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Australia - BBC Earth Experience is an immersive exhibition that promises to transport visitors on a journey through the natural world, narrated by David Attenborough. Following the popularity of the inaugural BBC Earth Experience in London, the attraction has recently opened a second site at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. HIVE’s BeeBlade and BeeBox products were chosen to bring this captivating experience to life through seamless media playback.
“We are introducing a new technological era into the industry with the BeeBlade series, and when TDC in Australia c

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UK - LED display brand Absen has been chosen by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) as the LED display partner at Lord’s Cricket Ground to provide high performance screens as part of an extensive refurbishment spanning five years, at the historic St John’s Wood cricket venue.
As part of its ongoing £200m ground development programme, Lord’s, ‘The Home of Cricket’, owned by Members of MCC, is not only striving to provide its members and visitors with modern stands and exceptional facilities, but also to improve the overall match day experience for stand spectators throughout t
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USA - ROE Visual is promoting the fine-pitch rental solution, Topaz, among other products for the live events market at LDI 2023.
The ROE booth for the 2023 show focuses on the touring side of the live events space, with a comprehensive stage setup reminiscent of the many stage designs involving ROE Visual panels over the years. Attendees will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the panels, with a multitude of configurations at their fingertips.
LDI is the first North American show to exhibit the new, all-purpose live events LED panel, Topaz. This new ser

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Europe - Designed by Axel de Beaufort and Guillaume Verdier and the first of its kind, Artexplorer is soon to set sail. As a project that encompasses both culture and environment, it aims to raise awareness of contemporary issues by utilising a revolutionary LED tunnel, made possible by visualisation technology specialists, Leyard Europe.
Since its inception in 1995, Leyard Europe has collaborated on many innovative and transformative assignments. However, Artexplorer presented the company with an opportunity to be a part of something different.
Artexplorer is a one-of-kind

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UK - MCS Rental Software, provider of rental management solutions, has announced the launch of a new, innovative feature that will ‘revolutionise the way customers pick equipment to hire’.
The new feature introduces checklists to the picking process, as part of the pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), allowing users to perform comprehensive equipment assessments. This feature includes the ability to add specific notes for the picker(s), prioritise certain tasks for faster processing, and the creation of custom checklists. The checklists are versatile, supporting tick boxes, drop-

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Lithuania - Christie RGB pure laser projection and Vive Audio technology deliver powerful cinematic experiences at Apollo Kinas, a new premium multiplex at Vilnius Outlet shopping centre.
Christie partner BMK installed a Christie CP4425-RGB and five CP2415-RGB Real|Laser illumination technology, each accompanied by a Christie Vive Audio sound system, to immerse audiences in its six screens.
“This cinema is fully equipped with many innovations to elevate the theatre experience for Vilnius moviegoers, including three chair selections in each auditorium, comfortable recliners

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China - ROE Visual has announced the release of its ROE Calculator APP. This application is a complete upgrade of the previous ballast calculator and has added many new options to create essential technical calculations for LED screens.
Key features include ballast calculation, pixel calculation, power requirement analysis, user-friendly interface and comprehensive data library
The ROE Calculator APP is connected to the ROE Visual website - you only require one login for the website and the APP.

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UK - Virtual production facility Racquet Studios has partnered with Video Screen Services (VSS) to offer dynamic solutions for virtual productions of all types and of all sizes
Having launched in June 2023 and located in Eastbourne’s Devonshire Quarter, , Racquet Studios has been rapidly evolving to cater for a range of traditional and virtual productions across its facilities. Racquet Studios has been developed to support existing businesses and production companies through technical innovation to produce world-class creative content while creating a progressive creative econom

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Mexico - Xcaret is one of Mexico’s leading tourist attractions. At the end of 2021, the park’s technical team upgraded a problematic projector-based video system in its main Tlachco Theatre with ADJ LED video panels.
The new setup not only improved the clarity of the video content shown as part of the venue’s resident production but has also proven to be far more reliable than the previous system, following over a year of continuous use across daily shows.
Opened in 1990, Xcaret is a visitor attraction on the Riviera Maya that celebrates Mexico’s present and rich pa

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USA - Christie MicroTiles LED took the stage with Something Corporate during the band’s headlining reunion show at Las Vegas’ House of Blues on 20 October and their main stage performances at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on 21-22 October as part of the When We Were Young festival.
Vocalist and pianist Andrew McMahon performed on a piano fully wrapped in Christie MicroTiles LED, which displayed images and lyrics from the band’s catalogue. Kevin ‘Clutch’ Page, principal, Procraft Media, who is also the bassist in Something Corporate, led the integration of this one-of-a

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Italy - Vivitek reports that its DU8395Z, DU9800Z and DU9900Z projectors have been chosen for use in immersive projection experiences created by Playartmultimedia. The scenographic project has been enlivening events ranging from private wedding events to public town activities in over 150 venues across Italy.
Immersive projection experiences are much in demand, thrilling audiences with their fusion of colour, vivid images and punchy soundtracks. As with many modern artistic endeavours, the immersive rooms – or ‘Sala Immersiva’ - marries a labour of love with the latest in A

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Japan - ROE Visual is participating in the Inter BEE exhibition, the annual media event in Japan, which brings together professionals from various disciplines, including video, audio, broadcasting, and communication. ROE Visual will showcase some of its latest LED innovations, such as the Ruby Series and the Carbon CB5MKII RGB-W LED panel.
At Inter BEE (15-17 November), ROE Visual will be represented on several stands of its partnering companies: Hibino (booth #3302), Ark Ventures (booth #3111), Ikegami (booth #4208), and Restar (booth #5212). Visitors will have the opportunity to

