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05 December 2024

UK - Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland has announced the acquisition of the businesses JL Lighting Limited, JL Live Limited and Digiset Limited (together the JL Group), specialists in technical broadcast and production solutions.

With the addition of the JL Group, Sunbelt Rentals is broadening its capabilities to offer a wider range of equipment, specialist knowledge and solutions for the film and TV, broadcast and events industries.

Founded in 2009, the JL Group is a UK-based production and equipment rental partner known for its expertise in delivering technical production across a variety of sectors, including corporate events, conferences, live events and film and TV productions.

Additionally, this acquisition will bring a team of technical production specialists into Sunbelt Rentals’ Film and TV division. They will be based out of the co

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05 December 2024

Argentina - Zactrack has announced Stage Tech as its new distribution partner for Argentina and Uruguay.

Stephan Saremba, managing director of Zactrack International, comments: “We are thrilled to join forces with Stage Tech on the mission of bringing automated tracking technology to Argentina and Uruguay. We are looking forward to working with their dedicated and recently grown team, which will allow us to strengthen relationships with existing Zactrack users in the region as well as to expand into new markets.”

Antonio Agra, managing director of Stage Tech, adds: “We thank Zactrack for the trust placed in Stage Tech and the opportunity to be part of the company´s global network. With our industry experienced team, we’ll be allowed to collaborate and achieve excellent results in our professional markets with Zactrack automated follow system

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04 December 2024

UK/USA - Brompton Technology has announced Thor AV to its Panel Manufacturer Partner Programme as a blue partner. With over two decades of experience in the audiovisual industry and a history of delivering hundreds of successful installations across churches, concert venues, virtual production studios, and corporate lobbies in the US, Thor has built a strong reputation.

Thor now joins a network of partners, including ROE Visual, INFiLED, Absen, and Pixreal, as part of Brompton’s expanding Panel Manufacturer Partner Programme. Launched earlier this year, the initiative aims to strengthen collaboration with leading LED panel manufacturers. It recognises manufacturers who integrate Brompton’s Tessera LED processing into their standard product offerings, fostering closer partnerships while maintaining Brompton’s commitment to working with any manu

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04 December 2024

UAE - Audiovisual solutions provider mediaPro has expanded its INFiLED fleet, adding 2,000 sq.m of ARmk2 screens to its inventory, raising its stock from 150 sq.m of INFiLED DB1.5 M4 panels, acquired last year.

mediaPro has been delivering AV technology and solutions to the entertainment industry since 2004. Initially drawn to INFiLED for its vibrant and high-performance screens, the company has worked with the global manufacturer of high-end LED display solutions for two years.

“We first initiated a purchase of INFiLED’s 1.5mm panels, and then progressed to the purchase of a higher volume of the ARmk2 range,” states Neeraj Pola, video technical director at mediaPro. “The increased size of our order reflects our demand for higher-volume solutions.” He also highlights that this substantial purchase will support mediaPro’s continued work on

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04 December 2024

USA - Audinate Group has announced the availability of a significant update to Dante Controller. The application has long been a reliable tool for IT and AV managers to route signals, monitor latency and diagnose network issues, and this update provides a modern look to match the power of the underlying functionality.

Audinate integrated valuable feedback from the enthusiastic community of Dante users to create this update. The open and easy-to-use routing matrix and entirely new graphic design make it more pleasing for users who spend their valuable time with the application. Responses from early previews of the application show that these changes are overwhelmingly appreciated.

“This release addresses the most commonly requested feature of Dante Controller – that it can’t easily be used in a dimly lit room,” says Laurence Crew, senior produ

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03 December 2024

Middle East - Procom Middle East has been appointed exclusive Zactrack distribution partner in the GCC and Lebanon.

Stephan Saremba, managing director of Zactrack International comments: “We are excited about joining forces with Procom and we are looking forward to this partnership. Both companies have a clear focus on providing high-quality products, excellent customer service and solutions to address customer needs in the various markets we are active in.

“With the commitment and expertise of Procom we are aiming to strengthen relationships with existing Zactrack users as well as expand into new markets. We are thrilled to welcome Procom to the Zactrack family and jointly grow the Middle East market with Zactrack solutions.”

"We have seen the demand for tracking solutions precede the product offerings available, and we are happy to ma

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03 December 2024

Europe - After production rehearsals in Copenhagen’s Royal Arena, Kygo kicked off his current European tour with four dates in Denmark, Sweden and Norway before heading into central and southern Europe.

