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The major task and benefit of using the VSM system is that - even though the technology under the hood is being used for the first time - the workflow for the operators in the OB van is the same as that of a "standard" OB van. The VSM system creates a familiar workflow for users, and is the only control system on the market that is able to work in a fully IP-based environment as well as with other third-party equipment.

The OB van - named OBX and already being used for live production of English Premier League football - can multicast in SD, HD and UHD. UHD content can be produced in High Dynamic Range (HDR) concurrent with legacy feeds in Standard Dynamic Range (SDR). A second, almost identical truck named OBY is also already in service

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This follows a strong start to the year by the Dubai team led by Tom Clements. The company now has 18 full time staff with more joining shortly and 2016 has seen major investments in new sound, lighting, rigging and video equipment in response to this buoyance, in turn creating a need for more room for further streamline.

"Dedicated prep bays will assist in the overall speed and efficiency at which we can put productions out the door," explained Tom, "which will make a huge difference to the practical day-to-day operations. We're still right in the commercial centre of the city with excellent transport access and all the other advantages of a prime business location."

Tom also reveals that a new highly expe

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"We wanted a digital mixer but I had my reservations about digital preamp performance. However, during a demo of the dLive system, I was very impressed by its preamp quality and intuitive user interface. Also, we can enjoy the benefits of future firmware updates," explains Pastor Yoonha Kim.

Supplied by distributor, Samasound, the system comprises an S3000 Surface with DM48 MixRack. The system manages a diverse worship programme, which includes a musical Friday evening service and three services on Sundays ranging from the traditional, involving a 60-strong choir with piano and organ accompaniment, to a youth service with 12 singers and a band, comprising saxophone, guitar, bass,

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Lighting designer Mat Gass built a look that saved on space put still offered a great output with a functional floor package. "Bandit had everything I was looking for," he said, "There was no subs, no trying to steer me to another fixture and everything was packaged with space in mind."

Bandit's exclusive GRNLite Bars illuminated an Austrian style back drop with crinkle taffeta in silver grey, while six Bandit GoGo truss towers adorned with GLP X4S units and a CuePix WW2 LED blinder lined the stage. Robe Pointes were placed between the rolling base plates and around

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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, owned and organised by the Natural History Museum, provides a showcase for the world's very best nature photography. One of the most prestigious photographic competitions of its kind, it attracts thousands of entries from nearly 100 countries.

Celebrating its 52nd year in 2016, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year series includes a major exhibition at the museum and a worldwide tour of more than 60 cities in the UK and across the world.

Blitz|GES was appointed to deliver a full suite of event production services including set design and build, lighting, video, sound and on-screen graphics.

Alice Beer, filming and events manager at The Natural History Museum said, "We're really p

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A collaboration between Theatre Projects, architect Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, and acoustician Jaffe Holden, the $6.7 million renovation of Talbot Hall addressed not only upgrades and modernization of the Danos Theater, but also improvements to the campus TV studio, radio station, several classrooms, and other communications department facilities located in the hall.

Improvements to the Danos Theater

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The business is run by Justin Hemmes, who takes a very personal and hands-on interest in the audio; thus when The Newport was added to the portfolio this year, he and Merivale's AV Manager, Glenn Rayner were only likely to specify the best - and this included Martin Audio's new CDD (Coaxial Differential Dispersion) series and MLA (Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array).

Formerly known as the Newport Arms, the venue is a large shore-line pub with an al fresco garden area that looks out over the water.

Setting out the sound design rationale, Glenn Rayner explained, "We looked at the existing audio at The Newport and quickly established that the only way we'd get the sort of clarity and coverage we required was to ha

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A Usd 550m project, the Dubai Water Canal comprises one shopping centre, four hotels, 450 restaurants, luxury housing, walkways and cycle paths. The Canal is 2.9 Km long, starting from Business Bay down to the Gulf through Safa Park and Jumeirah. The width ranges from 80mto 120m. The navigable canal is crossed by 12m high bridges.

One of the main visual attractions of the complex is the giant 160 m water feature of the Sheikh Zayed Dubai, a technical marvel that at night turns the bridge into a waterfall shining with the eye-catching magic of dynamic colour lighting.

For a project of this scale and complexity, the choice of the technical partner could only fall on Magical Water Fountains company, specializing in top level water feature projects realized all

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"This is an important year for PLASA and for the Scottish live events sector," says PLASA's events director, Chris Toulmin, "we hope our continued investment in the Scottish market, through our Focus events and its seminar programme will reflect and support the Scottish government and VisitScotland's recently unveiled ten-year strategy to grow this sector."

Taking place across both days of the show, highlights on day one will include: Panel sessions led by audio journalist Phil Ward, who presents Is Point Source Fighting Back? an exploration of the varied applications of p

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"Our strategy is focused on providing superior customer solutions and driving growth in each of our market segments," states Chris Simpson, president and CEO of Wenger Corporation. "The addition of SECOA builds on the momentum we are driving with the J.R. Clancy and Wenger brands to offer the most comprehensive integrated project solutions in the performing arts market.

"This acquisition further complements our integrating manufacturing model by bringing on board some of the key talent who have executed a similar model very s

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Spotlight approached German distributor, ETHA, who specified a Digital Projection Titan Super Quad 20,000 lumens 3-chip DLP projection system, as well as two Digital Projection E-Vision Laser 8500 lumen projectors to meet the company's imaging requirements.

Deployed immediately, the Titan Super Quad projected imagery and words onto the main curtain for the musical world premiere of Der Medicus. Staged in Fulda, the town celebrated as the leading centre for German musical productions, Der Medicus is the German adaptation of Noah Gordon's international best seller, The Physician.