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Indonesia - Argo Visual, a multimedia equipment rental company based in Jakarta, is a long-time user of Brompton Technology LED processing. Since its inception in 2007, Argo Visual has achieved many milestones, including adding LED screens to its inventory in 2012. A significant breakthrough in 2018 saw it also take on big video mapping projects, including the Asian Para Games opening ceremony and 2022 G20 gala dinner.
Argo Visual’s favoured combination is Tessera SX40 4K LED processors powering its AOTO LED video wall. “Many of the projects we work on are seen on the world s

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Latin America - tvONE has announced its partnership with Vitech US as a distributor for tvONE brands in Latin America. Vitech US will cover key Latin American countries as well as the Caribbean and Mexico.
Vitech US has established a solid reputation for delivering quality products, integrated solutions, distribution, transportation coordination, financing, and outstanding support to its channel partners since its inception in 1997.
Green Hippo will now be available to customers in select countries in Latin America, thanks to Vitech US's extensive network and expertise in

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The Netherlands - ROE Visual has teamed up with the Netherlands Film Academy to support students in pioneering a ground-breaking approach to film production. By providing an advanced LED screen solution, ROE Visual has enabled the creation of The x-project, an ultra-short graduation film that marks a significant leap in how films are produced and takes the film academy's curriculum to new heights.
The x-project, a creation of the Netherlands Film Academy graduating students, stands out for its focus on production design and visual effects. It offers a remarkable oppo

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South Africa - Endeavour Audio Visual Solutions is celebrating a busy year, expanding its inventory with additional Absen NT2.9 panels.
Kelvin Tilley and Richard Horwell, founders behind the technical supply company that recently relocated to larger premises in Randburg, are feeling a blend of excitement and gratitude. In August of this year, in response to the bustling entertainment industry, they initially purchased Absen NT2.9 panels from DWR Distribution. With demand on the rise, they're now on their second batch of these panels and eagerly looking forward to another shipment

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UK - ROE Visual has announced the appointment of Jonathan Sheard as managing director of their UK team.
Sheard’s three-decade-long journey in the live event business has endowed him with a deep understanding of our industry's cultural, technical, and commercial aspects. His background working within the diverse CT group positions him to comprehend and serve ROE Visual's client base.
"I am thrilled to be joining such a respected and forward-thinking company as ROE Visual. I'm excited to bring my knowledge and experience to the team and work towards delivering exceptional L

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UK - Digital Projection has released a new and improved Projection Simulator, which is a free web-based application which helps users choose a suitable projector for their particular install needs.
Projection Simulator offers a comprehensive suite of features, including calculating throw distances between screens and projectors, as well as determining the relationships between the size and distance of the projected image. The tool also provides recommendations for optimal projector placement.
With the user’s convenience in mind, the software offers two modes: Single Projec

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USA - Pavion, an integrator of fire, security, critical communications, and audio-visual technology solutions, recently opened its new regional office in Raleigh, North Carolina. The goal was to establish a space for Pavion to showcase its technology solutions whilst providing an updated working environment for its employees.
The project was undertaken in a collaboration between Pavion and IA Architects, who worked together to design and execute a solution including KSCAPE’s innovative RAIL technology.
“When designing and developing the Pavion Raleigh office, we had thre

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USA - Right from the start, Papa Roach fans at Newark’s Prudential Centre knew that the trailblazing metal masters were going to be coming at them in full force. Walking onto a dark stage, the band started to play Between Angels and Insects as the background behind them suddenly erupted with strobing images from a massive video wall that ran almost the entire width of the stage.
The menacingly raw and powerful images on the wall were repeated on the extended riser, making the band members on it look as if they were being absorbed into the foreboding video. It was exactly

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Czechia - Christie RGB pure laser and 1DLP laser projectors lit up a host of spectacular projection mapping exhibits at Signal Festival in Prague. Christie technology - including Griffyn 4K50-RGB, M 4K25 RGB, and 4K10-HS projectors - featured in four exhibits at the festival of digital and creative culture, where international artists created a unique collection of rich and colourful experiences for attendees to enjoy.
“We were thrilled to collaborate with Christie, a brand synonymous with high-end projectors and visual innovation,” says Martin Posta, founder and CEO of Signal

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Japan - A significant highlight at this year’s Inter BEE will be the presence of Brompton Technology, featured on the stands of partners including Ark Ventures Inc., AOTO Electronics, Sony Marketing Inc., Ikegami, d&b audiotechnik, and Restar Communications Corporation. Notably, the team from Ark Ventures will introduce Brompton’s TrueLight technology for the first time in Asia.
As well as TrueLight, which enables full per-pixel calibration and control of the light spectrum emitted by an LED panel with a broader spectral output by utilising extra emitters in addition to th

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UK - An Audient ASP8024-HE has been installed in The Live Room, a community support project in Birkenhead, northwest England, providing a venue for musicians wanting to reconnect with their passion. The arrival of the console followed a recommendation - and generous donation - from Pete Townshend.
The brainchild of public-spirited Iain Ogilvie, The Live Room offers a lifeline for musicians who are dealing with issues of addiction, isolation and poverty. “Our goal is to support the mental health of participants through team involvement, and signposting to professional agencies wh

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USA - Floridian rockers Tedeschi Trucks’ summer 2023 tour staging was dominated by soaring horizontal LED battens which displayed pixels of video content, driven by Hippotizer Karst+ MK2 media servers. The battens were interspersed with LED fixtures to create a dazzling series of audience blinders, colour and sweeping effects to set the scene for the band’s brand of American blues rock.
The lighting design and programming was delivered to the tour by Infinitus Vox, headed by Tony Caporale, who used a Hippotizer Karst+ MK2’s NDI feed to his Depence R3 pre-viz software. This
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