“We’ve just finished a run through his home market in Scandinavia and it pretty much sold out,” said production manager Joel Stanley. “Kygo has developed musically as a performer, though remained rooted in his own personality; he’s much the same person he was ten years ago. That's a strength.” That said, the tour is tinged with a certain sadness, as Stanley explains.

“Neg Earth is providing the lights, the production design is by Rob Sinclair with Lorcam Clarke running the show. Solotech is providing PA with Kygo’s long-time FOH engineer Eds John at the faders. For video providers Video Design it has proved a very poignant start. The

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03 December 2024

USA - Optic8 and Trilogy Studios have opened a virtual production facility in Dallas, Texas, powered by Brompton Technology’s Tessera SX40 LED processors and Absen’s high-performance LED screens.

This facility comprises three advanced production stages: a main cinematic volume designed for film and TV, a specialised car process stage, and a smaller stage tailored for commercials and music videos.

Optic8 and Trilogy Studios have been very pleased with the Brompton lineup. “We test and re-test so many products out there, and we bring those results to our clients,” says Dan Kretz, Optic8 founder. “Trilogy Studios was impressed with everything from the ease of use, the customisation capabilities and colour accuracy, to the ability to do Genlock and multi-camera virtual production shoots – Trilogy Studios was very excited to go with Brompton.

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28 November 2024

Europe - UB40 recently completed their eight-city UK leg of the Red Red Wine tour, which ended 23 November at Belfast’s SSE Arena. Lighting designer Martin Dudley, owner of Martin’s Lights, is bringing the band closer to the audience through some adroit fixture placement, and the inspired use of Chauvet Professional.

“The Strike 4s are on the front truss as good old-fashioned crowd blinders, and the Rogue R2X washes are in three sets of four fixtures on the floor, one set behind each band riser,” detailed Dudley. “As everyone knows, there’s a lot of crowd participation in a UB40 show, so the blinders help the audience become part of things, in addition to helping the band see who they are singing to.

“On this tour, the Rogue washes do a lot of traditional ACL-style looks from the floor. Of course, with the Rogues, we’re able

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27 November 2024

UK - RecodeXR provides turnkey services from its virtual production studio in Manchester. With over two decades of expertise, it creates world-class game engine and VFX-based content for clients like ITV, Sky, Netflix, Manchester City FC and various advertising agencies. Its advanced LED volume, powered by Brompton Technology LED processing, is what makes this possible.

RecodeXR was co-founded by technical director Gareth Turner and virtual production director Paul McHugh, who are passionate about producing high-fidelity visuals. “We can do anything from real-time content creation, a fully serviced virtual production shoot, through to world-class visual effects and post-production. Being a full-service virtual production facility means we can offer an efficient and agile, integrated service to suit our clients’ production requirements,” McHugh notes.

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27 November 2024

UK - INFiLED has announced the expansion of its UK and Ireland team with the appointment of a new vice-president of sales, Nick Shaw, and a sales manager Lee Holland. This growth is in line with INFiLED’s commitment to expand the UK and Ireland market and build its relationships with potential and existing clients and stakeholders.

Nick Shaw, the newly appointed vice-president of sales, brings a wealth of knowledge with his previously held senior roles in sales, business development and operational delivery at companies including Roe Visual, Samsung, NEC and Prysm.

“I was immediately attracted to INFiLED because of its business ethos, and the camaraderie I experienced throughout the interview process. It made the decision to run the UK business easy,” says Shaw. “Given my background in establishing and growing UK operations for similar compan

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26 November 2024

USA - LED Studio is set to unveil its latest outdoor rental display innovation, the Vista Series, at DSE 2024 in Las Vegas next month. Visitors to Booth 3135 will be among the first to explore Vista’s advanced features, including ultra-high refresh rates, ‘exceptional’ contrast, and a modular design that enables fast and flexible installation.

The Vista Series offers a variety of pixel pitch options, ranging from P0.9 to P2.5, ensuring tailored options for a diverse array of outdoor applications and viewing distances. With a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 99.8% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and 4,000 nits brightness, the Vista Series ensures visuals are vibrant, true-to-life and impactful. Its high refresh rates of up to 7,680Hz deliver fluid and seamless visuals, ideal for dynamic content.

