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PSL MD Gary Davis was always confident of the appeal of the PK4201M super-thin 42" digital display panel. "Our initial stock of 10 panels has proved so popular with companies right across the PSL client list, from conferences to promotional work. Not only is the picture clarity quite exceptional, but the virtually seamless multi-screen format provides great flexibility of presentation."

The seam size of the infinite PK420IMs is less than 4mm, so when the modular plasma display (MPD) panels are teamed together, the wall allows the picture to appear as a complete image, as well as offering multi-screen and multi-input display formats in 16:9 aspect ratio.

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No other medium can cost-effectively challenge fibre optics for bandwidth, unrepeated transmission distance and noise immunity in SD or HDTV camera systems, say Bryant; and as for bulk, an SMPTE fibre cable can be half the weight of a comparable (and much stiffer) triax camera cable. Given the nature of the uncertain environments which camera cable "hire stock" is put to, it's small wonder that demand has been increasing for a professional and reliable source of optical camera cable repairs, say the company.

Now, using the very late

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displayLED offers the most comprehensive selection of used screens for the rental market place. Its personnel have years of experience servicing AV companies, and as such can usually locate what a client is looking for within a matter of hours and establish pricing. As brokers displayLED understands the true market value of today's LED rental systems which ensures both buyers and sellers get true value and equitable pricing, says the company.

Screen Rent, one of Germany's leading AV rental companies, keen to expand its inventory approached displayLED's Guy Horrigan. Screen Rent's criteria for a tried & tested product with good cross-rental opportunities in mainland Europ

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The design allows installers to install the fabric and roller assembly after the case, ensuring the screen fabric remains un-damaged during case installation. A second feature is the adjustable roller mounting brackets which simplify fabric installation. The flange around the case makes installation simple because it provides trim for the screen: you no longer have to 'trim out' after the screen is installed. Projecta's adjustable ceiling mounting bracketsmake it simple to install the screen into various ceiling structures, say the company. And the tools to install fabric and roller ar

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The event's production will see significant changes - the show will move back to the giant Earls Court 1 arena after several years in EC2. The move to digital in the BRITs' broadcast audio follows the successful transition to digital of the live PA sound by the long-standing team of sound designer Derrick Zieba and PA supplier Britannia Row Productions.

Describing the move as "an advanced way of recording a complicated, multi-artist show", Alington says, "we've constantly strived to

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"Video and entertainment interspersed with video advertisements and overlay stills of the Budweiser, Guinness and Corona drinks were shown on both plasma and Bubble screens on the stands and attracted a great deal of attention," said Frans de Pater for Mazzo Nuovo, SLR's exclusive distributor in the Netherlands.

"We are really pleased to have supplied such high profile stands at a show that attracts over 50,000 professionals from the hospitality industry at this, the first specialised exhibition to target this sector," said

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Besides controlling 73 PixelLine LED fixtures, the Maxedia was used to pixel map 24 automated lights located inside set-cubes on stage. Through DMX merge-channels a seamless crossfade was done from the ArtNet input of the Maxedia to the video pixel mapping of the Maxedia output. A total of 11 DMX universes were pixel mapped on the Maxedia during the four-hour live broadcast event.

"The Maxedia gave me the opportunity to integrate the whole set in one 'picture', says Milbou. "I used a large high resolution LED wall and custom built Mipix elements, and together with the

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Sweden's highest profile event of the year was attended by the King, Queen and other members of the Royal Family, a host of Nobel Laureates, politicians, dignitaries and VVIPs - around 1,400 guests in all. The entire evening was broadcast live on Swedish National television's SVT1.

Spectra instigated several important technical firsts for the occasion, including stunning roof projections, created using the new Catalyst Version 4 digital media server. The event was also the European debut for Wybron's new Nexera tungsten colour-changing wash fixtures. Spectra also utilised SGM's latest Giotto Synthesis 700 moving lights, Barco R18s for the project

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UK - Wyatt Enever, photographer, projection specialist and one-time managing director of DHA Lighting Ltd, has since spent the last nine months developing Studio Wyatt. In doing so he is returning to his roots as a photographer and exercising over 30 years of accumulated experience in innovative and traditional projection techniques.

Based near Guildford, Studio Wyatt offers consultancy and in-house production of all formats of projection slides - from 35mm through 18cm x 18cm for Pani and E/T/C Pigi projectors, to the 240mm x 240mm required for Pani 12k projectors - using both photographic and computer graphics.

It may have come as a surprise to some that Enever decided to take this route after so many y

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XL's warehouse, located just 600m from the epicentre of the explosion, was damaged in the blast, and the entire area was sealed off, including the truck-full of gear destined for the Thomson event. This was due to depart XL that day for a 6 a.m. Monday get-in at the NEC - ready for a 10 a.m. show start on Wednesday. XL project manager Phil Goddard, who lives 22 miles away, was awoken by the blast. Shortly after, he received a call from

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Appreciating the growing pressure on manufacturers in the electronics and technology industries to be more environmentally-friendly, initiatives included the adoption of comprehensive environmental protection policies, that complimented by a programme o

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Touch247 is a one-stop solution at the top end of the digital display market, enabling estate agents to sell properties by customer screen interaction. The system delivers a clearer, punchier screen image than other projected displays or plasma screens. The high specification of projector and screen components in Touch247 delivers exceptional levels of picture contrast and anti-reflectivity and so ensures that prospective buyers can always view the properties regardless of the time of night or day.

