Entirely developed and produced by Midiator, the Vision Pro's main functionality is to control all the visual aspects of a show in a 'live' environment. It acts as a central command station for various industry standard devices like media-servers, video-scalers, light-desks and other equipment. The list of supported devices consists of well-known brands like Green Hippo, Barco, Grass Valley, TV-One, Kiss-Bo
PLASA 2010, which runs from the 12-15 September at Earls Court in London, is a major platform for the launch and promotion of innovative new ideas emerging across the event, entertainment and installation industries. The co-location of the AVNetworks Conference is a significant new addition to the event, and is the second Conference to be launched alongside this major international trade show this year.
The one-day event will throw light on the burning issue of networking technologies and protocols, how to make the best use of today's standards and what can be expected in the future.
The conference is aimed
Capable of playing back multiple layers of video in all common file formats up to 4k, these networkable systems can achieve seamless, blended projections as well as synchronous multi-screen displays. As a real-time 3D compositor, Pandoras Box integrates with audio, moving scenery, lighting, and other show elements for accurate synchronisation of a total sensory experience.
Signing of the TMB distribution agreement coincides with coolux's release of Pandoras Box Software Version 4.6, with new features such as 3D server preview; dual HD-SDI / DVI inputs; curve and clip editor; and support for additional protocols such as M
The awards will provide public recognition for outstanding achievements in lighting design by UK based lighting designers, in a number of professional areas. At the same time, these awards will forge closer ties between the world of lighting design and the lighting Industry as a whole.
The awards for The Knight of the Illumination are nominated and judged by a panel of professional reviewers working in the specific categories, selected and coordinated entirely by STLD and ALD.
Television nominations
Light Entertainment
Mark Smithers for Mission 2110
Martin Kempton for Who Dares Wins
Lee Allen for Blue
Four new shows debuted at the maiden launch: Avalon, Cantare, It Takes Two and NYC. Another show on board is Garage Band, which is a re-run of a show that was debuted on the Ms Oosterdam last year.
The creative team for all five shows (which will run for approximately five years) includes show director John Charron at the helm
With live productions of music videos, Dr. Who, Big Brotherand CBBC's The Slammer taking place in neighbouring studios, Media Powerhouse showcased its Image Ultra widescreen graphics system, the semi transparent LED wall Mirage 40, two portable production units and the latest in 3D projection technologies.
Using industry standard software, Media Powerhouse has the capabilities to embed HD images for partial or full screen display and seamlessly integrate live video feeds to bring any imagery on screen to life, says the company. Most recently deployed at Management World 2010 in Nice, one of the world's largest telecommunications conferences, the multi output Ima
Following completion of the stadium's new, 11,000 seat Caterpillar stand, Leicester Tigers commissioned Squareleg Entertainment to host two concerts, headlined by James Morrison and Will Young, with the main stage infrastructure situated on the pitch. As a local supplier, Prima was chosen to provide pitch protection for the stage and adjacent LED screens.
Malcolm Spencer, event director, Squareleg Entertainment comments, "As a locally based company with an excellent reputation for their product, Squareleg Entertainment was very happy to invite Prima to supply and fit the temporary flooring service for the two inaugural concerts at Leicester Tigers Rugby Club. As a new
The new display, comprising 16 R16i/o 16mm LED panels, is located at the inbound tollgate of Cavite Province, a high traffic area for motorists and pedestrians alike.
Content provider Icon Advertising manages the screen content, which is displayed from 6:00am to 10:00pm every day. In addition to dynamic advertising, the Green Channel will also deliver 15-second 'fillers' that provide useful tips on how everyone can do their share to protect the environment. The screen itself is eco-friendly, as it has eliminated the need for tarpaulins, posters, and other physical advertising materials.
Lighthouse worked closely with local partner Avolut
Having successfully completed a complex two-phase integration at Ericsson's new Global Service Delivery Centre, based around Christie components, they have now provided a turnkey solution for Romtelecom, one of the country's largest communications companies .