Built to last, the Vista Series boasts a 100,000-hour lifetime and IP

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25 November 2024

USA - Brompton Technology is set to showcase its latest Tessera solutions at LDI 2024 next month at the Las Vegas Convention Centre – West Hall. With a strong focus on live events and broadcast applications, Brompton (#2861) will highlight its powerful HDR content capabilities, new features in Tessera v3.5 software such as Extended Bit Depth and Dark Time Insertion, and its groundbreaking TrueLight technology, which redefines standards for colour accuracy.

The Brompton booth will allow visitors to experience Brompton’s latest advancements through a dedicated broadcast and live events demo area, where comparisons between HDR and SDR content, HDR content with and without Extended Bit Depth, and features like Dark Magic, Puretone and Dark Time Insertion will be on display. Those seeking a deeper look into the potential of TrueLight can experience a speciali

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22 November 2024

Japan - The Metaverse Production project, a collaborative initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving process efficiency in video production through advanced technology, has launched Studio PX Anzen, an LED facility located at Factory Anzen Studio Red in Tokyo, established by Dentsu Creative Cube Inc.

Powered by Brompton Technology LED processing, the studio provides a setup for virtual production filming. It is also the first studio in Japan to adopt the ‘Carbon Calculator for Movie Production’, a tool designed to accurately measure CO₂ emissions throughout video production.

Studio PX Anzen’s LED display systems leverage Brompton 4K Tessera SX40 LED processors, delivering exceptional performance and colour accuracy essential for high-quality virtual production. For the main background screen, ROE Visual’s Ruby 1.5F

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21 November 2024

USA - M2 Events Group is one of the leading live event production services companies in the US, with specialised divisions including Directions AV for corporate clients, Music Matters Productions for concerts and live entertainment, and Big Picture for creative video execution.

With locations in Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City, M2 has relied on Brompton LED processors as a key part of its inventory since 2020.

“Corporate clients each have very specific brand colours, and we need to deliver exactly that,” says Nauman Lalani, VP of business development, M2 Events Group. “Brompton excels at colour accuracy and colour correction. It simply works every single time, and we don’t need to worry about failure. So, using Brompton has been a very informed choice for our corporate events.”

Earlier this year, M2 Events Group

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20 November 2024

USA - Christie has announced the launch of two new models in its Jazz Series, a family of 1DLP laser projectors that offer ‘exceptional performance without a premium price tag’.

Two 4K UHD+ projectors join the previously announced WUXGA models, which made their debut at InfoComm Asia. The new models, the 4K1600-JS and 4K2100-JS, feature 16,600 and 21,350 lumens respectively, and use Texas Instruments’ 0.8” HEP (High Efficiency Pixel) DMD for improved colour and contrast and a more efficient cooling system design.

Jazz Series projectors deliver high brightness and resolution in a manageable and compact chassis, weighing only 29.4 kg (64.8 lbs.). With its quiet operation, built-in warping and blending capabilities, and a full suite of compatible lenses, including UST, Jazz Series is ready to illuminate a range of projects – from concerts and

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15 November 2024

Germany - AV Stumpfl’s Pixera media server platform played a pivotal role in delivering an immersive gaming experience for the recent Red Bull Levels: Elden Ring event, conceived and created by Red Bull and delivered by German event technology specialist Neumann & Müller.

The high-profile event, intended as a showcase for the new Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, brought the fantasy setting of Elden Ring to life, bridging the virtual and physical worlds with a dynamic blend of haptic elements and high-definition visuals.

Part of Red Bull’s Levels video series, which takes fans behind the scenes of some of the biggest gaming launches, Red Bull Levels: Elden Ring transformed Atelier Gardens in Berlin in partnership with Bandai Namco, Elden Ring’s international publisher, and big-name streamers including MissMikkaa, eliasn97 and The_Happy_Hob.

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15 November 2024

UK - Red Haute Glammies is the annual celebration of the ‘Glambassadors’ of the UK skincare brand, Tropic. Utilising over 500 ROE CB5 LED panels in giant video walls, CPL Enhanced Technology deployed Brompton Tessera SX40 processors and XD data distributors to power the ever-changing backdrop, chosen because of their extensive range of features and built in redundancy.

Tropic is a UK based company owned and created by Susie Ma, founder and CEO who has grown the company from 400 to 20,000 ambassadors, each selling the organic, sustainably sourced products to clients across the UK and beyond.

