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"We continually look for the best solutions to meet the growing demand for high-end LED displays in the Chinese domestic and Asia-Pacific markets. We've chosen Barco because we are so impressed by the advanced true black technology," Mr. Elton Wong, chairman of AV Promotions, says. "The NX-4 not only has the latest 4mm technology, but also delivers the deepest black levels of any LED product on the market. This, together with the advantages in brightness and contrast, strengthens our decision. We also value highly the ease and speed of set-up the NX-4 brings, thanks to its carbon fiber frame. With

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The Denon DN-V500BD provides HDMI 1.3a, 1080p/24-bit video with Deep Colour and x.v Colour support, along with High-Bit-Rate audio output. It employs an Anchor Bay VRS high-bit interlace-to-progressive scan converter and scaler and Denon's High Picture Quality Circuitry. In addition, the DN-V500BD provides BD-Live Profile 2.0, AVCHD and DivX HD support, and includes an HDMI Source Direct mode to output the native resolution of a Blu-ray Disc.

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Also demonstrated will be TiMax SoundHub's new S-Version advanced audio showcontrol software. Aimed at event and attraction sound designers, new features include multitrack timeline cue programming, clip editing, looping and volume-profiling plus waveform-based pan programming and showcontrol playlists.

TiMax SoundHub is a multichannel mix matrix and audio playback server for AV installations, museums, attractions, corporate, retail and themed environments and events. The system comprises scaleable audio routing, mixing and EQ processing from 16 up to 64 channels in/out with up to 64-tracks of random access audio playback in a single 2U chassi

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Mike Phillips, project manager and audio engineer at Fidelity, which did the system design and integration at the sports bar, chose the Xantech LM110RP Smartpad3 Single Gang Keypad Controller to enable the system to allow patrons at each booth in the lounge to control their own A/V content. In addition, the Xantech CSPLCD64 Commercial Touchscreen Display was also integrated into the system.

Fidelity Sound Reinforcement installed a dozen LM110 push-button controllers in the lounge, one at every booth. The LM110 offers those seated in the booth the ability to call up any ch

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Contestants for the 2009 awards showcased a wide variety of new products and product applications from the simplest problem solver to complex uses of technology that extended the boundaries of the entertainment technology field. Project nominations showcased everything from the lighting of the Grand Mosque to the staging of the Democratic National Convention and highlighted the collaborative nature of our industry.

Nominations may be made by anyone in the industry, but an ESTA member must be involved as the de

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On 23 April, the permanent installation created by Paolo Buroni, and sponsored by the Umbria Superintendence for Architectural and Natural Heritage was inaugurated. The installation entitled At Federico's Court brings the court on the main floor of the Ducal Palace in Gubbio to life.

Under the artistic direction of Paolo Buroni, Federico da Montefeltro, played by renowned actor Giulio Base, comes to the life. Using StarkHologram, a new Italian technology, for the first time in a museum setting, an historical figure like Federico da Montefeltro is presented in a three dimensional, natural size holograph representation. The leader converses for 15 minutes with an angel.

Paolo Buroni reports, "My idea was to re

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"The member PlugFests are key to moving the AVB technology from paper to practice," says Rick Kreifeldt, chairman of AVnu Alliance and vice president, systems architect at Harman International. "By implementing compliance test procedures to ensure AV devices work together, we continue our collaboration with member organizations to refine interoperability specifications and enhance the net

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Analog Way UK is a new direct sales office based in London and dedicated to the British market. As of May 2010, Analog Way UK will provide sales operations for Analog Way's lines of products for the territory, as well as training facilities and first level technical support.

The opening of Analog Way UK is in line with Analog Way's willingness to being closer to the regional market and attentive to customers' specific needs. Alexander Schöpff, EMEA sales director at Analog Way, explains: "We are glad to offer to our UK customers a direct and close sales relationship. As Analog Way keeps improving and developing its product range, our UK team is looking forward to supporting our customers by providi

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TSL managing director Sam Tamplin was looking to invest in the company's first media server, so attended an open day at A.C.'s UK headquarters showcasing the latest creative LED lighting and video technologies, and associated products. Tamplin was so impressed with the Green Hippo's interface and feature set that he purchased a HippoCritter after the event.

The media server was recently used at the UK sales conference of one of the largest global data analysis software providers to the banking sector. SFL Group, who provided projection, staging, sound and event management, contracted TSL to provide lighting equipment and video control for the event.

The conference featured daytime presentations and a guest speech by

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Inspired by the general theme of the Expo, Better City - Better Life, Spain asked their leading directors to work out the themes inside the Spanish Pavilion. The area is organised in three rooms. SONO was asked for the technical project design and implementation. They decided to use Barco's series of CLM projectors to project filmic images on the various screens. The CLM projectors are compact single-chip DLP projectors with 10,000 or 8,000 lumens light output that d

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The screens, which are located in the centre of each metro station, also provide advertisers a way to reach consumers with appealing digital content and brand messaging. Outdoortv Metro uses projectors to show ads on high-definition screens on the wall of the metro platforms. The screens play content until a train approaches the platform, and projectors cease content when the train stops. When the train continues to move, content begins to play again.

