Video & Lighting
Light Craft & Sound invests in PROLIGHTS soft lights
Leading lighting supplier for the film and TV industry in India recently purchased over 100 lighting products
lighting
Video & Lighting
Ayrton Perseo Profiles dominate rig for “Alicia + Keys World Tour”
Luxious Creative in Boston, selected 142x Ayrton Perseo Profiles as the main fixtures in the rig for “Alicia + Keys World Tour”, celebrating the...
Case Studies
PROLIGHTS lights up Fontys School of Arts
Distributor Full AVL specified 231 fixtures from the lighting manufacturer for the education facility
Video & Lighting
Lite-Tek selects Claypaky for cheerleading comp
Sharpy Plus hybrid beam lights and spotlights were certainly something to cheer about when Richmond-based Lite-Tek Entertainment deployed them on the “Spirit Sports Ultimate Battle” cheerleading competition, at The...
ISE Daily
Lighting specialist reflects ‘constantly evolving’ sector
As we approach this year’s show in Barcelona, lighting control specialist Pharos Architectural has said it is excited to be presenting at ISE once...
Audio
Sound Technology Ltd adds SSL Live consoles to distribution portfolio
Focus will be on installed applications in theatre, music venues & education facilities
Integrators
Exclusive: Why RNM is now the backbone of customer service
Evan Marty, principal product manager at Snap One, on remote network management
Immersive tech
Windsor Great Park set for winter lights spectacular
Windsor Great Park Illuminated, a dazzling winter light trail with 20 installations featuring 10,000 light points, will open November 18 at the 2,020 hectare...
Video & Lighting
ELP brightens the broadcast of Festival of Remembrance
Trading division of WhiteLight supplied the lighting production for the BBC's coverage
Uncategorized
GLP announces 12 month warranty extension to support customers during pandemic
The firm has announced an automatic 12-month product warranty extension for any product whose original warranty was due to expire between April 1, 2020...
Video & Lighting
Peli Products opens 15th edition of its International Photo Contest
The company is offering free products to the most talented participants
Video & Lighting
Over 9,000 sites light up in ‘Emergency Red’ to highlight plight of live events market
Over 8,300 participating companies – primarily in Germany – took part in #NightofLight2020
Business
‘We’re creating the No.1 smart home brand in the world’: Savant Systems acquires GE Lighting
Deal will ‘create an industry leader’, combining Savant’s smart home technology and professional installation channels for the home with GE’s brand, lighting expertise and...
Video & Lighting
‘Deconstructing architectural conventions’: Astera illuminates immersive Saatchi Gallery exhibition
‘Deconstructing architectural conventions’: Astera illuminates immersive Saatchi Gallery exhibition
Video & Lighting
Zero 88 FLX selected for Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
The venue took stock of a brand new Zero 88 FLX lighting control console just before the coronavirus pandemic
Case Studies
Painting with Light creates dazzling light show for the esports WEGA Global Games
Belgian lighting and video design specialist Painting with Light designed a high-energy lighting scheme for the official opening ceremony of the first Qatar eSports...
Case Studies
Previewing Durham’s Lumiere public lighting art showcase
Durham to be transformed into glittering outdoor gallery as Artichoke announces Lumiere 10th anniversary programme
Technology
Avolites releases Synergy software
New software control system, Synergy, has been released by Avolites. Effectively a free V12 software upgrade to both its lighting console and media server...
Video & Lighting
White Light supplies lighting and rigging at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The company supplied the equipment for all of the Gilded Balloon venues for the sixth year running
Case Studies
Amintore Galli Theatre reborn in Rimini after 75 years
For this high profile restoration project there was a policy of keeping reconstruction faithful to the venue’s original layout, but modernised with the latest...
Business
PLASA’s Peter Heath gives EU Ecodesign update
PLASA managing director Peter Heath provides an update on the impact the EU’s proposed Ecodesign Lighting regulations following the release of the third draft.
