German Light Products’ impression X4 atom has only been available on the Russian rental market for less than a year, but the fixture has already proven itself, and become an original element in some signature project designs. It was Leonid Poznyansky – an LD designer who frequently uses compact GLP solutions in his lighting plots – responsible for its arrival in Moscow. He first saw the GLP X4 atom at Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt in 2017, and immediately urged rental company Laser-Kinetics to invest in it. The LD also promptly placed an order for various mounting accessories, since he recognised the…
Author: Jacob Waite
Event technology specialist D2i welcomed two new directors to the fold. James Clerke has rejoined the business as Operations & Delivery Director, while Matthew Wilson has been promoted to Sales & Marketing Director. With operations in the UK and the Middle East, the bigger board will help D2i’s expansion plans and its long-term strategy to be the leading software company in the event industry. Clerke returns to D2i following an impressive few years spent overseeing and delivering projects for SAGE and several major Premiership football clubs. He brings a wealth of digital and technical project management skills and a keen…
At the recent LDI tradeshow in Las Vegas, ADJ was presented by PLSN magazine with a Gold Star Product Award in recognition of its design series of LED video panels. PLSN publisher, Terry Lowe, visited the ADJ booth at the show to present the 2018 Best Innovation In LED Tiles award, which acknowledges the ground-breaking nature of this unique range of LED video panel products to ADJ National Sales Manager, Alfred Gonzales. The Design Series comprises four modular panels of different shapes that can be connected together in any combination to create video screens of almost any conceivable size and…
With the UK Hog Factor competition just around the corner (7 November 2018), the previous winner of the contest in Frankfurt – Nina Mesitz, discusses the positive impact it had on her. Austrian-based Mesitz and her team Status Cue triumphed at Hog Factor which took place at Prolight + Sound 2018. Six months on she looks back at her progress since and plans for the future. The win for Nina Mesitz and her team Status Cue from the Austrian vocational school BS Evita, has boosted their drive for a career in lighting design. Mesitz, who is a trainee of the Graz…
Harman Professional Solutions has introduced its freshly innovative Martin MAC Allure Profile LED Moving Head. MAC Allure products were designed to support the unique performance lighting needs of rental and install clients, including concert/touring, TV shows, corporate, houses of worship, concert venues, nightclubs, and cruise ships. Also at LDI, Harman re-introduced the ultra-creative potential and ease of use offered by its Martin P3 Visual Control Solution, which is integrated into the MAC Allure Profile and soon other Martin fixtures. There is nothing quite like the Martin MAC Allure Profile. This is the first fully-featured moving head to combine a proprietary,…
Signify has launched the new Philips Strand SPX LED WW, a high-output, warm white LED profile spotlight fixture which offers a powerful, energy efficient alternative to existing models. The SPX LED WW was officially unveiled at the LDI exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. The SPX LED WW is targeted primarily at applications such as education, houses of worship and themed environments. It has been designed to meet the requirements of consultants and specifiers looking for quality, efficient and reliable fixtures to serve as straightforward replacements for conventional profile fixtures. Dimmable either via DMX or via a conventional forward phase dimmer,…
Signify, the world leader in lighting, has announced the global launch of the new Philips Vari-Lite VL10 BeamWash luminaire. Following successful tests on prime-time television and live concerts in recent weeks, the Philips Vari-Lite VL10 BeamWash was officially unveiled at the LDI exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first lighting fixture to be designed around the new high-performance Philips 25R Platinum 550W lamp, the VL10 BeamWash packs a new level of power, dynamics and personality into a compact, fast-moving body. The VL10 BeamWash produces 28,000 lumens of output from the concentrated power of the new lamp, making it the brightest and most…
Connectivity and creativity were at the heart of Chris Lisle’s Summer Plays On tour’s shared lighting rig, which was developed by CLLD LLC. Used by the design teams for both Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker to create 2 very distinct shows, the power-packed rig features Chauvet Professional Rogue and STRIKE fixtures, supplied by Upstaging. “This was a unique project for us,” said Chris Lisle, head of CLLD LLC. “We did the rig, but each act had their own team create their shows with it. Lady Antebellum had Fireplay, and Darius Rucker had Will Lowdermilk. Both did excellent work, so it was…
It took a year of negotiations, but 2018 saw Stonehenge host its first-ever live DJ set. And lighting creative Motion Mapping, complete with a pair of Green Hippo Hippotizer Karst Media Servers supplied by A.C. Entertainment Technologies, was tasked with delivering a digital video projection show equal to the brooding majesty of one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World. Up until this happening, ‘playing Stonehenge’ had proved impossible. Deep, booming bass, large crowds, and ancient stones are not always a good mix and English Heritage, Stonehenge’s current protector, had turned down numerous requests from music acts. Even the Rolling Stones’ request…
