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This show was designed by lighting design student Simon Gray a level three student at Rose Bruford College, as his final year project.

"I wanted to take on the challenge of transforming a truly iconic building, and make people take a second look at a familiar landmark," says Gray. "Big Ben is one of the world's most famous images, and to many it represents London. It was a natural choice to do this for Sport Relief, and I was delighted to be helping to raise awareness of this fantastic fundraising campaign."

Gray and his team of students from the Lighting Design and Lighting Programming courses at the College required special permission for the eve

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The Bridge Live Communications, a UAE-based experiential marketing company, contracted by IRENA, called upon Creative Technology Dubai to provide video equipment for the commission meetings held in the Emirates Palace Hotel Ballroom - one of several venues chosen to hold the numerous events and meetings.

CT Dubai provided two pairs of Christie HD18K DLP projectors used to front-project onto two 6m wide screens placed at either side of the main stage. Three Sony DXC D50 cameras, all with long lenses, were positioned out fro

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Chaos is providing an LED system, which consists of 390 tiles of Winvision 18.75mm. There are nine different LED screens, flown by cable winches on nine lighting headers, under three lighting trusses. The screens begin the show on the stage deck and are used to reveal her, her band and then her set.

Content comes from four Pandora's boxes. The content and Imag are managed by a Vista Spyder and are triggered by a Grand MA console. There are two 12k Barco projectors for the two side screens, three HD cameras and two ro

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Wood started his professional life in retail store management in the UK before moving to Saudi Arabia and then the UAE, and progressing into regional business development with Disney Consumer products throughout the Middle East. In 1999 he became regional business manager for Quadriga EMEA, looking after the Middle East and Turkey.

Chris Axford, international sales & marketing director at projectiondesign, comments: "Tim understands that our ambitions are International and recognises the potential of our products for specialist markets. In Tim we have found someone with whom we could realise our ambitions in the Middle East. I am confiden

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The current LPD range, available from June 2010, features a 25" panel, which is designed to be completely bezel-less with a 0.2mm seam. The versatility of the modular design allows for the construction of video walls in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, including columns, strips, archways and rectangles. The screens can also be set out in curved formations or arranged in large arrays with resolutions significantly higher than the best available from current indoor LED solutions.

Each LPD panel draws just 30 watts of power, making it around seven times more efficient than an average LCD screen. The screens also generate almost no heat during operation, meaning less energy wastage and no cooling issues for installations in confined spac

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Based on Adobe Flash technology, Watchout Systems Manager allows users to create interactive front ends for their Watchout-driven systems and presentations. It includes two ready-to-run applications for remote control and scheduling of shows, and also features an Application Programming Interface (API) and a communications library so that users can create their own applications.

Michael Engström, director of sales at Dataton, says, "Remote control and scheduling are invaluable aids in larger, more complex multimedia installations. The remote-control application within Watchout S

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The demonstration of architectural projection mapping for the 4,000-seat Super Theatre at The Gadget Show has become a cult hit on YouTube for Bluman Associates and content co-producers The Darkroom. Shown to 12,000 people daily during the sold-out exhibition, the three-minute 'virtual 3D' sequence was specially designed to show off the tricks and techniques of projection mapping.

"The client wanted a playful theme which would appeal to eight- year-olds and up, although we were pressing them for a darker plot," explains Pod Bluman. "The stage set turned into the bridge of a spaceship,

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The audio system at the church was designed to be unobtrusive and provide a natural sound. The system is based around the Yamaha DME24N hardware providing an operator free sound system solution.

Discrete Tannoy column loudspeakers provide sound coverage throughout the church, two positioned on the chancel arch covering the entire nave and one smaller column in each side aisle, time aligned to suit their respective positions. Discrete

headworn TOA radio mics and Audio-Technica gooseneck microphones ensure the system is completely seamless in operation.