Technology
EU releases revised version of proposed Ecodesign regulations
The EU Commission has released a revised version of the proposed Ecodesign and energy labelling regulations.
Technology
AVIXA and IES publish videoconferencing lighting standard
IES and AVIXA have announced the release of the new standard 'Recommended Practice for Lighting Performance for Small to Medium Sized Videoconferencing Rooms'
Technology
Tests completed on Li-Fi system for industrial IoT
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has recently completed the OWICELLS project to develop an industrial Li-Fi system.
Business
Analysis: UK lighting market grew 44% from 2013-17
The overall lighting market in the UK was estimated to be worth £2.4 billion in 2017, having increased by 44% since 2013, according to...
People
Paul Johnson moves to Satore Studio from Harman
Multi-disciplinary creative studio Satore Studio has appointed Paul Johnson as its architectural lighting director.
Business
Manufacturers join Save Stage Lighting campaign
Heads of GLP and Robe call on all in industry to make representations to European Commission before 7 May deadline
Events & Production
Show review: Prolight + Sound provides an immersive experience
The most noticeable trend in the audio hall at Prolight + Sound this year was an increase in the number of companies involved in...
Business
Act now on European lighting regs, PLASA MD urges industry
Writing for Installation, Peter Heath warns that proposed new energy efficiency regulations for lighting would have a devastating effect on live entertainment
AV-IT
Philips Lighting introduces LiFi technology
Philips Lighting has launched Light Fidelity (LiFi), a wireless technology in which high quality LED lighting provides a broadband internet connection through light waves. Philips...
Connectivity
IoT smart building pioneer Gooee launches in Europe
Gooee, the so-called ‘data brain’ for building activity, has officially launched its ‘full stack’ ecosystem among its lighting and technology partners. Gooee is a...
Ed Tech
Sheffield Hallam seeks savings with Thorlux lighting system
Sheffield Hallam University has begun the installation of the Thorlux SmartScan system across its facilities to eliminate the need for manual testing of its...
Technology
Northern Light revamps Genting Arena lighting
Sound, lighting, AV and stage technology services company Northern Light was asked in 2016 to install a new, more energy-efficient house and work light...
Case Studies
Moment Factory creates two more immersive night walk installations
Following the success of its Foresta Lumina attraction in Quebec, multimedia studio Moment Factory has created two more immersive outdoor experiences in the Canadian...
Latest Events
PL+S 2016: Martin brings lighting and control updates to Frankfurt
Martin by Harman has revealed a variety of key additions to its lighting fixture, console and controller ranges at Prolight + Sound. The first...
Latest Events
Martin by Harman launches RUSH MH 7 Hybrid fixture
Martin by Harman has announced the launch of the RUSH MH 7 Hybrid, an all-in-one beam, spot and wash moving head fixture. The RUSH...
Technology
White Light creates glowing star pattern at Selfridges with filament bulbs
White Light has continued its association with leading London department store Selfridges by providing production support for its Astrolounge, which has been created as part...
Business
PLASA 2015: four new sessions added to seminar programme
Organisers of PLASA 2015 have announced four new sessions for the Professional Development Programme addressing lighting, sound and video.
Technology
Clay Paky lights Tree of Life centrepiece at Milan Expo
More than 60 Clay Paky Mythos fixtures are being used in a stunning light show featuring the Tree of Life sculpture - a...
Technology
Lighting ‘score’ changes film viewers’ moods
The mood of viewers watching films or other media can be influenced with the use of different background colours, a study has found. The research,...
Displays & Signage
Panasonic launches video projection/lighting hybrid
Panasonic is looking to create a new market category –’projection lighting’ – with its newly launched Space Player product, which combines the functions of traditional lighting fixtures...
Technology
Hello Cleveland! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for Clay Paky
Clay Paky Mythos fixtures played a dual role at Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum recently when they formed part of...