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14 March 2016

The new ET-D75LE90 ultra-short throw lens allows projection distance to be shortened by approximately 60 per cent compared to traditional short throw lenses, meaning savings in space and opening up new areas for projection.

When the lens is installed on a 3-chip DLP projector, a 200 inch screen can be created from just 1.5m; compared to a distance of four metres with a traditional lens.

The new lens complements Panasonic's existing ultra-short throw lens designed for 1-chip DLP projectors (ET-DLE030). Both lenses offer installers maximum flexibility and are backwards compatible with older projector models.

3D visualisation solutions specialist, EON Reality, have used Panasonic ultra-short throw lenses to create an immersive multi-wall environment in w

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The new 326-seat 4D theatre sits at the heart of a new 4,000sq.m area in the theme park, near London, built exclusively for the famous international game and brand, Angry Birds. The multi-sensory experience offers visitors a custom-produced 4D film and in-theatre special effects including wind, smell, water, leg ticklers, bubbles, smoke and catapult simulating seats to create an 'in-game' experience for park-goers.

UK-based Simworx was contracted to create and install the 4D experience by park operator Merlin Entertainments and Finnish company, Rovio Entertainment.

7thSense Design supplied a dual-head Delt

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Designed on display polyester and polyester voile, the system fuses Sunbaba's tension fabric frame with LED colour-changing light battens, to stunning effect.

Unveiled at the Showman's Show, where it won the company the Best Stand award, the initiative captivated all-comers, bringing stereoscopics to a waterfall scene without any need for 3D glasses.

Trevor Booth, technical director at Sunbaba, comments, "We hung one of our mesh fabrics in front of the same image on a solid fabric, both finished with a special silicone keder. We have tried a number of variations over the years, but this is the first time we have been able to combine the two graphics in a single frame."

Booth achieved the breakthrough by adapting software desig

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Intended for AV and IT professionals who have a novice or intermediate understanding of AV networking, these sessions expose attendees to the current state of audio networking and control for AV systems, emerging technologies and trends in AV networking.

The instructor-led training uses a variety of components from Bose and other participating manufacturers, and provides an opportu

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The scheme is being developed by EUTC lecturer Stuart 'Woody' Wood - himself a production industry professional before taking up teaching full time - and a number of professional technology partners including Colour Sound.

Embracing the Science of Art and the Art of Science, Elstree UTC is a groundbreaking learning environment for 14 to 19 year olds, with the aim that a blend of academic rigour, project based learning and industry partnerships will help spawn tomorrow's creative technologists.

The lively UTC curriculum embraces all areas of

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14 March 2016

For the fifteenth year the Mercury Prize's technical director Rob Lipfriend engaged Creative Technology (CT) to provide the video display services used during the event.

As with previous years, the stage was horizontally split into two. This enabled one stage to be set up whilst the other was in use, providing the audience with seamless entertainment from one act to another.

CT supplied the main screen using a curved 38 x 7 ground stacked Barco C5 with abo

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Optimising their potential as specific solutions in an integrated systems' design, the PAX ProAV Group will position dedicated sales and support teams targeting the brands' individual market sectors.

Romano M. Cunsolo explains: "This was a strategic move to make it easy for our customers and internal staff alike to focus on the technologies and products in our portfolio needed for each individual project. Our sales and technical people have a wealth of experience in

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Best known for transformative projection mapping spectaculars, Danny Rose creates, directs, produces and animates artistic content.

The company's growth is stimulated by recent project successes including the Play Me! interactive projection mapping installation onto Customs House at Vivid Sydney 2014.

"Over the past 20 years we've firmly established ourselves with a solid foundation in creating a catalogue of shows, that can be localized according to size and requirements," said Sergio Carrubba, creative director and projection designer at Danny Rose. "Our content brings messages to life in a big way."

The Danny Rose team comprises experienced proj

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Portelli and lighting designer Michael Veerkamp, both of Team Imagination, added the Nexus panels provided by the Los Angeles office of 4Wall Entertainment Lighting to the hit game show for its second season.

"Our lighting team was new to the show this season and we wanted to give things a refreshed look, while still retaining the program's signature feel, which has been so popular," said Po

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The Paris showroom is located at Châteauform's new luxury City Le Cnit premises at 2 place de la Défense and includes a permanent installation of MultiTouch's new turnkey, medium-sized 4m x 2.5m MultiTaction iWall. Châteauform specialises in arranging full-service business events in its luxury, all-inclusive premises around Europe.

"We remain committed to European expansion, alongside incredible growth in North America and the Asian markets," explains Petri Martikainen, CEO of MultiTouch. "We've been searching for an appropriate location for a Paris showroom for a while, and the City Le Cnit premises offer the perfect mix of high-tech and traditional, 1950s style, creating an incredible venue for our

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It was the second year that XL Video has supplied the event. XL Manager Guy Vellacott and his team worked alongside brand experience agency Flourish Creative's director Guy Tremlett and technical production manager Mark Brattle to create a slick streamlined video-orientated set environment to suit the vibe of the event.

Highlights included presentations by Google and YouTube executives together with some of the channels' most successful content creators like fashion and beauty vlogger Zoella and supe

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Arnoldo will demonstrate video mapping and show how this real-time video mixer software allows the composition of up to eight layers of video on the fly. ArKaos Grand VJ presents a VJ solution for all DJs, VJs, musicians and content creators looking to add a video track to compositions during live performance. For more details and booking links visit: www.ldishow.com

The ArKaos range of video mixer software products has been created especially for VJs, DJs, clubs and musicians. ArKaos VJ-DJ software is compatible with Mac and PC and has been designed to combine state of the art real time video mixing technology with intuitive interfaces adapted for various user sit

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With integrated warping, blending and colour matching capabilities these projectors will allow for a seamlessly HD+ bright image. Also LM Productions are Christie Gold Members and a Certified Technical Partner, allowing the company to undertake service and warranty work on a wide range of Christie video projectors.