The system itself comprises a high contrast dynamic display, rear projection screen with purpose-designed display software and optional touch-screen interactivity. Between the shop window and the projection screen lies a unique touch-glass

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On Monday 30 January - 10 years to the day since LIPA's inauguration - nearly 250 LIPA students and graduates will take part in a gala performance at Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall.The performance will also herald the official launch of Liverpool Performs 2006 - a 12-month celebration of Liverpool's outstanding track record in the arts, sport and business - the latest in a series of themed years leading up to European Capital of Culture in 2008.

LIPA itself is one of the city's best known success stories, committed to its aim of providing high-quality teaching to prepare students for sustained careers in the industry, either as performers

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"We're delighted that Tim has returned to PRG," says Jere Harris, PRG's chairman and CEO. "With a wealth of industry experience and resources from his days at Cinema Services and Martin Professional, we look forward to having him continue expanding PRG's business in one of our fastest growing geographical markets."

Brennan got an early start in his entertainment career by accompanying his father, Jim Brennan, founder of Cinema Services, to visit clients at television events and theatres. Before moving to Martin Professional where he was director

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As the UK partner of award-winning manufacturer Element Labs, PID will be demonstrating the full range and diversity of their various innovative LED display devices, all of which are being specified for architectural installations worldwide. This will include Versa Tile, Versa Tube and the new Versa Pixel. Using digital media to control the Versa range, any built environment can be transformed into a visually mesmerising space.

Versa Tube is a linear LED effect tube that can produce fabulous moving colour patterns that glow with dynamism. By using live video signal for control, Versa Tube delivers a myriad of different looks from vibrant patterns to l

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Lavis will oversee the operations of PRG Video and continue to expand its services in the Broadway, corporate industrial, concert touring, film/television and systems integration markets. Seefranz is tapped to provide technical support and assist in creating video solutions for PRG's clients.

"We are committed to steering PRG Video to a leadership position in this burgeoning market," says Darren DeVerna, PRG's senior vice-president of business development. "Art has been a driving force in our large format projection segment while Eric brings over fifteen years of video engineering and projection experience. We are confident that their combined

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Yeast Culture was formed by Nick Hillel and Marc Silver six years ago. They create music visuals, art installations, films and documentaries. Two years ago, Cullum saw a Yeast performance and asked them to work with him.

XL's project manager Paul Wood says, "Nick has produced a very intense yet intimate look that truly enhances the Jamie Cullum live experience." Cullum does not have a set list and the shows are completely random, so all the mixing is done l

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The Digital Technology Centre is a flagship centre in the North West that provides training, IT and manufacturing support, managed office units and conference facilities for developing technology or innovation businesses. It also works closely with students and staff at Burnley College, providing links between business tenants and the education sector.

"This centre is the first of its type in the region and we're keen that each area reflects our aims and ethos," explains Chris Baxter, managing director. "We wanted to show what we

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The XD460U/XD490U incorporate the TI DarkChip3 with DDP3020, promising faster data transfer and much improved image gradation. Says the manufacturer, "The combination of the above, with the new BrilliantColour technology and Mitsubishi's unique colour wheel, incorporating yellow segments, ensures radiant yet natural looking images. In addition, these projectors also incorporate a Colour Enhancer function allowing the user to choose between five viewing modes to optimise their projected images."

Both models feature a contrast ratio of 2500:1 combined with high brightness - 2600 ANSI Lumens for the XD460U and 3000 for the XD490U. Both incorporate a virtual lens shift, allowing images to

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"The dramatic improvements in price/performance in all AV products, and specially in large displays, is leading to expanded market opportunities," suggests Bryan Denyer, editor of AV News. "As the vital link between manufacturers, distributors and end users, resellers are in the best position to know what is going on in the industry ... who is buying, what the applications are, what sort of products are most in demand, which manufacturers and distributors are doing the best job working with them, and a host of other key issues.

"We are hearing repeatedly from our manufacturer and distributor contacts that they need a better un

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CMT's project manager Richard Hawkins says, "Cake's Gary Wilson approached us saying that they wanted to achieve a transformation of the city skyline using projected images of the phone and the Motorola 'bat wings' logos."

The targeted buildings were: the Old Stock Exchange (two fascias), Tower 42 (aka The Nat West Tower), Deutsche Bank, Lloyds and the old Barclays HQ. Two locations were used for rigging the projectors - on top of the Royal Exchange, and the roof of a derelict building across the road, at 67 Lombard Street.

Fourteen 7 K Hardware For Xenon projectors were used in total, running in pairs with the images overlaid for maximum brightness on each s