The Red Haute Glammie Awards is a celebration of this work and a moment to recognise the work done, not only for the company, but for charities, too. Working closely with event producers, Pandora Events, CPL Enhanced Technology supplied the s

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15 November 2024

UK - Absen has once again partnered with carbon neutral digital sign specialist, EcoVista and retail & lifestyle destination media experts, Limited Space to transform digital advertising within Romford’s The Liberty shopping centre.

Located centrally in the heart of Romford, Essex, The Liberty, which welcomes an annual footfall of 23m, has recently embarked on a multi-year £7m renovation, including the introduction of innovative digital signage to its main South Street entrance and internal layout.

Centre owner, Redical, appointed Limited Space as media operator to oversee the management of the new digital signage. Subsequently, Limited Space chose long-standing partners, EcoVista to provide full turn-key and high-quality internal sustainable solutions, required to meet strict planning applications and sustainability objectives. To meet these

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14 November 2024

Spain - The AV community in Spain has announced the formation of #AVforValencia (www.avforvalencia.org), an initiative that aims to raise funds to support all those affected by the devastating floods that decimated Valencia in October.

#AVforValencia is working with other Valencia-based charities (including Fundación-In Jóvenes contra el Cáncer and Casa Caridad) to provide direct assistance to all those affected by this unprecedented natural disaster. All funds raised will be distributed through the Unidos por Valencia initiative, which connects victims with volunteers and aid resources.

Over 200 people are known to have lost their lives in this disaster, which has also destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure and left countless families heartbroken and home

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14 November 2024

UAE - INFiLED provided the backbone for Jason Derulo’s performance at EarthSoul, the region’s premier eco-conscious music festival, which made its debut at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena few months ago.

Aligning with the UAE’s Year of Sustainability, EarthSoul also featured regional stars like Shae Gill, Arqam, and Celine Dee Matahari, who added to the excitement of the night.

At the heart of this concert was INFiLED’s LED technology, playing a crucial role in making Jason Derulo’s performance a memorable experience. Tasked with creating an upstage LED wall, along with image screens and several LED front walls for the band and dancer rises, was SLS Production, the AVL partner for the event.

“The installation process was smooth and efficient,” says Edgar Pulido, head of video department at SLS Production, who turned to INFiLED’s rel

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13 November 2024

World - Pearl Jam embarked on their Dark Matter world tour in May, sharing their introspective brand of rock with audiences across North America and Europe before heading to New Zealand and Australia in November. Lighting designer Kille Knobel has worked with the band since 2000 and complements the Dark Matter shows with a minimalist yet impactful design that uses Elation KL Panel XL soft lights as a key visual element in creating the distinctive looks.

The show brings video projection to the forefront with soft, organic visuals and minimalist lighting. When choosing fixtures for the tour earlier this year, lighting vendor Upstaging hosted a fixture shootout in Los Angeles for the designer, where she ultimately selected the KL Panel XL and Proteus Maximus as part of a larger lighting package. The fixtures were essential in creating the desi

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13 November 2024

USA – Ushio, parent company to Christie, has announced today the appointment of Michael Phipps as president and chief operating officer of Christie Digital Systems, and its subsidiaries.

Effective immediately, Phipps assumes the role of president and COO, succeeding Hideaki Onishi, who has held the position since 2022 and will be returning to Ushio Japan. Phipps joined Christie in 2008 and served as Christie’s chief financial officer since 2019.  

“Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We need to understand their challenges and achieve mutual success. I look forward to engaging directly with them to ensure we deliver the exceptional experiences that are synonymous with Christie,” says Phipps.

“With over 16 years of experience and a deep understanding of the various aspects of our business, Mike is uniquely positioned

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12 November 2024

UK - Brompton Technology has announced career progression for two of its team members.

After over a decade with Brompton, including five successful years as business development manager for the APAC region, Luke Hurford will return to the UK to take on the global role of sales channel manager.

“Working in APAC has been an incredible experience, and I’m excited to bring this perspective into a global role that will enhance our partnerships and further expand Brompton’s presence worldwide,” he says.

Sebastian Kanabar, who has already made a significant impact as a technical sales consultant focused on broadcast and film, will now take over as head of sales for APAC. In his new role, Kanabar will be instrumental in deepening customer and distributor relationships while championing Brompton’s product offerings across the region.