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iSquint LDI 2010 T-Shirt Phrase Contest
It has been a request by you guys for the longest time, an iSquint t-shirt. LDI 2010 will be the r Read more
Philips Selecon Leko Lite… The Strand SL is Reborn?
Take a look at Philips Selecon’s latest fixture, the Leko Lite. No, no, I mean it, take a REALLY close look at it. Remind you of a fixture that recently went away? Maybe the Strand SL is a phoenix, it died and has been reborn as the Leko Lite, they do share a bunch of [...]
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Eurolite Adds Amber to ML-56 LED Par Fixture
Producing warm colors has always been a problem for LEDs. Eurolite has solved this problem and presents the ML-56 RGBA. In addition to its red, green and blue LEDs this spot also possesses amber-colored diodes. Thanks to the fourth color, users now are much more flexible considering the design and thus the influence on the [...]
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Eurolite Set to Show Off New Pixel Panel Tricolor At PLASA
A combination which is everything but common – Eurolite’s new Pixel Panel combines the latest technology, solid, elegant workmanship and a fair price. At London’s PLASA the chic, black light effect with tricolor LEDs makes if first appearance on the market.
Right at first glance one difference to many LED displays or walls becomes quite obvious. [...]
Chauvet is at it Again, Releases SlimPAR 38 and SlimPAR 64
It seems as though I am writing about a new product from Chauvet Lighting at least once a month. That is a good thing! I have to give it to Chauvet, they keep coming up with new ideas and fixture designs.
The latest such fixture is the SlimPAR 38 & SlimPAR 64. Both fixtures fit into [...]
Robe Going Green at PLASA
Robe has some huge news for PLASA next month. They are keeping the product announcement under wraps right now, but they will be announcing 7 new products at PLASA.
What makes these seven new fixtures exciting is the commitment to going green that Robe just announced. Robe is launching a major new green initiative – “Think [...]
DMXPen Live, The Pen Really is Mighter then the Sword
DMXPen Live is a DMX RECORDER which can record a show in real time and then play it back at the touch of a button. The length of the show recorded is dependent upon the size of the Mini SD card used; the DMX Pen LIVE is supplied with a 2Gb card which will record [...]
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Elation Announces MIDIcon PLayback Control Surface
Do you like the design features of computer-based lighting software, but want a more “hands-on” feel when controlling your show? Elation Professional has the perfect solution. The company has unveiled MIDIcon, a MIDI-based playback controller that attaches to your computer via USB and works with Elation’s lighting software packages such as CompuShow and Emulation to [...]
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Boca Flasher Releases HPNFLA-HO2 Dimmable Monochromatic LED Fixture
Boca Flasher just announced the releases of their latest LED fixture, the HPNFLA-HO2 LED Strip. The small profile LED strip measure in at just 12″ and packs 8 1w or .5w LEDs that are phase dimmable by a standard SCR dimmer.
There are a variety of color temperatures available in white, 2700, 3000, 3500, 4100 or [...]
Kinesys Announces New Fixed Speed Chain Hoist Controller Range – DigiHoist
Have you heard of Kinesys before? If you fly truss, you really should! Kinesys offers load sensing devices to monitor a rigs weight at the pick points. It’s pretty important stuff to know, last thing we want is a truss out of balance or falling from the air.
Kinesys is expanding their product line with the [...]
New Film/Video Resource on the iPhone: Doddle
If you are in the Film, Video or TV industry, you may want to check out a new service out there, Doddleme.com. Doddle is a new resource tool for anyone within the industry. From the website or from the Doddle iPhone app you can find vendors, crew, talent, locations and film offices around the country [...]
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High End Discontinues Repair Service of Wholehog 2 Consoles
Late in the week, I got a note from a good friend and industry insider about the High End Wholehog 2 desk. It looks like High End has stopped supporting repairs of the desk. Starting August 11, 2010, Barco / High End Systems has discontinue their repair service for the Wholehog 2 hardware.
The Hog2 has [...]
Upcoming Release, Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Four Edition
Focal Press is preparing to release their latest book on lighting, Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Fourth Edition. The title may throw you off a bit. The book is actually geared towards the film & Video guys. Here’s a brief on the book.
The Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook focuses on what is important when working on-set: [...]
