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Tuesday, May 07, 2013
High End Systems Hog 4 And Catalyst On Bloc Party
PSW Staff
05/07/13 01:45 PM,
Popular British indie band Bloc Party celebrated the release of their new album, “Four”, by performing a one-off show at Earls Court in London. The band’s biggest show to date, the performance hinged on proper video support for the 19,000 capacity venue. Video Director Matt Askem and XL Video rose to the occasion with a stunning visual package that perfectly complemented LD Rob Sinclair’s lighting. XL Video supplied two Catalyst Media Servers, a Hog 4 console from High End Systems…
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Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Version 3.0.0 Software For Martin P3 System Controllers Available
PSW Staff
03/05/13 09:44 AM,
Martin Professional has recently made available version 3.0.0 software for the award-winning family of P3 System Controllers for LED screens and creative video. Software version 3.0.0 brings a collection of new features to the award-winning P3-100, P3-200 and P3-PC System Controllers. Support for Martin’s VC-Series of creative LED video products (VC-Grid, VC-Strip and VC-Dot) driven by the P3 PowerPort 1500 has now been integrated and the Video Input section has been improved. The Video Input Wizard now adjusts all scaling…
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Tuesday, February 05, 2013
VenueMagic Live Show Control With Fixture Override
PSW Staff
02/05/13 12:09 PM,
VenueMagic has enhanced the fixture override feature for its family of Show Control platforms. Combining live hardware control with VenueMagic’s ability to pre-program show elements, fixture override allows users to take real-time control of their VenueMagic-controlled show using hardware such as DMX lighting consoles, MIDI controllers, or VenueMagic’s built-in Virtual Control Surface. Fixture override works by disabling any pre-programming – from a fixture to a timeline – that a user chooses to control in real-time. Users can take control of…
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Entec Supplies Sound & Lighting For Latest Bootleg Beatles Tour
PSW Staff
01/22/13 10:29 AM,
West London based technical solutions company Entec Sound & Light continued its long working relationship with The Bootleg Beatles, the most successful and widely recognized tribute band to the legendary British musical group. Entec has provided technical production for the band since 1994 – testament in itself to the artist’s satisfaction with their production - in which time the band has regularly toured worldwide, playing to old and new generations of Beatles enthusiasts. Lighting Entec’s lighting crew chief Pete “Pepper”…
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Wednesday, January 02, 2013
CAST Releases WYSIWYG R30
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01/02/13 01:51 PM,
CAST Software has today released WYSIWYG R30, the latest edition of its industry standard lighting design and pre-visualisation suite. R30 is available to download now from the Members Only Area of the CAST Website: http://www.cast-soft.com. The release follows a phenomenally successful beta-testing period which saw one tester put the new software to use on an undisclosed high-profile project. wysiwyg – ‘What You See Is What You Get’ – is an award-winning software suite that is the graphic application tool used…
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
To Infinity & Beyond: The Intersection Of Modern Production Technology
Ken DeLoria
12/12/12 12:14 PM,
As the world continually progresses, new technologies and methodologies inevitably present themselves. Most developmental efforts are intended to aid technology users improve their work output in respect to quality and efficiency, while also aiming to make a profit. This cycle occurs in every industry from heavy construction to microscopic surgery. We, as the providers and operators of entertainment and communication equipment, are constantly in the midst of it all. And we must adapt to these changes if we wish to…
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Let There Be Light: Showcase Of A Range Of Recent Events & Installs
PSW Staff
12/12/12 10:03 AM,
Dynamic productions call for top-caliber design and deployment of lighting. As with all projects in AVL production, the key is developing an appropriate artistic vision and then making it happen through effective use of available technologies. Let’s take a look at some recent lighting projects of note. Seal World Tour A mixture of Philips Vari-Lite fixtures are providing the hub for a visual fusion of lighting, video and automation on Seal’s current world tour. London-based lighting designer Theo Cox, who…
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Entertainment Sciences Group Hires Sean Karpowicz As New Director of Marketing
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12/10/12 04:08 PM,
Entertainment Sciences Group, a leading manufacturer of Show Control systems and VenueMagic Show Control software, has announced the hiring of Sean Karpowicz as their new Director of Marketing. Karpowicz brings a diverse background across Pro Audio, Publishing, Live Sound, and Media and will direct marketing and press as the company experiences its biggest period of growth. Karpowicz began his professional life in the editorial department of Pearson Education, specializing in media editing. However, Pro Audio and Live Sound predates Karpowicz’s…
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Decisions, Decisions: Thinking About Upgrading Your Inventory?
Craig Leerman
11/30/12 02:39 PM,
Like most production company owners, I regularly take stock of my equipment inventory, evaluating the need for updates or additions to match current and future needs. A recent audit led me to consider investing in higher powered 12- or 15-inch-loaded stage monitors. The process of investigating what matched our audio requirements with what’s available in the marketplace emphasized that there are a whole lot of variables beyond sound that come into play regarding the acquisition of new gear. All businesses,…
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