Versatility, value for money and a dash of pizzazz are some of the factors influencing the choices made by Sydney based LD, Peter Rubie, when he is creating his work. Rubie has spent the last 11 years devising a wide variety of lighting design work for different types of performances but specialises in productions that are a hybrid of classical and modern/pop/rock music. His lighting ‘choreography’ requires an intimate and up-to-date knowledge of what’s available and how it can be used to achieve different effects. He often uses Robe products, distributed by specialist lighting and staging equipment suppliers, Jands. Robe…
In the midst of a globe-straddling tour that recreates the unique multi-sensory experience of a Pink Floyd live concert, the men behind TAPFS’s live sound take time out to talk about their experiences with Outline’s Superfly loudspeaker system, supplied by London-based Capital Sound Hire. Capital Sound System Technician Mark Edwards discusses its respective working experiences with Superfly. While FOH Trevor Gilligan talks in detail about what the system brings to his creative input while Mark focuses on how it facilitates the venue-to-venue performance consistency that helps Trevor. www.superfly.outline.it
A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) are holding a recruitment event on 1 November 2018 at the company’s High Wycombe headquarters. The company is seeking experienced lighting professionals with a background in theatre, touring, corporate or rental to join the team on both a freelance and a permanent basis. There are opportunities for lighting freelancers to work on an extensive, and diverse, calendar of tradeshows and events around Europe, as well as a number of opportunities for lighting professionals to join the team on a permanent basis. AC-ET offers the chance to enjoy a more stable lifestyle while using industry skills and…
Ultra Enterprises has spent its second consecutive summer in Ibiza, delivering 9-weeks of Resistance at the world’s largest nightclub. In keeping with the group’s consummate production values, a special Funktion-One Vero sound system was drafted in for each event. Starting on 17 July, Resistance took up residence at Privilege for nine successive Tuesdays, running throughout the summer until 11 September. The underground electronic music event landed with the promise of ‘the biggest production on the island’ and backed that up with video, lighting and audio standards that have set a new precedent for Ibiza. Launched several years ago as an…
MILOS has released its latest 3D component libraries for direct use with AutoDesk platforms and other DWG file compatible CAD systems. The library contains over 1000 new blocks from the vast range of truss systems available from the MILOS portfolio. The new edition features quick-snap assembly points as well as pre-assigned component attributes including part codes, system weights, dimensions and accurate bracing patterns for rigging and set construction integration. Visit the MILOS Download Center to download the files: www.milossystems.com/support/product-support/download-center
Latin pop-rock royalty Gian Marco performed 3 sell-out shows at Lima’s Gran Teatro Nacional del Perú in October, backed by an array of Claypaky Mythos2. The colourful and dynamic lighting was designed and operated by Gianfranco Di Vitto, who specified 35 Mythos2 rigged in a 7-line array behind Gian Marco and his band. At the core of Di Vitto’s design were powerful beams of striking colours, creating fast-moving shapes and patterns on the stage. “I needed a versatile fixture that would allow me to create a different look for each song – one that would really wow the audience,” said…
Starlite, which takes place at the Cantera de Nagüeles in Marbella, is described as the best boutique festival in Europe. The music and cultural event, now in its sixth edition, has become the longest festival in the world, with more than 50 days of concerts. It is a unique event for those who want to enjoy intimate concerts from global superstars in an incomparable venue. The stage itself is surrounded by 60m-high rock walls, creating a secret, hidden venue beneath the stars for the 2,200 guests. All inventory, including GLP JDC1 hybrid strobes and KNV Arc fixtures, had to be…
Cyrille Vergely has joined RTI the company as its Dealer Experience Manager, Europe and Middle East. In his new role, he will ensure an exceptional experience for the company’s dealers in the region by providing training, technical support and project design assistance. Vergely has 24 years of experience in the CE and custom installation industry. He began his career with Ciné Laser, where he served as an installer for five years before opening his own business: Home Cinema Services. After 14 successful years, Vergely sold his company and joined VIVATEQ, a pan-European AV distributor, as a sales representative. “In my…
Audio Kris India is a fast-growing dynamic rental company based in Panaji, Goa. The company handles touring and live needs for both corporate and major music shows. Recently, the company invested in its first DiGiCo SD10 and SD-Rack and 32-Bit Mic Pre-Amp Card, supplied by from DiGiCo’s India distributor, Hi-Tech Audio Systems of New Delhi. Started in 1999 by Cristovam (Cris) De Monte Furtado as an audio rental company, Audio Kris has expanded its business to include all aspect of live events. “We have been using DiGiCo consoles since the beginning. Their reliability, pristine audio quality and simplicity of setup…
