” began Niklas Fuchs. “On this tour, he wanted the audience to feel like they are visiting him at home listening to his songs from the couch. So, the design basically consisted of a whole lot of carpets on stage, standard E27 LED Bulbs, and some living room luminaires that we literally bought on the way to the first show. It created a special atmosphere.” Filling in on the tour for LEMO’s usual lighting designer Bernhard Endl, Fuchs accented this mood with a warm, inviting light show. Position in a vertical configuration over the stage,…
Vectorworks announced a new direct presence in New Zealand. Previously overseen by Megabits, the New Zealand distributor of Vectorworks software, all New Zealand operations will now be managed by the New Zealand-based staff of Vectorworks, backed by the company’s regional office in Australia. The local team, headed by Sales Operations Specialist Kim Cooper and Product Specialist Zac Haumaha, brings their expertise and years of experience supporting Vectorworks users in New Zealand. “By transitioning to serve our customers in New Zealand directly, we can amplify our capacity to cater to the demands of our rapidly expanding design community,” said Vectorworks CEO…
Epson has announced that its latest 4K ultra-lightweight high-lumens 3LCD projector range has secured significant backing from two leading rental partners: Lang AG and AED Display. Epson’s latest 4K technology combines patented 4K Crystal Motion, panel thermo-control and double micro-lens array technologies to achieve optimal clarity. All this tech has been packed into the world’s smallest and lightest 4K 10,000 and 20,000 lumens projectors. The EB-PQ2000 range offers customers a variety of benefits, including 4K graphic processing, with the latest chipset providing improvements in operating frequency, memory bandwidth and data transmission for a 4K experience. The series also provides additional…
ROXX announced the further expansion of its international distribution network with MOONBEARS now exclusively distributing the ROXX fixtures in the Netherlands. With MOONBEARS, ROXX is joining forces with a sales partner whose philosophy fits with the Cologne-based company’s understanding of the market. Patrick Veldman, co-owner of MOONBEARS, noted: “We are very proud to announce our collaboration with ROXX. As industry experts and entertainment enthusiasts, we are big fans of this creative brand. ROXX truly is a cool brand that is causing a stir worldwide. In addition, ROXX products are exceptionally well-engineered and prove that German precision does still exist. It…
Welsh National Opera’s Head of Lighting and Sound, Ben Naylor took possession of an MDG ATMe haze generator with a digital theFAN unit, both housed in MDG’s Vertical Flight Case. Naylor explained his choice of MDG and this combination of equipment which was supplied by Robe/MDG UK. “We have been looking for a better consistency of coverage of haze for a long time, as the hazers we’ve used in the past have looked patchy and generally produced more haze in the wings than on stage! The MDG ATMe with flight case and fan not only gives us fantastic haze coverage…