Avitech received last year the go-ahead for the implementation of another important project, this time for Romtelecom. The project had to offer severely improved monitoring and control possibilities for the client's national network.
Avitech replaced the existing system used to check feeds with specified 27 x 67" Christie SXGA+ cubes, with RPMSP-D132 single chip DLP projection, featuring dua
It was the eighth year that XL has supplied these central London events, which were once again project managed for them by Chris Saunders, working with an XL crew of 15.
The headline acts for Hard Rock Calling were a blend of classic rock genres represented by Pearl Jam, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney. XL supplied a five-camera PPU 'house' IMAG system which was directed by Ruary MacPhie using a GV Kayak, and this stayed in place for the whole run of shows.
The cameras were positioned two at FOH with long lenses, two in the pit on track-and-dolly and the fifth mounted on a remote pan/tilt head above the stage, all of which com
This year sees the diamond (60 years) anniversary of the spectacle, featuring over 1000 performers from this year's lead service, the Army, combined with a host of international talents, all choreographed in a lively and energetic mix of music, song, dance and drama, produced by Major General Euan Loudon.
Ross Ashton has been involved with the Tattoo for the last five years as the projection artist. This year he has just signed up a new three-year contract to produce the projections on the backdrop of the Castle, juxtaposed against all the action taking place on the Esplanade below.
"It'
"The theatre had to be fully equipped and we put two screens side by side with 120in diagonal Viewflex twin mirror," says DataShow MD, Gerry Browne.
That was two years ago. And the impact of those diffusion screens was such that when DataShow were asked to create a second, highly-specified lecture theatre in Galway, Gerry Browne again turned to Paradigm AV, the dnp distributors.
This time they supplied a 120" New Wide Angle display - again with a pair of dnp's adjustable Viewflex mirror rigs - and additional auxiliary projector point to ensure the rig had full redundancy. The installa
As part of this landmark moment, LED rental screen provider JM Rental has installed Lighthouse LED screens at the Macau pavilion, in the Expo's Urban Best Practice Area (UBPA). Located in Puxi District, the UBPA allows cities to independently participate in the World Expo to show explicitly innovative programs designed to improve the quality of urban life. JM Rental worked closely with Don't Believe in Style (DBIS), the creative agency responsibl
According to FogScreen Inc. key account manager Riikka Keppola, the walk-through FogScreen projection screen is the audience's favourite regardless of time and space. "Wherever the FogScreen has been used, it's always proven as the number one attention grabber at the centre of the audience's admiration and amazement. We are convinced that FogScreen will be the perfect means of conveying that special magical Christmas spirit to both Chinese children and adults.
"Expanding our business to the Chinese market and finding a reseller is a remarkable achievement
The football show, hosted by Richard Keys and Andy Gray, forms part of the biggest season of live Barclays Premier League football on Sky Sports with 115 live matches all in high definition. In keeping with the original format, the show features innovations such as digital on-screen graphics and games analysis using the latest computer technology.
To carry this high-tech look and feel through to the studio set lighting and visual effects, show LD Malcolm Reed approached AC-ET's Video division to provide a real-time video playback control system for projecting moving content onto various LED display surfaces.
A.C. Video supplied Green Hippo HippoCritters to DMX pixe
During two years as a UK distributor, A.C. Video has been instrumental in the success story of the Hippotizer range, with major sales to the TV, rental and staging, corporate and leisure sectors. The exclusive agreement follows an impressive sales and service record which includes a continuing investment in product knowledge, demo equipment, training facilities and technical support.
