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For the in-your-face, hi-energy performance - more akin to an AC/DC or Offspring gig than a pop show - the video is directed by Ruary Macphie (who's other 'recents' include Robbie Williams, David Gray). He's using one of XL's three-camera packages for IMAG, with one camera at FOH and two in the pit on track-and-dolly, to produce action-packed visuals that match the band's intense energy.

There are two side screens, and a large 60sqm LED screen onstage. All screens take a collage of IMAG and pre-recorded

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Zinc, where the top club nights such as Hed Kandi, Funk-U, CocoCuba and Rewind attract a capacity 400-plus crowd, has three bars, a semi-outside terrace overlooking the seafront and a chill-out area. Essex-based club installation specialist Xtreme AV were asked to design and install a new system on long lease, having successfully provided the venue with rental systems in the past. A new EV Rx system was delivered; six Rx 212/75 high-output full-range cabinets, stacked three each side of the DJ booth, with four RX 218S subwoofers. Two Rx 115/75s provide infill where necessary.

ElectroVoice Precision Series

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"We are enormously proud to have MiPIX associated with a high profile artist such as Britney Spears," says Stephan Paridaen, president of Barco's Media & Entertainment division, adding: "Our Rental Partner

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DL1 bridges the worlds of video and automated lighting. The digital light engine is housed in a moving yoke fixture that has the look and feel of a moving light and the versatility of a moving projector. Users are able to take images from DVDs, videos and other types of media and display them onto a stage, wall, prop, screen or set - with complete control over image size and shape. DL1 also provides the ability to project Digital Aerials and provide uni

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14 March 2016

Plasmascreen Co sponsored the best TV / Film and Video Graphics Award, reaffirming their support of companies who push back the boundaries and take screen designs into new realms. The Design Week Awards 2004 also provided them the ide

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Franziskus Scharpff and Kay Van Praagh of Ground Zero Berlin designed and pre programmed the system. Ground Zero's Rutger van Dijk, Koos Maris, Franziskus Scharpff, Sierk Janszen and Jörg Müller did the entire on site programming and operating. The Medialon Manager was controlled directly by cuelist on Excel sheets through a layer of ODBC. The Tonline booth consisted of three indi

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14 March 2016

The Hollies, one of the most successful 'UK invasion' bands of the 1960s, are still regularly touring the theatre circuit. Two members of the original line-up are in the band, and unlike many other still-active acts of the era, they always carry their own full production, including sound and visuals.

For 2004, the Hollies management wanted a new look for the show. After discussions with Sinclair, all decided video was the way to go. However, a degree of lateral thinking was required by both Sinclair and lighting suppliers Lite Alternat

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With Mbox, users can control all of the video, projection, and lighting elements in an entertainment production through a single lighting console. Mbox enables users to perform rapid, onsite editing of images without the need for specialized software. The system also offers many special effects, including image layering, resizing, rotations, colourization, and masking with over 700 gobo masks. Users can store and call up a practically unlimited number

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The newly constructed building offers three times the amount of warehouse and office space as the company's previous base in Hounslow. E//T//C had the advantage of being able to custom design the premises internally at the build stage to suite it's specific usage, which includes a large projection prep area and a studio space for the creation and editing of artwork. The Barking location is also more conveniently connected for public and road transport into central London and around the country. New contact derails are: E//T//C UK, Unit 4A, Barking Business Centre, Thames Road, Barking. Essex. IG11 0JP.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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The ship has six restaurants, 14 bars and clubs, a library, theatre, disco and casino. The first floating planetarium, 'Illuminations', provides a unique opportunity for passengers to view full colour, full motion educational and entertainment pro

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Stardraw CEO David Snipp explains why the company felt it important to launch a product for this market sector: "Stardraw A/V is undoubtedly the most popular off-the-shelf product we do, however, at $2,500 US, it represents a significant investment which may be beyond the reach of the smaller contractor. What we have done with Stardraw A/V Lite is to produce an entry-level package that allows you to create your designs to exactly the same standard as the full version. The drawing engine and the symbols in the Lite package are the same as those in the full package but the ancillary functionality is tailored for the smalle

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John P. Wilmers, president and CEO of Ballantyne, commented: "The financial health of the theatre exhibition industry is steadily improving and our customers are gaining improved access to capital for new

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But the highlight, delivered by CT Germany, was on the GM-Corvette stand where more than 7,000 Barco MiPIX LED modules where used to build a fascinating, 80sq.m illuminated flat media floor, which was the platform for the world premier of the Corvette Convertible.