"These projectors are adding to our ever growing stock of Christie projectors including the both LCD and DLP 3 chip models including the amazingly bright Roadie 35,000s. We look forward to using these projectors to wor

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The result is an intuitive plug and play system which networks the main and second room or allows each to function as stand-alone. For example, the gym/dance studio (Room 2) can double as a Green Room for the main 200 capacity presentation space by accessing the different presets in the BSS Soundweb DSP.

With a removable 28 sq.m stage, the large Multi-Performance Activity Space (Room 1) is designed to host performances, lectures and conferences and other leisure activities, with direct access to an exhibition br

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"Big is truly beautiful when it comes to display technology," says dnp VP global sales & marketing, Soeren Kraemmergaard. "The Supernova XL Screen's size and optical performance make it the ideal option for large venues such as big conference rooms, auditoriums and houses of worship. It's the cost-effective option too". Soeren Kraemmergaard continues, "We've designed the new screen to be visually impressive yet still affordable, with a smart shipping solution that saves cash and time."

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44 Designs was introduced to MediaMaster Pro by A.C. Lighting, Inc. during a demo at 44 Design's Nashville office earlier this year. 44 Designs promptly selected MediaMaster Pro to control the intricate video system on their next project.

"For Thompson Square I wanted to create something that would introduce a modern architectural design into a conventional concert venue space and present the audience with something that would look good lit or unlit," says Jeff Lava, founder of 44 Desi

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The LQ70 series, capable of 24/7 operation, features a protective glass panel on the front of the display, and an aluminium cabinet. With high-impact and vibration resistance, they allow for safe, reliable use in places like transportation hubs and shopping centres where they are at risk of being knocked.

Portrait orientation is also possible without an uneven effect on the screen. This, alongside its durability, makes it ideal in rental applications where it is frequently transported and installed.

Panasonic marketing manager, Enrique Robledo said, "The LQ70 seri

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New exhibitors announced this week include Adlib Audio and HDPro Audio, Orbital Sound and FBT Audio UK, who will join the all-star list of exhibitors already at the show - including Robe, Ambersphere, White Light, Avolites, Chauvet, AED, Sennheiser, Bosch, NL Productions, JHS ProAudio, Warehouse Sound, LMC Audio, Polar Audio, Black Light, Trusslite, Total Solutions Group, UK Rigging, TMB and many more.

PLASA's Professional Development Programme will deliver two days of presentations, technical demonstrations and panel discussions, all designed to help visitors build their industry knowledge and improve their skill set. This year's programme focusses on the hot topi

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The church is in the process of growing its technical equipment to enrich the quality of its in-services. Part of this expansion involves the increased use of media and lighting to add to the dynamic format of the services.

Video forms a main element of the set designs: video imagery is projected onto set pieces or run through plasma screens on stage and used as a backdrop to performances. This is enhanced by the generous use of LED lighting. The set is changed every four months to keep things fresh and new for the church attenders.

Images of the pastor, who alternates between Buckhead Church and North Point Community Church, two of the six NPMi campuses in the greater Atlanta area, are also project

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Newman and his management team have always believed in investing in great looking live shows, which has enabled Dan to creatively evolve the look and feel of the performances since he started working with the artist last year at a show at Settle Village Hall - Newman's home town.

On the first two tours, the focus was on imaginative lighting, however this time around video was introduced to work in parallel with this.

Dan has made film shorts and music videos for fun in the past, so his passion for moving images and effects coupled with John Newman's own interest in his visuality onstage ... produced a dynamic basis for the tour.

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Club Red's fashionable environment, its excellent cuisine and its premium event seating are complemented by a club-wide, multi-purpose AV system designed and installed by ICOR International Systems of Doral, Florida. Club Red's AV system provides live Panthers play-by-play hockey coverage, six news and sports channels and video playback and sound reinforcement for press conferences, presentations and private meetings in the club's large multi-purpose room. The BB&T Arena also hosts concerts and audio and video from these events may be routed through the club's AV system.

To provide coverage throughout the club's 12,000sq.ft space, ICOR installed 25 large screen video displays, a two-wide

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Creative Technology (CT) was contracted by ITV to provide the stage backdrop. Working with their designer Peter Bingemann and lighting designer Dave Davey, CT installed an 11.5m x 8.6m Spider 30 screen, achieving the desired softened look by using a rear projection surface in front of the display. This allowed a lower resolution and lower cost product to be used, increasing the impact without overpowering the star of the show.

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The impressive, meticulously researched and compelling 27 minute work, complete with specially compiled sound-track by Karen Monid, featured stunning visuals and an emotive narrative that was specific to Glasgow, detailing the historical contributions made by the city and its communities, and the resulting social impact of World War 1.

"It was an incredible honour to be trusted with relating such a fundamentally significant piece of history and of telling the story of Glasgow's War with honesty and integrity" states Ashton, whose art has won multiple international Awards and holds two Gui

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The familiar Never Mind the Buzzcocks set includes a number of video elements that are key to the music-based quiz show, which is hosted by Rhod Gilbert. This series is recorded at Stage 9 of Elstree Television Studios and broadcast on BBC2.

For the main screen, XL Video project manager Jeff Bailey specified one of XL's high brightness Barco FLM HD-20 projectors, which feeds the 16ft x 9ft screen. The high brightness 20,000 Lumen unit was selected to counter the ambient light on set.

The stage left and right of the set are populated with 12x Panasonic 42" LCD screens. These screens were specified for their built