The visual system was designed to be both aesthetically pleasing and unobtrusive. The ornate stained glass window was not to be permanently obstructed and as such an

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Lighthouse ensured every minute of the action was vividly displayed to all Hong Kong Sevens rugby fans. For the North Stadium screen, Lighthouse installed its 7mm R7-ER display, a full 30m² in size. Audiences saw real-time playback, important match details and sponsorship information displayed in exceptionally sharp color and resolution. Meanwhile the screen installed at the Sevens Village, comprising Lighthouse R7-ER 7 mm panels, gave rugby fans that couldn't get tickets plenty to cheer about. The huge 50m² LED screen deliv

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The exhibition space itself sold out long ago, as last year's returning exhibitors were joined by 33 new names, filling both The Royal Armouries & Saviles Halls. Dozens of new product launches have been announced, many making their first UK appearance following international launches at Prolight&Sound in

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Smith commented: "We are also delighted to see that Sanctuary nightclub in Dubai - featuring 28 Christie projectors specified by partner, VenueTech - was the winner of PALME's Best Entertainment Venue category. The venue is stunningly realised through Christie projection. The innovative slant the projection by VenueTech has given to the Sanctuary's visual landscape is taking Dubai to the forefront of nightlife - and far beyond."

Christie MicroTiles was the subject of a seminar given by sales consultant, Africa, Phil Lord, who used them as a base to discuss Exploiting Current Trends and Future Trends o

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The product in question is the Infinite Plasma 4250R which is a completely bezel-less plasma screen with the smallest seam gap of any flat panel videowall technology available on the market, at less than 4mm in multi-formations, says PSCo.

The screens can be linked together to create unlimited seamless displays in any shape or size, suitable for design led applications such as statement displays at exhibitions, creating entrances and walkways at award ceremonies and as directional signage on unfamiliar event sites, updated with real time information.

Mike Nield, PSCo's global rental director says: "The 4250R has

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Pop had become a phenomenon amongst the Russian motion picture industry even before its official release. It is the first to be blessed by the Russian Orthodox Church. The production was sponsored by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.

Alexander Rubin, general director of Kinoproekt, commented on the venue for the premiere, "The hall is intended for church assemblies. It is a rather large hall with an amphitheatre and side balconies, but it is not fit for mo

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Working with high-end technical support company AT Communications, DB installed various services, such as wifi access points, networking and related IT infrastructure. DB also provided IT support to the Media Centre in order to allow more than 300 journalists to monitor and have instant access to the likes of online polls and live data relating to audience reaction.

ATC was employed by ITV to provide the AV for what was known as the Spin Central where journalists and broadcasters were briefed by politicians before and after the debate.

The broadcast itself was projected on a large 21' screen with relay plasmas and PA helping all to hear and see what was going on. Further sc

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Godskitchen, presented by the Angel Music Group has, over the last decade established itself as one of the world's most successful and innovative brands, creating international tours and events of dance and club nights.

2009 saw the Ukrainian launch of Godskitchen Boombox, an event combining a mix of architectural, multimedia, visual and music concepts, and showcasing some of the best DJs, such as Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, David Guetta, Above&Beyond and Markus Schulz among others. Since its launch, Godskitchen Boombox has toured Poland, Belarus, South Africa, Australia and Russia with future events confirmed in South East Asia, Taiwan, Mexico and Turkey.

The centre of the show is a 16x8x4m construction covered with fabric

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Sales of CD albums continued to fall in 2009, dropping by 6.1%. Digital income now represents over 20% of overall recorded music revenues, taking into account earnings from online downloads alongside mobile, subscriptions and advertising-supported services. An unprecedented 4.22 m

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A key development for PLASA 2010 has been the enthusiastic return of major brands in both the pro audio and AV sectors, with a marked increase in the number of pro audio companies committing to stands.

One such company is Electro-Voice, exhibiting again after a one-year absence. Sean Maxwell, sales director at Shuttlesound, commented, "It's fantastic to be returning to the PLASA Show, a major international event where we see a huge number of our distributors

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KORA Awards is the manifestation of an all-encompassing vision for Africa of the executive producer for the event, Ernest Adjovi and his dedication to overcoming the logistical demands of bringing a show of this scale to Burkina Faso.

It was the first time that the colourful K event had been staged outside South Africa. The show was directed for TV by Clive Morris and distributed via CFI (Canal France International) across Africa, France and parts of the US via 100 TV channels, as well as being enjoyed live by 3000 guests. David Bloch was stage director.

The Gearhouse team of 28 was project managed by Eyal Y

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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