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This follows the successful trial at this summer's InfoComm expo in Las Vegas, where visitors donned active stereo shutter glasses to experience one of the unforgettable moments of the show. They were able to view specially-created 3D content on a huge Supernova Infinity screen, equipped with a 0.8 low gain material to provide unique contrast and horizontal half gain viewing angles.

Fed from a Mechdyne Dimensions Media and 3D Server, projected from a Digital Projection TITAN Reference 1080p 3D projector, dnp met their combined goals of providing a high-contrast image with super wide viewing angles in a harsh overhead lighting setting.

As dnp Product Manager Johnny Jensen explains, "Watching

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All products include 24/7 customer support from trained technical service representatives available at Gefen. This enhanced customer service is designed for highly demanding industries such as broadcasting and the rental/staging markets. GefenPRO products also feature a more rugged construction and internal power supplies using industry standard AC cords to improve performance in the field, says the company.

The GefenPRO product line offers advanced matrix systems with 16x16 and 32x32 switching systems supporting more sources and displays. Additional products in the line include longer distance signal extenders based on fibre optics and a mix

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Wittkamper is responsible for overseeing Draper's international sales force and company dealings with Draper dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries. He has been with Draper for nearly 14 years, and most recently held the position of lifts & mounts product manager.

"I'm looking forward to continuing to grow Draper's sales around the world," says Wittkamper. "It helps that Draper is already recognized as a premier brand worldwide, and we will be building on that reputation with new products and the same high standard of service and product quality."

Draperis a Spiceland, Ind-based manufacturer of projection screens, lifts for projectors and displays, window shades and gymnasium equipment. In addition to its Spiceland facilities, Draper has manufacturing or

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The star studded event for 260 top patrons and supporters of the high profile domestic violence charity was staged in the ornate Ballroom of The Dorchester in London's and presented by Neil Fox.

It included live performances by Will Young and the Poofs And A Piano who entertained guests in the reception area. Other highlights were special addresses by Sarah Brown and Duncan Bannatyne, who drew attention to the goals and principals of Women's Aid's 'Real Man' campaign, bringing a new and additional dimension to the evening.

DesignScene was asked to produce the event for the second year running, after bringing a fresh and innovative visual approach to last year's much acclaimed gala dinne

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Staying On - Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis says he's not ready to hand the day-to-day running of the festival over to his daughter Emily yet. Eavis, 75, celebrated the festival's 40th anniversary earlier this year but

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Tait Towers has used the FTSI Navigator control system on many of its flagship projects, including the recent tours for Bon Jovi, Lady Gaga and Roger Waters' The Wall. This technology has given Tait the ability to equip clients with systems that are able to coordinate and control deck machinery, chain hoists, video walls and other motion effects while simultaneously sharing information with lighting and video systems.

"Navigator continues to allow us to do things that would have otherwise bee

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"I'm looking forward to working with the creative team of folks here at Wybron, as well as with the press," Prater said. "I'm especially excited about expanding our social media presence, so watch for some exciting additions to our website in the near future."

"We're excited to have Erin on board," said Keny Whitright, president. "We feel that her experience as a member of the press, as well as her energy and fresh point of view, will help Wybron better provide journalists with the information they need to stay up to date on Wybron and the lighting industry."

Prater will generate press materials and case studies, serve as a press liaison, and update

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Islington Council and Aquaterra, which runs the borough's leisure centres, were forced to shut down the rink to update the coolant gas supply in accordance with the latest environmental regulations. As well as upgrading the pipes, they decided to improve the rink - adding new netting to prevent ice-hockey pucks from flying into the spectators' area.

The refurbishment provided an opportunity to install a high-spec sound system, which was designed by VME, the Manchester-based audio services company. VME chose the distinctively-moulded Do Series loudspeakers from Vieta as the main elements of the installation.

"As you can guess, there is a lot of reverb in this environment," say

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The Dancing Water Theatre was designed by Pei Partnership and is a 270-degree theatre-in-the-round, with a central stage diameter of about 20m. The theatre houses around 260 automated fountains that spurt water up to 18m in the air, and a total of 11 hydraulic stage lifts and vomitory lifts that enable an artistic flow in performance from aquatic to conventional stage.

Contracted by Theatre Projects, Stage Technologies provided a 141-axis whole house control and engineering system for the purpose-built venue. The system includes a 40-unit track and trolley system, which can transport up to 250kg at 3.5m/sec, allowing

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The new units will replace all PRG's existing motor control stock in the UK, standardising the control platform across its substantial rigging department which has over 2000 motors.

Kinesys were one of three companies that pitched for the design commission of this project which was managed by Dave Weatherhead for Kinesys, and for PRG by PRG's UK head of asset management Paul Weaver and Summit Steel's Jon Bray - who have co-ordinated an overall upgrade for all equipment in PRG's rigging department.

Together, they came up with a list of requirements and a basic spec from which the DigiHoist was developed as the most suitable product for concert touring and systems for shows and events of all sizes.

Following the product's official launch at the recent 2010 PLASA exhibitio

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The elections are a unique milestone in the merger of the two Associations, as this is the first time that ESTA and PLASA Members will vote simultaneously to elect representatives to the new Board structure. The month-long ballot, in which over 1,000 companies and individuals will have the opportunity to vote, pre-empts the New Year merger date when the Associations formally unite under the PLASA name.

For PLASA, one of the major developments to come out of the merger is the move to a more representative Governance system. The new 12-member Regional Boards will better mirror the diversity of regions, market sectors, business types and technologies a

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The global birthday celebrations also included a performance by his widow Yoko Ono in Reykjavik, Iceland. In New York, Lennon's original band The Quarrymen headlined a tribute concert and fans gathered to remember the icon in Central Park.

