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New Lighting iPhone App - iSquint

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ETC Releases Congo V6… Again

I swear that I have written about this before… oh wait I DID! If you did not notice, ETC un-released Congo V6.  ETC found just a couple of things that made version 6.0.2 not hold up to ETC’s high standards. Have no fear, ETC has fixed the problem and has just re-released Congo V6.
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ShowTool LD iPhone App Updated to Version 2.0

I just received a note from Daniel Murfin the iPhone developer and creator of ShowTool LD iPhone app, that he has just released an update to the app to version 2.0.
The app has been redesigned from the ground up for speed and ease of use and sports a brand new user interface making it easier [...]

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So Long, Good Bye #LDI2009, See you at #LDI2010

It is 4pm on the est and that means that the 2009 LDI Show Floor in Orlando Florida has come to a close. It has been an exciting three days with TONS of great things announced and shown off on the floor. I keep getting asked, what was your favorite new thing on the show [...]

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Light Plot Deconstructed Contest Part 2 on Jimonlight

iSquint and Jimonlight.com have been running a contest during the month of October in two parts for Gregg Hillmar’s latest book, Light Plot Deconstructed.  The first part of the contest was held here on iSquint and the second part on jimonlight.com.  Jimonlight’s part of the contest stops tomorrow, Friday October 30 at midnight.  You still [...]

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Light Plot Deconstructed Contest – Only 2 Days Left

That’s right everyone, only today, (Thursday) and Friday are left to enter the first part of the iSquint.net and JimOnLight.com Light Plot Deconstructed contest! The first part of the contest concludes on Friday, October 16 at Midnight est!  Make sure to visit the contest post located here and leave a comment to enter the contest. [...]

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Contest Update: One Week Left to Enter For Light Plot Deconstructed Book

That’s right, there is just ONE more week left to enter to win a signed copy of Gregg Hillmar’s book, Light Plot Deconstructed from iSquint.net and JimOnLight.com!
JimOnLight and Isquint are running a contest the month of October for two chances to win a signed copy of Light Plot Deconstructed.  The first book is being given [...]

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Update: New SeaChanger Nemo Family Member

We have received a couple of notes about our post from yesterday about the new Nemo family member from SeaChanger.  Some smart cookies in the industry have noticed that the Tempest Lighting Storm 5050 outdoor enclosure is WAY close to the rendering of the new Nemo family member from SeaChanger.  Does is mean that Ocean [...]

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Update: Wanna Save Some Money?

So who doesn’t like saving money? No one, just as we thought!
We just heard back from Steve Shelley, the author of A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting, Second Edition, That Focal Press is offering a 20% discount on his latest book for the month of October. The means you save $9.99 of the cover price [...]

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Wholehog Console Software Updated Released

We learned from Cat West of ConsoleTrainer.com that Flying Pig Systems has just released a software update to their line of consoles.  Visit the download page to learn more about the release notes and to download the correct update for your console.
via @consolecat

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UFT Contest – 10 Days Left to Enter!

There are less then 10 days to enter to win the Ultimate Focus Tool Contest from StageJunk.com!!!  Be sure to visit the contest page here to submit your entry and to learn more.  The winning entry will be announced on May 15, 2009.  The contest is open to US resident.  No purchase is necessary. There [...]

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Update: Lightwright 5 Right Around the Corner

We just received a note from City Theatrical, the US distributor of Lightwright, that version 5 release is right around the corner. The software update was announced around the time of LDI 2008 and has been in beta testing since then.  There have been some major upgrades to the software that have been sought after [...]

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Rumor Mill: Axon Media Server Update Soon

We have heard through the grape vein the Highend Systems is getting ready to release an update to the Axon Media servers, DL.2 and DL.3 fixtures.  When the update will be released has not been confirmed but rumors are aloft that the update should hit the street with in the month.
Some of the new features [...]

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