WorldStage has expanded and upgraded its xRStage-NY with a larger scale LED stage and a full broadcast studio making it the most versatile production studio in the New York metro area for broadcasting, streaming, capturing and producing projects on site. WorldStage now boasts production studios at four locations nationwide: New York (Secaucus, NJ), Nashville, and the San Francisco Bay Area. “Just minutes from Manhattan, xRStage-NY is a very flexible space for commercial shoots and entertainment projects as well as fully immersive Mixed Reality productions,” says TJ Donoghue, WorldStage’s Director, Integration Department. “xRStage-NY’s virtual studio environment offers advanced broadcast technologies and…
Author: Jacob Waite
Professional Music & Lighting Systems (PMLS) are among the very first handful of companies in Australia to get their hands on DiGiCo’s latest flagship console, the Quantum 338. DiGiCo’s latest digital mixing solution sports a host of new mix and interface features, representing a dramatic step up in processing power and connectivity. With a sleek new look and design enhancements across the board, the Quantum 338 is quickly being added to many production company’s ‘most wanted’ lists. Director of PMLS, Nick Morse, says the company was after something to fill the role of a touring and hire rig with extended…
Neg Earth has added the new PROLIGHTS EclPanel TWC LED softlight to its growing rental fleet, courtesy of AC-ET. On recommendation from a number of lighting designers, Neg Earth decided to demo PROLIGHTS EclPanel TWC and were “incredibly impressed” with its performance and notable list of features. Neg Earth’s Sam Ridgway commented: “After several recommendations for the EclPanel TWC, I had high expectations and I am pleased to say the fixture certainly lived up to them. The fixture’s output is brighter than a number of competitors products at only a fraction of the cost. The performance and features of the…
PROLIGHTS has revealed its latest innovation – a lightweight and compact IP-rated moving beam lighting fixture, Astra Beam260IP. Described by its creators as ‘sharper, brighter, and more resistant to the elements’ than its predecessors, the Astra Beam260IP includes a brand new lSirius HRI 260W PRO lamp, made by Osram. The new lamp has a supposed long-life span of 6,000 hours that, combined with a completely sealed enclosure, brings a near-zero maintenance cycle, reducing operating costs like cleaning and re-lamping. The Astra Beam260IP produces a parallel 2°, high-contrast, pure beam of light with an extraordinary output of half a million lux…
The award-winning xR workflow utilised by XR Studios to power Katy Perry’s landmark American Idol performance last year has opened up an entirely new world of opportunities in immersive real-time production over the past year – offering a safe and innovative alternative for shows and live events to showcase artistry in a virtual capacity. Backed by the Carlyle Group and Epic Games, disguise has revolutionised xR and virtual production, powering over 230 productions across live entertainment, film and episodic TV, corporate events, and TV and sports broadcast to date. At the time of writing, over 165 disguise xR stages have…
The volunteer trustees at Stagehand, the original live production welfare fund, have revealed that, after further fundraising efforts and campaigns, the fifth application window for the COVID-19 Crew Relief Fund is now open. Unlike some other funds that have already received grants, applicants can apply to multiple rounds of the fund. Applications for grants of up to £500 will be invited from those that have received zero or minimal support from UK government self employment or furlough schemes and haven’t any significant alternative income. The fund is open to non-theatrical live event crew, for those in theatre, colleagues at the…
Having joined forces with Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day and DJ Gok Wan’s kitchen disco raves, Isolation Nation, Glitterbox’s production team brought the curtain down on BBC One Comic Relief’s main televised event at Royal Albert Hall on 19 March with a ‘Red Nose Rave’ – lit by Kris Goodman and with production design by Sam Tozer of Vision Factory, featuring sets from DJ Gok Wan, Melvo Baptiste, and The Shapeshifters, among others. Production Manager, Mattie Evans of Nocturnal Tour Management (NTRP), oversaw the technical delivery of the production. His suppliers of choice included audio vendor, Patchwork London; Christie Lites…
4Wall has announced a strategic alliance with Transition Video. The alliance will create a mutually beneficial partnership between the two companies, giving both providers access to extensive video and lighting equipment across the UK. Transition Video, based in Aylesbury, specialises in concert touring, festivals and TV broadcast equipment, while 4Wall UK offers an extensive lighting and video fleet across its two locations in London and Blackburn, supported of course by the broader 4Wall offering across 11 locations throughout the USA. The alliance will see both providers extend their capabilities to service the largest, most ambitious shows, giving both of their…
When Judith Hill shot a promotional video for the Elans Artists agency in March, the soaring quality of her sound was reflected in light, courtesy of a See-Hear Productions designed and supplied rig featuring 33 CHAUVET Professional fixtures and 89 F4IP video panels, along with supplemental units courtesy of RZI Lighting. Tony Milliet ran the rig for the four-day filming session with his ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 plus two extra wings, using his console to create a steady stream of bold looks that, like the music of this uniquely talented artist, conveyed an unbridled sense of energy. “We had a lot…