The two Digital Projection E-Vision Laser

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The show sees Davina McCall interview people who want to change their lives. Whether that be by losing weight, going on dates or in one case getting control over a debilitating speech impediment. After the interview, the person steps through the 'This Time' door only to step out of the 'Next Year' door immediately having completed their journey. Despite appearances, they haven't taken a trip through the time vortex but the show has simply filmed the pre-transformation interview one year ago to allow them time to meet their goal

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This was followed by a comprehensive two-day on-site training course at CPL's HQ in the west Midlands, UK, for CPL's staff and key freelancers.

CPL's Simon Haydon explains that it was essential for both core members of CPL's video division and the company's regular freelance designers, programmers and video technicians to be included in the session. "To get the most out of the investment, it's important that a cross section of people are familiar with the system and know how to maximise its massive potential," he commented.

The d3 purchase follows on from a substantial shopping spree focussed on LED screen in the last six months, so with that and plenty of h

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The event was promoted by the European Cultural Centre (Sector), who once again enlisted Temple Media, the PR Lighting distributors, to provide the technical infrastructure.

The imaginative lighting plot was conceived by Sergiu Ardelean, lighting designer and director of photography at Romanian Television, working with Temple Media. The company provided 20 of PR Lighting's XR 440 BWS, which integrates three features (Spot, Wash and Beam) in a single unit. Using PR patented technology, it combines advanced 440W lamp technology with a superb optical system.

This all-purpose light, which has gained huge worldwide popularity since its launch, is part

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Naoki Shimizu, CEO of Creativeman Productions Co. Ltd. takes up the story. A well-known organizer of Japanese music festivals such as Summer Sonic, he had heard about the impending closure of the previous nightclub and decided to develop a permanent location for his company to showcase live entertainment for the first time.

He approached MSI Japan to supply the sound system and Takashi 'Kon' Imaoka from Martin Audio distributor Audio Brains was placed in charge of

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ShowLED Hybrid Pixels cover a full fa

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With Kobus van Rensburg at the helm of Blue Array, the company has supplied prominent international artists visiting South Africa. They also have a reputation for their talented audio engineers, who are some of the best in the country.

"There are many reasons we've gone the SD5 route," said Marinus Visser, head of audio at the company. "It's on every international rider, which was the main selling point. But for our shows, it was the ability of the console and all the things it can do, the enormous IO count and its exceptional audio quality. As Blue Array typically work on international productions, they've invested heavily in D&B Audiotechnik sound systems. It justifies having something that sounds so good complemen

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Southern California-based Kinetic Lighting supplied the new LED wash light for the shows along with Elation's award-winning Platinum FLX hybrid moving head, Colour Chorus Series LED batten, and Elation's Platinum Beam 5R and Platinum Beam 5R Extreme moving head beam lights.

The concert series, presented by AT&T Audience Network and filmed at Red Studios in Hollywood, California, was shot over two weeks in mid-September and featured live performances in a club and recording studio setting. Over a dozen artists across all genres of music including Good Charlotte, Bebe Rexha, The Band Perry, AW

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In keeping with the organization's long-standing commitment to elevating the fan experience, the Arizona Cardinals unveiled a new sound system in University of Phoenix Stadium for the start of the 2016 NFL season. Designed and specified by the Arizona Cardinals, the system consists primarily of flown L-Acoustics K2 arrays permanently installed in July by AV systems integrator Pro Sound & Video.

"We are committed to providing a world-class stadium atmosphere in every possible way," said Ca

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Jack James, creative director at Really Creative Media described the company's innovative approach to designing the content.

"The content creation approach was driven massively by the band and their vision for the new show. We also took guidance from the show designer extraordinaire, Rob Sinclair, which allowed us to use some really creative visual techniques.

"One trick, for example, saw us using video synthesizers that produce colourful oscilloscope-style patterns, which respond to the flow of the mus

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DynaMix Media is a company recognized in India for their remarkable contribution to events and entertainment, having introduced the 270 degrees projection format to corporate presentations, and the first 300' wide projection to the local market.

The company has a growing number of immersive projection and projection mapping jobs under their belt. DynaMix Media was founded in 2005 and is led by Mr. Suresh Madan. The company brings to PRG Alliance its vast understanding of video playback and networking systems, and its one-stop rental shop and services across India - offering complete services in video, audio, lighting, trussing, project manag

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To celebrate the launch of the resort's new rollercoaster fully dedicated to virtual reality, Galactica, the intergalactic show featured an interstellar fireworks display, striking visual effects and lasers that lit up the universe's sky - set to space themed music and the backdrop of the towers.

Alton Towers Resort specified the Jands Vista system to provide lighting and media control for the event, for the fifth consecutive year.

The resort's technical team are experienced Jands Vista users, with a fleet of consoles employed throughout the park for various attractions and venues.

As in previous years, the team

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Constellation's power to optimize the room's acoustic signature for any use - from conferences and banquets to amplified and acoustic concerts spanning all musical genres - has expanded utilization of the venue to encompass a broader spectrum of events.

"With the addition of Constellation, Peer Gynt Hall has become an extraordinary room for any type of acoustical music performance, including chamber music, brass ensembles, piano recitals and a cappella choral music," says Rolf Skogstrand, event manager for the Grieghallen complex. "In addition, Constellation has presets for acoustical environments to enhance many types of amplified music as well

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Farr's event rig, which consisted of 16 Ovation E-910FC ellipsoidals and 24 WELL Fit uplighting fixtures from Chauvet Professional, as well a collection of pin spots, was more than ready to light the legendary comic.

"We created a nice look by using a lot of blues when Jay Leno appeared," said Farr, the owner of John Farr Lighting Design. "The Ovation ellipsoidals create some deep rich blues, which gave the area an intimate feeling to draw everyone in closer to the surprise guest on the small stage."

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