Panasonic has recently launched its new L.I.V.E. Series, designed to lift the lid on the ground-breaking capabilities of its technology in virtual studios and to address the challenges of live production in a rapidly changing industry. Recorded with partners at four different studios across Europe, the Panasonic Live Integrated Video Experience (L.I.V.E.) Series is aimed at industry insiders looking to harness the latest broadcast and production technology and techniques and design their own virtual studio. Challenges addressed in the five-episode series include managing the move to remote production and the necessary workflow changes, enhancing the production value of live streamed…
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VITEC has revealed its goal is to become completely carbon neutral by 2021 in all facets of business operations, including the manufacturing of its video products. VITEC’s carbon-balanced video products will support the environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives of customers who share VITEC’s commitment to making the world a better place for future generations. “Technology providers have a responsibility to contribute to the rescue of our planet, and I want VITEC to be among the front runners,” said Philippe Wetzel, CEO of VITEC. “This initiative is important to me, our global employees, and the communities we serve. We have…
Sony has announced the acquisition of Nevion AS to further enhance its portfolio, providing end-to-end IP and cloud-based production solutions for broadcasting and other applications. Sony, which has been a minority shareholder in Nevion since July 2019, is purchasing the remaining shares in the company, and making it a subsidiary. Sony has been at the forefront of IP-based production innovation for the past decade. In recent years, there has been an increasing demand in broadcasting and other business areas for remote production solutions and remote integration (REMI), as they allow resources such as equipment, facilities and even staff to be…
To treat the audience at the Good Vibes Winter Festival 2020 to pristine sound and provide them an unforgettable experience, NZ Sound Reinforcement deployed a state-of-the-art HARMAN Professional networked audio solution that includes a collection of JBL Professional VTX Series loudspeakers. Organised by Pato Entertainment and the sister festival of the One Love Festival, the Good Vibes Winter Festival 2020 features an array of local artists, embracing the New Music as international borders were closed and set the scene for summer reggae vibes. To elevate the fan experience, the festival organisers hired New Zealand’s leading event production company, NZ Sound…
Lawo mourn the premature passing of colleague, team member, and friend, Michael Mueller, 66, described as a truly unique colleague, with whom Lawo had the pleasure to work together for more than a decade. He passed away after a brief illness on 26 September 2020 amid his loved ones. Mueller brought a wealth of experience to his positions as US Sales and Marketing Manager, and later as Vice President of Sales, with Lawo North America. After his initial sales position with Audio Techniques of Stamford, CT in the mid to late 1980‘s, Mueller went on to assume positions with Scharff…
Taking place on 16 to 24 July 2020, Radionorba Vodafone Battiti Live 2020 was one of the most awaited summer events in Italy. The series of concerts – which features a range of performing artists from the Italian pop/rap scene – typically tours the Puglia region each year. This year, due to the restrictions caused by the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the artists performed inside Aragonese Castle in Otranto in front of a limited audience. Mod Srl, which is part of Rooster Srl was the company in charge of the lighting project, deploying a huge number of PROLIGHTS products…
MA Lighting has introduced new products for its grandMA3 onPC range: the grandMA3 onPC fader wing and the grandMA3 onPC xPort Nodes DIN-Rail. The grandMA3 onPC fader wing is designed as the perfect hardware playback expansion to the grandMA3 onPC software. In combination with this free of charge software, the grandMA3 onPC fader wing offers the full playback capabilities and adds two, 048 Parameters to the grandMA3 onPC parameter count. The range of grandMA3 onPC xPort Nodes DIN-Rail are specifically designed for the ever-increasing demands in fixed installation applications to build a reliable and stable backbone of synchronised data transportation.…
With the increasing demand for weather-resistant fixtures for entertainment and architecture applications, Claypaky’s MINI-B PARLED AQUA fits the needs for size, output, and features. With its seven Osram 40W RGBW LED engine, this little fixture makes it one of the brightest available on the market. MINI-B PARLED AQUA is a static version of the recently introduced MINI-B that is IP65 rated. This fixture has the same optical and electronic features as the MINI-B: a motorised 4° to 55° zoom, independent control of the central LED for effects, 2500K to 8000K colour temperature control, 16-bit dimmer with four different dimming curves,…
As unemployment soars, 25 countries join together to represent over 30 million workers in the worldwide events industry as part of the #WeMakeEvents campaign’s global day of action planned for 30 September The #WeMakeEvents campaign has been ramping up activity in order to highlight how the global live events industry urgently needs to get back to work. Over 30 million people in 25 countries would usually work in the events industry, but with social distancing measures in place, there is no possibility of a financially viable return for the foreseeable future. Over the past weeks, events have happened around the…