Phil Hildrow was the archetypal salesman, charmingly personable, slightly risqué – the loveable rogue, always with a “roll-up” hanging from his lips. During the 1970s, he worked for PACE-MM in Royston who pioneered the “cheap but serviceable” mixing consoles which launched the careers of so many bands on the pub circuits of the UK. Britain’s dominance in this market led to growing demand for “made in G.B” products across mainland Europe so Phil sensing the untapped potential for sales set off with a demo MM mixer in the boot of his trusty blue Vauxhall Cavalier to make calls on the…
New European-wide research commissioned by Epson reveals there will be a stronger than ever appetite for attendance to events once lockdown measures are lifted. 83% of consumers intend to go to the same or more events, in a bid to ‘make up for lost time.’ The research was designed in tandem with Professor Steven Taylor, a psychologist who has studied the impact of pandemics on human social behaviour. The Epson study, which surveyed 2,500 event-going consumers across Europe (UK, France, Italy, Spain and Germany) revealed: Europeans will find themselves swept up in a ‘roaring 20s’ wave of joyful enthusiasm for…
Collaborative Creations (CC) has entered into a sales team partnership with AED Audio in the UK. CC Founder and Director, West End Associate Sound Designer, Sam Vincent, confirmed: “AED Audio has come up with a brilliant product offering in the FLEX and SOLID Series speakers. Incredibly versatile, they suit a wide range of applications and the 15″ Front Loaded SOLID15 sub has an impressive low range for a sub of its size. It’s the accessories for the range, however, that represent the biggest step forward I have seen in a long time. As a system it’s very user friendly at…
ALGAM has expanded Solid State Logic’s (SSL) presence in French and MAGHREB regions, representing their audio creation product and studio console lines, live sound consoles, broadcast product portfolio, and after sales support functions. For over 30 years Solid State Logic has provided sales and support services via their own subsidiary, SSL France, under the leadership of, Philippe Guerinet. SSL France has been responsible for the growth of SSL Live, System T broadcast and large-format studio consoles in the region and in recent years, the increasing range of ‘ACP’ audio creation products, including USB recording interfaces, high-performance small-scale mixers and hybrid…
Pixotope Version 1.5 – the latest release of live photo-realistic virtual production system by The Future Group – boasts a range of features that add new levels of functionality for the live production of mixed-reality (MR) content. Built with live production at its core, Pixotope’s latest release provides complete access to the full power of the high-performance Unreal Engine 4.26.1, which provides endless opportunities for experimental graphics functionality. Thanks to its tight Unreal integration, other key developments launching with Pixotope 1.5 include enhanced DMX workflows for real and virtual lighting, and Professional Codec support for Pro-Res, DNxHR and multichannel EXR. …
Interlite has been named as an exclusive distributor of ChamSys products throughout Sweden. “We are big believers in product training and demonstrations,” said Tobias Johansson, a 20-year industry veteran and brand manager of ChamSys for Interlite. “The commitment ChamSys has to service fits perfectly with our own philosophy.” Beyond this compatibility, Interlite AB is most excited about the ChamSys line of products. “ChamSys products excel from the mid to the top range of the console market,” said Johansson. “Their powerful and user-friendly features have earned them a great reputation.” For its part, ChamSys enthusiastically welcomes Interlite to its distribution network.…
In line with the UK government’s recommendation to “stay local” amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Robe UK joined forces with Northampton School for Boys (NSB), the University of Northampton and Daventry-based DroneSwarm to support #LightItInRed’s campaign by illuminating Northampton skies with a unique ‘heart shaped’ drone and light performance. The action featured a new distinctive red heart logo designed by the #LightItInRed team for the occasion that – one year on – specifically highlighted the human elements of the industry affected by the COVID-19 pandemic – including those still working or training, those who have had to seek alternative employment, lost…
Bristol-based creative and technical event production design and delivery specialist, Pytch recently invested in 72 new Astera Titan Tubes, following a prior purchase of 32 Astera AX3 LightDrops. AX3s and the Titan Tubes were specified to illuminate the underside of PYTCHAir – a grounded Boeing 727 airliner permanently housed as centrepiece of Pytch’s industrial estate – and harnessed during PytchLab, an experimental event where different ideas and concepts can be tried and tested for effectivity and practicality. Titan Tubes are typically deployed for Pytch’s three virtual studios following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, utilised for a range of corporate…
PK SOUND has appointed Andrew King to the role of Global Senior Brand Support. Reporting directly to PK’s recently appointed Chief Strategy Officer, James Oliver, King will captain ongoing marketing and communications initiatives while also supporting colleagues and outside partners as a key part of the company’s Brand Team. King comes to PK SOUND following a lengthy stint with publishing and communications company NWC, serving for over a decade as Editor-in-Chief of some of Canada’s top AVL and music industry media properties, including Professional Sound, Professional Lighting & Production, Canadian Musician, and Canadian Music Trade magazines. “I’ve seen and reported…