The unique application of MiPIX was conceived, planned and installed by CT Germany, working in

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Lighting designer Jim Benya presented the award at a special ceremony. He commented, "The New Product Showcase Committee has chosen to recognize one product which exemplifies the dedication, commitment to excellence, use of colour, and outrageous sense of fun representative of the late award-winning lighting designer, Mr. Craig A. Roeder."

Versa Tile is a glowing LED light tile controlled by video. The tiles, placed together in arrays of any size or shape, create different moods and effects. The system is extremely versatile and is suitable for use on applications ranging from architectural installati

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Wood, an industry veteran, has led technology development and has been responsible for the technology strategy, R&D, standards and IP in many different companies. His career spans more than 25 years with firms varying in size from 10 to 25,000 employees and for the past 20 of those years he has been at the senior or executive management level. During his career he has worked for both start-up and established companies and has been a member of executive teams responsible for acquisitions a

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A realistic alternative to CRT, the Digital Projection Monitor represents a new approach to resolving the issue of replacing 26" monitor displays and provides sequential contrast in excess of 40,000:1.

The DPM comprises a direct projection engine and lens, and a specially developed curved screen. The projection engine is a unique, high-performance fixed matrix LCoS projector based on SEOS' patented pixel management and 'black video' technology.

The technology used in the DPM enables it to display dusk and night scenes (including lightpoints) with correct dynamic range. It is compatible with the use of unmodified in-service night vision enhancement devic

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Production and Lighting Designer Marc Brickman couldn't comment on details of the show design, as he is still in the early phases of creation with Blue Man founders Chris Wink, Phil Stanton and Matt Goldman, along with Associate Designer Marc Janowitz and Artistic/Video Director Caryl Glaab. However, he was excited about using the new digital lighting technology.

Brickman has been a creative consultant to the Blue Man Group for

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Dexter has been writing steadily in American industry magazines since early 2000. "I wrote an article early on called 'Is there Life After Rock'n'Roll Touring?'" says Dexter. "After touring, going out into the real world with rock'n'roll attitude was a huge shock. I need freakin' therapy now and I've discovered that I'm not the only one."

McNeny and Dexter met on Ozzy Osbourne's 'Diary of a Madman' Tour in 1981-82. McNeny was the tour manager, as he had been for the BeeGees and Eric Clapton, and Dexter was Ozzy's l

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Foster has been a keen fan of Pixellines since the fixtures were first launched, and initially used them for Massive Attack's 2003 tour. He also used them recently for an MTV special at Hammersmith Apollo, starring N-E-R-D featuring Justin Timberlake, and has specified them for the upcoming Phil Collins tour.

The Sugababes tour is being operated by Stephen Abbiss, The Pixellines are used simply, sparingly and often subtly for effects in specific songs. For 'Caught In A Moment' they create blue liquid effects, mimicking the video content for that number. They also throw an elec

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Blitz, working closely with THA (Thomas Hannah & Associates), the appointed production company, was commissioned by IVCA and THA to supply the equipment and technical expertise for a panoramic widescreen video backdrop to the award ceremony and entertainment.

Blitz used an 18.3m wide by 4.9m high screen combined with Vista Montage projection (supplied by Joys Production Services) along with six Barco R8 projectors to produce a panoramic vista, and a four-camera channel portable production unit with video record, plus video hard drive

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John Rigney, president of Large Screen Video, commented: "We are very excited to have this product in our arsenal. Everyone who sees it goes 'Wow, that's cool!' It's clear that Versa Tile's innovative and unique nature will keep our inventory very busy."

Since its launch last year, Versa Tile has received numerous industry awards and has been featured on the Super Bowl half-time show and a variety of other events. Large Screen Video is a rental and staging company specializing in LED display products and has offices isCalifornia, Texas, and Florida.

(Lee Baldock)

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EtaBeta's other brands include Opti, and Neil Rice was on hand to demonstrate the Opti range - new products included a clip-on gear-driven 50mm effects cassette for the company's range of projectors, and a variable speed Solar and K4 wheel rotator, which is also operable via the same remote IR controller which Opti introduced recently for its range of slide/gobo autochangers Also from Opti was a new clock projection attachment which now includes a