Unveiling the statue, Julian said: "We come here with our hearts to honour dad and pray for peace and say thank you to each and every one of you and everybody involved in the celebrations today." The onlookers also included original Beatles drummer Pete Best, w

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When the USM was launched in January 2010, Rycote committed to donating one pound from every mount sold to a recognised charity. After much deliberation, the company directors chose the not-for-profit Future Light Children's Home in Tak province, north-western Thailand, which provides a home to 40 orphans from Myanmar (Burma).

Founded in 2006 by a Thai couple and now run by volunteers Jennifer Lo and Natasha Whiting, the Future Light home was begun to provide accommodation for several orphans from over the nearby border with Myanmar, who were discovered begging under a bridge in the village of Mae Sot. The home has moved and expanded several ti

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Andrew Hefter's card designs include four stunning photographs shot on the set of An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin onstage at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, consisting of 29 different ghostlights. Christine Jones' design features an image of a ghostlight in the heart of Times Square. These striking images will each be sold in packs of 12 with the Hefter pack a mix of all four designs.

Christine Jones' work includes American Idiot, for which she has received a 2010 Tony nomination, Julie Taymor's The Green Bird, her 2007 Tony Award-winning Best Scene Design of a Musical for Spring Awake

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Co-founder Sarah Rushton-Read says: "During the show we shot past the 200 barrier in terms of membership and now have over 270 members and counting! It was great to meet and greet so many of our members on our own stand and we thank our sponsor Bryan Raven of White Light, Esther Heaslip and the White Light team for making this happen. The WiSE stand was heaving every day during Tea O Clock (4pm - 6pm), where WiSE members served tea and cakes to industry colleagues and other WiSE members. Of course we could not have achieved this without all the wonderful WiSE women who were prepared to - tongue in cheek - don their pinnies, bake some fa

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The capital dominated the major venues' league, with Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena winning the respective Best Venue Teamwork (Stadium/Arena) awards, although the O2 Academy in Newcastle beat London's Koko to Best Venue Teamwork for a major club.

Other winners included Spectacle of the Year - Muse at Glastonbury, Best Festival (below 15,000 capacity) - Bloodstock Metal Festival and Agent of the Year - Geoff Meal of The Agency Group.

Breakthrough Artiste was won by Mumford & Sons, while the Outstanding Contribution award went to Mark Cooper and Alison Howe, co-directors of BBC Television's Later ... with Jools Holland, for the boost the programme has given to the liv

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In 23 years the event has grown from a number of venues in the picturesque town to a much larger greenfield site just outside. The site infrastructure is designed to ensure that visitors and guest celebrities alike enjoy the experience without traditional festival discomforts. Generous trackway and tentage ensure that encounters with mud, even in a wet year, are minimised; conversely, on sunny days there is plenty of space for visitors to relax on the lawns.

Content spans the literature readings and di

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Lanta's managing director, Grant Lester explains why the Fireball PAR64 TRI was chosen by The Gadget Show: "Everyone knows that LED fixtures use a fraction of the power of incandescent bulbs, so choosing this technology was an obvious choice." He continues "Lanta was the perfect partner for the TV show since they needed a large number of reliable units at short notice. Tri-colour, DMX-controlled, Fireballs fitted the bill to a tee."

Nearly a kilometre of data and power cables networked the Lanta Fireballs into a single, computer-controlled grid.

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Harrison previously spent three years as Calrec's exhibitions coordinator. "It's been a natural progression, really," he says. "While working at exhibitions, I was talking to current and future customers, and doing hands-on demos for them. I've gradually become familiar with the sales side of things, so it was the obvious next step. Calrec needed somebody dedicated to the Middle East and helping out in Eastern Europe; we are strengthening our focus in both regions as part of our current strategy of continuing improvements in these key markets."

Harrison is on tour in Eastern Eu

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Together Again? - Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason has said the rock band may get back together to play concerts for charity. The group, who have sold 200 million albums, last performed at the Live 8 concert in London in 2005. "I think all of us woul

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Van der Moolen was closely involved in the Research & Development process leading to the launch of XLNT's CyberHoist range and has extensive experience in the rigging market with Stagemaker. He comments, "When I was invited to join XLNT I had already taken the decision to move away from frontline sales and move more into product and brand development consultancy. As I had been familiar with CyberHoist and the whole XLNT team for many years, and they were looking for someone with experience of product development and setting up distribution networks for their motion control business, it was a perfect match.

"I see a great future at XLNT with a talented and energetic team developing a number of tremend

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As a distributor for all major wireless microphone and IEM equipment brands, A.C. Audio has been keenly following the Ofcom ruling with a view to providing impartial advice and recommending the best course of action that will ensure minimal disruption for users.

As part of this service to both its existing wireless equipment clients and potential new customers, the sales division is holding free events at AC-ET's UK offices in conjunction with the manufacturers as follows: High Wycombe (South) with Sennheiser on Wednesday 10 November; Leeds (North) with Shure on Monday 15 November.

The open days

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"I have been running my own sound engineering business since 1985. The company's main activity is the installation and servicing of commercial and professional sound systems and audio-visual equipment although there is also a largely under-developed hire business as well. Over the years I have built up a solid client-base including churches, holiday parks, theme parks, sports and leisure facilities, pubs, clubs, hotels, government buildings and many more. I also carry out sub-contract work for various national companies as their 'local' engineer.

"Originally based in Falmouth, I relocated to Launceston in 2004 on the Devon/Cornwall border to be more central to my clien

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The specialist rigging glove range launched only in early 2010 is now available in over 20 countries worldwide with Movievision being a great addition to the distribution network. "To have Kim and the team at Movievision to work with is a great step forward for the Dirty Rigger range, having worked with the