From eSports to awards nights and live music, Studio45 provides a setting for event professionals to continue producing and hosting live events which are streamed worldwide. Created by Australian audiovisual supplier, WooHah Productions, the space features top of the range equipment, including Brompton Technology’s Tessera SX40 LED processors. The idea for Studio45 came to WooHah Productions just days after the country was forced into lockdown in March. The team wanted to offer a safe yet creative environment as an alternative to traditional live event settings. By investing in the world’s best equipment and people, WooHah has ensured that Studio 45…
Against the stark backdrop of COVID-19 lockdown, a group of event industry professionals are taking to their bikes, to raise awareness of the issues faced by the sector in support of the #WeMakeEvents campaign. Not known for their cycling prowess, their ambition is to complete 1,500km across England, traveling a circuitous route between Newcastle and London, 3 to 18 October. Each day they will visit venues on their route, to raise awareness of the plight of closed down venues and over 600,000 live industry professionals currently unable to work. They will be posting daily updates and ask that you follow…
Historically taking place in front of an audience at Vienna’s Volkstheater and is broadcast on ORF, the COVID-19 pandemic caused the 2020 rendition of the Amadeus Austrian Music Awards to be cancelled. However, ORF1 prepared the grand stage for the awards to mark the 20th anniversary, as part of a variety TV show, which was broadcast at prime time on 10th September. Conchita Wurst was compere of the show with a top-class cast, which not only reviewed current top acts but presented highlights from 20 years of the Amadeus awards ceremony. The show acts for the ‘Amadeus Music Sessions’ were…
Lewis Williams wove CHAUVET Professional Rogue R1 Spot fixtures, supplied by Mass Affect Lighting, into the lighting design for Seeds – an outdoor dance recital involving 30 socially distant performers from the UK – to create an engaging 3D aura of light around the iconic structure. As well as providing a supportive geometrical setting for the precise choreographed moves of the holistic symmetry of CHAUVET Professional Rogue R1 Spot fixtures, the illuminated bandstand reflected the performance’s mission of supporting mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I incorporated the bandstand into the design because it provides an awesome surface to bounce lights…
Birmingham-based companies Outdoor Places and Unusual Spaces (OPUS), JA Productions and Production Resource Group (PRG) partnered with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) to deliver their first full 75-piece socially distanced orchestral performance since lockdown began, from PRG’s Live Space in Longbridge, reaching an international audience. The performance by the CBSO was staged to commemorate their 100th birthday celebrations and was streamed free of charge on YouTube and Facebook. So far it has had over 170,000 views and received global positive support. The performance, which is believed to be the largest gathering of musicians seen since lockdown, was conducted…
Vectorworks along with founders MA Lighting and Robe lighting have transitioned the General Device Type Format (GDTF) website to VPLT— the German Entertainment Technology Association. This migration will ensure a compliant platform for the exchange and future development of GDTF, which offers manufacturers and users a better way of planning and controlling complex productions from design to implementation for an event. GDTF was conceived to create a unified definition for the exchange of data for the operation of intelligent luminaires. The unified standard provides a constituent and dependable way to adapt new fixtures and devices in the lighting industry. GDTF was previously recognised by DIN SPEC 15800 as an open…
A Bristol show maker has produced a spectacular video to demonstrate the industry’s commitment to safely starting up live performance with the video set to be released on 30 September to tie in with the #WeMakeEvents campaign’s international day of action. Filmed by drone after dark in the city’s Eastville Park, thirty socially-distanced dancers spelled out heart art and NHS using colourful illuminated umbrellas. The video was masterminded by Cirque Bijou, who have produced shows internationally since 1999. Regulars at Glastonbury and Camp Bestival, earlier this year they were the first UK company to be invited to perform at Taiwan Lantern…
Christie has released software version 6.5 for its award-winning Christie Pandoras Box media server. Version 6.5’s added benefits for integrators and end users include a powerful new render engine for greater performance, that is able to handle more video files or higher resolutions at a time and also avoid colour banding. The 10-bit colour depth playback delivers the Rec.2020 colour gamut for HDR applications and 4K resolution, while preserving the full colour palette (4:4:4) without any chroma subsampling for the best image quality. “Customers will be amazed by the image quality we can now deliver across our Christie products,” said…
PLASA has unveiled PLASA Online 2020, a programme of free online content from Monday 12 to Friday 16 October designed to provide industry professionals with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the COVID-19 crisis and prepare for what’s next in live events and entertainment. Across all five days, there will be a curated selection of keynote talks, discussion panels, product presentations and technical sessions. Thought-leaders and business experts will address the most pertinent issues such as the Covid crisis, Brexit, technological innovations, and safety regulations. Additionally, audio, lighting and AV will present their latest products and solutions including Adam…
