Video & Lighting
Edinburgh’s Black Light Virtual Studio powered by Lucid Technologies opens
The studio is described as the realisation of Black Light and Lucid Technologies’ expertise and experience
Video & Lighting
Displays & Signage
IBM undergoes major display upgrade with Digital Projection
The tech giant has upgraded its Thomas J Watson Research Centre
Displays & Signage
‘The most complete solution on the market’: Philips PDS reveals new videowall range
The new X-Line is designed to optimise presentations and brighter content
Business
Adam Hall announces two senior managerial appointments
Jason Echols has been appointed business development manager and Kati Eismann named global marketing director
Business
‘An excellent idea that is now reality’: Kinly acquires AVMI
Amsterdam-based Kinly’s acquisition of AVMI further strengthens its position in the video collaboration services market
Audio
Last chance to nominate your products Installation’s Best of Show InfoComm Awards
The Best of Show InfoComm awards celebrate products which would have been showcased live at InfoComm, and shares them with 95,000+ relevant professionals in...
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
Collaboration
Facebook Messenger Rooms aims to topple Zoom, offers meetings for up to 50 people
The new video chat app allows up to 50 people to join the same meeting
AV-IT
Datapath WallControl 10 plug-in verified with Milestone XProtect
Following testing, the WallControl 10 plug-in for Milestone’s XProtect software is now officially verified to integrate with Milestone’s XProtect platform.
Technology
disguise gx range powers MTV’s VMA show
Back in August, MTV hosted its 36th annual Video Music Awards (VMA) at the Prudential Center in Newark, USA. The show, which attracted over...
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
Technology
The value of the virtual clinic
Dan Boddington, systems engineer at StarLeaf, discusses how patients and medical staff are benefiting from live digital diagnosis. Appointment pain points and diagnosis downtime...
Technology
InfoComm 2019: Marshall debuts new PTZ camera controller
Marshall Electronics has launched its VS-PTC-IP PTZ camera controller at InfoComm this week. Used for live event production and content creation in houses of...
Technology
VNS Geobox video control solutions arrive in Europe
Taiwan-based VNS has made its range of GeoBox video control solutions available in Europe. The range, delivered via Netherlands-based agent MatrixWorks, is comprised of...
AV Tech End User
World’s first AI panoramic video collaboration camera to debut at ISE 2019
PanaCast 3 – features three 13 megapixel cameras and built-in intelligent vision software
Technology
HITACHI cameras boost broadcast and sports production quality at US university
'Dependable and cost-effective' cameras improve quality of programming while giving students hands-on experience with same equipment used by local television station
Technology
Angekis makes video conferencing “simple” with new USB ‘plug and play’ Saber Light
New product is ideal for medium/large meeting rooms as well as lecture halls and auditoriums
Technology
Airstar launches “lightsaber” style neon lighting tubes to make any event Luke out of this world
Five-metre 8,500 lumen light solutions are easy to install and ideal for public lighting solutions at events, music festivals, or as an integral part...
Technology
Gymnasium works-out how to cut costs using energy efficient LED lighting
Maintenance savings of 95 per cent and energy saving of up to 70 per cent compared to standard twin tube fluorescent fixtures
Technology
InfoComm 2018: Dataton demonstrates real-time motion tracking and new SDI server model
The company is showing projection mapping onto a revolving complex-shaped structure
Technology
Dutch town installs world’s first bat-friendly LED street lights
New street lights are energy efficient, individually controllable, and do not interfere with bats' internal navigation
Technology
Christie adds 49in model to Extreme LCD Series
Features include 1.8mm combined bezel width, advanced panel matching and Christie Phoenix EP compatibility
Technology
Optoma intros high brightness laser projector
Key features include 20,000 hours maintenance-free operation at full brightness, 4,000 lumens brightness and 1080p resolution.
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
Technology
International basketball club live streams content with Matrox
Matrox Monarch HD's ease of operation eliminates the uncertainties associated with the club's previous streaming solution
Technology
Cinionic demos social VR for cinema lobbies
Family VR, for up to six players, uses dome projection rather than head-mounted displays
Business
PLASA campaigns against Euro eco lighting regulations
New regs could be financially devastating for venues, says association
Technology
Renkus-Heinz IC Live delivers audio for massive outdoor video display
Designing an outdoor audio installation to augment the Asia Pacific region's biggest LED screen was no small achievement – especially since it is situated...
Technology
Opinion: The (laser) light fantastic
Columnist Rob Lane considers how laser is helping projectors to shine
Technology
Canon unveils new compact laser projector
The LX-MU500Z is aimed specifically at academic institutions and corporate environments.
Technology
New lightweight easy install video panels fit for a Blizzard
Blizzard Lighting unveils two new weatherproof video panels, the AV IRiS R2 & IP3 for indoor and outdoor use
Technology
Sony introduces new touchscreen overlays for BRAVIA displays up to 100-inches
Sony has introduced a new family of touchscreen overlays for its BRAVIA Professional Displays, ideal for a wide range of interactive environments – from...
Technology
The pains and gains of using short-throw projectors
For most university IT professionals, short-throw projectors engender a love-hate relationship. They can be the hardest devices to set up properly, but the pay-off...
Technology
Consistent, reliable and cheaper to run: is it time you turned to laser?
Jon Garaway, education account manager at NEC Display Solutions talks about the practical and financial benefits of laser projection for education users
Technology
VITEC adds ‘powerful’ new video wall functionality to IPTV and digital signage platform
The extensive upgrade simplifies video wall deployment and management, integrates with leading service providers' gateways
Technology
Case Study: AV turns theme park ride into spooktacular haunted house for halloween
Asylum ride at Belgium based Walibi theme park transformed for annual event
Technology
What to expect when you’re expecting: a taste of what you’ll find in our new magazine
As we get ready to send our latest issue of AV Technology Europe magazine to the printers, here's a teaser of some of the things...
Displays & Signage
RMG’s Korbyt CMS supported by BrightSign signage players
RMG and BrightSign have announced a closer technology partnership: RMG’s proprietary CMS platform, Korbyt, now supports BrightSign Series 3 media players. Korbyt was launched...
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...
Technology
Case Study: Bayer uses IP video to create 60 new ‘innovative’ and ‘collaborative’ spaces at UK HQ
Life science company chooses Exterity’s ‘state of the art’ IP video system to help foster cultural change towards more agile working Background Bayer AG is...