A.C. Video's business development manager, Lee House, comments, "The Hippotizer range has always been in our eyes, one step ahead of the rest in this very complex and ever evolving field of technology. After inventing one of the first off-the-shelf real time video servers with Hippotizer, Green Hippo then pioneered the first DMX-controlled
"Having been in the AV industry for some time, I have always had a great deal of respect for PSCo and the incredible innovation they continue to bring to the UK rental market," says Billings. "While my role encompasses the whole of the UK, my focus to begin with will be on PSCo's Northern territories; with the office in Birmingham and our extensive fleet of quality products, we are in a better position than ever to deliver in these areas and I look forward to developing good relationships with our e
CAST Software will be demonstrating Vivien during PLASA2010. In addition to Vivien, CAST will also be showing their groundbreaking industry products wysiwyg, BlackBox and the new BlackTrax.
Vivien2010 is an intuitive, 3D event design and sales software designed for the full spectrum of event professionals who work in the special events and meetings industry. Computer skills can range from novice to highly advanced. It empowers users to conceive, design, sell, manage, and produce stunning events.
Derek Anderso
Matthew Teevan, interim managing director of Projecta stated,"Mr. Lormans brings extensive operational, engineering and sales and marketing experience to the position; skill sets that will benefit the entire organisation as well as Projecta's clients."
Lormans was most recently worldwide sales and marketing director for Graco; he was based in the United States for his assignment. Prior to his executive role at Graco, he held positions in manufacturing, engineering, logistics and managed an international acquisition for Graco's European division.
Matthew Teevan who has served as the interim MD of Projecta since May 2009, will continue at Projecta as part of the management team in a senior sales and marketing role.
In addition to offering an IP67 mated degree of protection, the connector features an integrated 'seat-belt' style latched locking mechanism that ensures damage limitation under harsh handling conditions. The new connector also allows single-handed mating or unmating, making it suitable for fitting in awkward access areas - often the case for theatre installations.
The locking facility is a key function of the Han-Yellock connector. When locked, the connection is resistant to vibration and shock. When unmated, a red ring is visible around the perimeter of the locking pushbutton. When fully mated, this ring disappears as soon as the internally protected stainless-steel springs
"Our customers find these units essential to have on hand when an installation isn't running quite as smoothly as hoped," says a spokesman. Suitable power supplies and racking systems are available to order separately.
The most popular palm sized fixes are: 4206 1x6 3G-HD-SD Re-clocking Distribution Amplifier; 4261A 3G-HD-SD Dual Stereo Analogue Audio Embedder; 4261D 3G-HD-SD Quad AES Audio Embedder; 4262A 3G-HD-SD Dual Stereo Analogue Audio De-embedder; 4424 SDI to Composite Analogue Video 10-bit DAC; 4463A Composite Video to SDI with Embedded Audio ADC; 4464A SDI to Analogue Composite Video &
Richard Woodward has joined DBpixelhouse, which is DB's content building division. In addition, Alex Copson and Nick Beard have both been promoted to the DB project management department with responsibility for liaising with a variety of organiser and agency clients. Usama Dafaalla is been appointed Logistics Coordinator and will work alongside Mark Danvers, Operations Director.
David Bulley, said: "We are about to embark on a very busy few months, which will see us servicing clients at over 30 events and exhibitions events in the UK and throughout Europe. These guys will be in the deep end but I have no doubt that they will rise to the challenge of working for a global leader in IT & AV rental.
(Jim Evans)
"The integration of HippoNet in our Vision OS means that we can provide the same level of quality in operation, control depth and optimised feedback as is provided in Green Hippo's ZooKeeper software, but then integrated directly into our advanced interface. We're thankful that Green Hippo has provided us with their help, knowledge and trust in implementing their proprietary protocol. We think that this is definitely a solution
As part of the new agreement, DB will supply bespoke AV systems and services for eight shows between now and 2012, including CPhI 2010, CPhI 2011, CPhI 2012, as well as Food Ingredients Europe 2011.
Oliver Richardson, DB's sales director, said, "I'm delighted that UBM has extended our contract for another two years. Our relationship with UBM is built on a solid foundation of trust developed over years of working together."
(Jim Evans)
