MDG Fog, theONE, Takes Best Debuting Product at LDI 2010

MDG Fog took home the Best Debuting Product Award at LDI this year with the latest product, theONE.  It’s not wonder why, this thing spits out fog or haze like no ones business!  Just take a look at the tour edition of the thing with CO2 canisters attached, it looks mean and ready to smoke you out.  In fog mode, theONE can spit out 10 hours, yes 10 HOURS of continues fog.. But it gets better, it Haze Mode, 308 HOURS all while consuming just 1415 watts of power.

There is a good reason MDG is calling this thing theONE, it’s the last one you’ll ever need!  Martin Michaud, President of MDG Fog gave me a quick run down and demo of both the touring edition of theONE and the stand alone version.  Take a look and let me know what you think.  Will this be the last one you’ll ever need?

Thanks Martin and congrats!

MDG Fog Announces theONE Digital Fogger/Hazzer

What is more exiting then lighting, witnessing awesome lighting aerials due to fog and haze! MDG Fog has just announced the release of their latest fogger/hazer, theONE. theOne is a fully digital atmospheric generator. From the same machine, you can produce and control either fog or haze.  theOne is built inside an aluminum rolling rack for easy rigging, storage and transportation.  The frame holds two 20-liter canisters for either CO2 or N2.

Controlling theOne is easy, each parameter is set into specific presets, but can be accessed and redefined by advanced users. The networking capability of the MDG theO allows the user to install the generator as part of an existing ACN network. theOne only take 4 DMX addresses to operate and has the ability to gradually switch between fog and haze modes via the various networking protocols and levels.

theOne is a heavy beast weighing in at 185lbs.( 84kg) and requires just a bit of power, 1415 watts to be exact. With fully loaded canisters theOne can run in fog mode for a continuous 10 hours, in haze mode, 308 hours!

Pricing has not been made available yet.  To learn more about theONE, visit ACT Lighting, (www.actlighting.com) the US distributor of MDG Fog.

The Flying Albino From ZFX at USITT

Something that has become quite popular at USITT lately are flying rigs. ZFX Flying Effects was on the show floor at USITT 2010 showing off their rig and what it can do. Three times a day, the Flying Albino took the stage with a dance in the air that was very impressive. It was amazing how quick and responsive the system was. The entire scene was pre-programmed and recreated perfectly each time. Not only did I get a great video of the Flying Albino from the ground, the Flying Albino took my camera from me and showed us what it is to be tumbling around on the rig.

Reporting from USITT, the Flying Albino!

Swag Give-A-Way Time:

Can you tell me the Flying Albino’s FULL name? If so, Leave a comment on this post. The first one in with the correct anwser wins some ZFX swag that I icked up at USITT and some other little swag items.

Update:

Congrats to Brian. He was the first one in yesterday with the correct answer!

Rose Brand Introduces SnowStar Snow Machine

The leaves are turning, the air is getting crisper.  That must mean that winter and snow are right around the corner.  Rose Brand has a jump on winter time with the introduction of their latest product, the SnowStar Snow Machine.

The SnowStar Theatrical Snow Machine is a motorized, rotating, perforated aluminum tube that provides snow effects from a dusting to a blizzard. Five foot drums with a diameter of 8″ connect together to create the desired stage length. 1 motor can drive from 1 to 16 connected 5′ sections. The 3/8″ perforations perfectly match Rose Brands FR Paper Snowflakes for the ultimate snow effect.

With a retail price per 5′ section of $550, this could be quite the investment in a theatre to make it snow on stage.  Not only do you need enough 5′ sections to cover the part of stage you want snow to fall on, but you must also invest $1,175 dollars in the motor to rotate those sections. And then of course there is the clamps and bearings to hang the SnowStar system at $70 per 5′ section. The last and final piece of the puzzle you would need make it pour snow on stage, a 25lbs. bag of FR Paper Snowflakes also from Rose Brand at $300. Of course, the nice part about this entire system is that it is completely reusable!

For more information on the Rose Brand SnowStar Snow Machine, visit their website at www.rosebrand.com.

GAM Introduces PRISMO Prism Rotator

GAM Products just announced the introduction of their latest product, the PRISMO Prism Rotator for Ellipsoidal spotlights.

PRISMO animates your still pattern and it multiplies the image either three or five times depending upon your prism choice. The prism speed can be varied by plugging the PRISMO into any dimmer or using the sliding switch on its 6-step power supply. There’s also an optional in-line speed control for more precise control. PRISMO easily fits into the 6 1/4 inch gel slot of your ellipsoidal spotlight with your color frame. Plug it into any dimmer and control it from your light board or plug it directly to a 120v or 230v line.

The PRISMO is available in 120 and 230v models and you can choose either a three or five element prism. They are easy to interchange if you would like to have both prisms available. Speed range of the PRISMO is from as slow as 0.875 rpm to as fast as 8.0 rpm. On special order faster and slower models are available. A long life continuous cycle unit, it is ideal for live shows, display, museums, theme parks or any event where you want to heighten visual excitement.

• Multiply and animate your image
• Variable Speed
• Speed Range from 0.875 to 8.0 rpm
• Supplied with either 3 or 5 facet prism
• Create multi-colored images
• 120v or 230v models
• Designed for continuous duty cycle

Depending on which version of the PRISMO that you get, the retail price ranges from $595 to $645 USD.  For more information on the PRISMO or to locate a GAM dealer near you, visit GAM’s website at www.gamonline.com.