Outdoortv has become popular with advertisers due to its ability to broadcast location-specific

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The pavilion will include participation from AVnu Alliance members Broadcom, Harman International, Lab X Technologies, Marvell, and Meyer Sound, with each of the participating member companies demonstrating its progress with the new AVB technology. The AVnu Alliance itself will also have a dedicated area of the shared floor space, for visitors to learn more about the practical benefits of the emerging AVB standards and to inform interested parties about membership opportunities. The members of the alliance extend a parti

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Started by MD Pete McCrea five years ago, Production:av provides technologies for the fixed installation and systems integration markets. The company is enjoying its best year ever - with turnover showing a 30% lift on the previous year.

According to Business Development Manager, Andy Cook, they are confident that the addition of the modular MicroTiles - which combines the strengths of both DLP and LED technology to produce spectacular brightness in a near seamless display - will take them to the next level.

"MicroTiles was one of the big talking points at the ISE Show and we were immediately sold on it," he sai

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Amongst the new purchases, CT now own three new types of LED Video Display systems - the Flyer 12, the Panasonic 12mm LED and the Spider 30, two new Christie DLP 18K projectors with lenses and four 16:9 projection screens.

Dave Crump, CT's managing director comments, "Despite our industry facing many challenges over the past 18 months, CT has continued to see rapid development in the sports and entertainment sectors of our market. These new products are a first step in our development of a unique family of high performance LED systems to meet the anticipated demand across all market sectors in the coming years."<

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"We've always had a full-service approach to our work, and in the new space we can offer the whole range of our services more efficiently," said Oliver Hotz, founder of Origami Digital and visual effects supervisor at the facility. "We have invested a great deal in the development of our mo-cap pipeline and now we have a dedicated 50' x 50' mo-cap volume so we can really put the system to work."

"We looked at a number of great buildings, but we decided on this location because it gave us t

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Working together over the four-day conference, the two 4mx3m indoor 6mm LED screens, were flown from two 4m truss structures within the reception of the conference. They then were taken down and combined into one 8mx6m screen and again flown from the truss structure in the main exhibition area for last two days of the event.

Included within the package, Stage Electrics also supplied their own video specialist, Chris Lewis, who was on site to provide technical support, for the whole duration of the co

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The 23-23 is dnp's response to customers requesting higher-gain screens for smaller projectors, in order to reduce overall installation costs.

The manufacturers thus set themselves a design brief to develop a new generation screen material that would address and eliminate (or drastically reduce) previous screen limitations. The key objectives were to: improve brightness uniformity, improve horizontal viewing angles and eliminate or reduce shimmering. In order to meet these objectives, dnp had to develop a new technically sophisticated 'second generation' reflector.

"No other high-gain ma

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"Sustainability practices are important for the future of the AV industry," said Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D., executive director and CEO, InfoComm International. "InfoComm is pleased to issue these first Green AV Awards to those who are paving the way for a greener and stronger audiovisual industry. Christie is a great ex

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The tour originated from XL Video UK project managed by Des Fallon and Chris Ferrante with support from Phil Mercer and his XL Video LA team. Once again XL's international operation has been able to provide transatlantic continuity.

Des Fallon says, "This show creates a new benchmark for dance act visuals - we're very proud to be involved."

Phillips is well known for his work with Daft Punk. His design for Deadmau5 started with the DJ booth, a three-sided cube that looks like it's tipped forward at 45 degrees. This is clad with 75 tiles of Pixled F11 screen.

Behind that, on t

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As technical partner, Christie will supply new DLP Cinema digital projectors for the projection of major works throughout the Festival. Of the 22 digitally equipped theatres that the Festival now has at its disposal, 11 of them are equipped with the new range of Christie Solaria projectors - the CP2220 and the CP2230.

"After three successful years alongside our partner XDC, we have signed a three-year agreement with the Cannes Film Festival. This agreement covers the provision of technical and logistical aspects of 2D and 3D digital projection and is proof of the trust and respect that cinema professiona

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Creative Technology were asked by lead creative agency M-is, to supply a turnkey audio visual solution for this international event, providing over 17 tonnes of equipment from CT's London office and utilising a variety of equipment and resources from its Dubai operation.

Creative Technology provided the events with a wide array of equipment ranging from cameras, vision mixing and a high resolution replay system to LED screens and high powered projectors. One of the events leading up to the main Son et Lumière, was an evening with Sting, where CT supplied a four camera, vision mixing and engineering

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The move follows a busy year in 2009 and positive signs that 2010 will be even busier, providing hire, sales, training and support for video control solutions. The new warehouse and office space is modern and very flexible. It provides a larger office area and more storage facilities.

SNP has set up a dedicated training, prep and programming area. This allows clients and freelancers working on SNP supplied shows and events to visit, work on their material and programme elements of their shows prior to arriving on-site. SNP's Simon Pugsley says, "Being able to set-up and configure a media server system saves valuable time during production rehearsals. This also ensures that the correct equipment is supplied and tested before it leaves the warehouse."

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Amptown System Company (ASC), responsible for the technical implementation was honoured with the Sinus System Integration Award 2010 in the information category for its sophisticated installation of audio, light, video, media and con

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Event production partner, R&B Group, who have worked with the RCN for some 15 years, will be providing their expertise again this week when the three-day event comes to town. The team will be responsible for audio-visual and presentation support for over 240 speakers. As well as providing daily video programmes about the event.

Project Manager Gavin Frost comments: "Having worked with the RCN for over 15 years, it's a challenge to keep each event fresh and creative and indeed to top expectations from the previous year but it keeps m