PRG to Re-Introduce Bad Boy With CMY Mixing at PLASA 2010
At the PLASA show later early next week, PRG, Production Resource Group, will be re-introducing their Bad Boy moving light with CMY mixing. If you remember correctly, the “orginial” Bad Boy used sets of color wheels to mix and combine colors. After listening to designers and technicians, PRG has re-designed the moving light to include CMY mixing.
The Bad Boy still is capable of producing a powerful 48,000 lumens, the Bad Boy CMY couples its high-definition optics with a Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp that can be set to levels 900W, 1,200W, or 1,400W. Boasting an optical efficiency of over 40%, Bad Boy CMY doubles standard efficiencies, marrying both brightness and green product ideals without compromise.
No additional information has been made available about the “new” Bad Boy with CMY mixing. If you are attending the PLASA show next week in London, be sure to stop by and check out the all new PRG Bad Boy.
MA Lighting Announces grandMA 2 Software v2.0.0
Get your download on, MA Lighting just announced the release of gandMA 2 series 2 software! Series 2 software has been one of the longest awaited updates for the console. I have to hand it to MA Lighting waiting to release the software as a stable version on until it was ready for prime time.
As most of you know that there has been “beta” versions of series 2 software, but not “show ready”. Version 2.0.0 brings that reliability and some other functional updates such as layout pool and layout view, MAtricks, auto create, NDP integration, advanced tracking sheet options, “fast call”, dynamic channel faders and much more.
Head over to malighting.com to download all the updates for your grandMA needs.
Vectorworks 2011 Coming September 14
Prepare to get your upgrade on September 14, or there about. Vectorworks 2011 is on it’s way out the door and on your computer. As of right now, there is not a whole bunch of information available about the update/upgrade. From what little is mentioned about it on the Vectorworks 2011 page, it sounds as though Renderworks has been sped up and 3D graphics are hugely improved.
On Septerber 14, we will learn more with the live Press Webinar to learn about the new features and functionality in the Vectorworks line of software products: Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals, Designer and Renderworks.
Stay tuned for more information very soon!
Barco Enhances DML-1200 with Axon Media Server
Digital and automated lighting pioneer Barco announced today the release of a fully optimized digital lighting package that harnesses the high brightness and DLP®-quality video capabilities of the DML-1200 digital light and combines it with Axon Media Server. This improved solution offers tour companies, corporate events managers and fixed installations, such as houses of worship, expanded opportunities for creating dynamic, multi-faceted shows in a variety of rental and fixed applications.
The DML-1200 w/Axon advances the product line’s core capabilities by virtue of its Version 2.0 software, offering up to nine media layers, keystone and digital shutter features, enhanced Collage Generator™ and curved surface support, unlimited effects, and over 1,200 pieces of royalty-free stock content. When combined with the DML-1200’s fast 4:1 zoom, warping and edge blending for external inputs with virtually no frame delay, and light mode with CMY color mixing abilities, the DML-1200 w/Axon provides users with a full complement of unique features.
To learn more about the newly enhanced DML-1200, head over to Barco’s website, www.barco.com.
iSquint LDI T-Shirt Phrase Entries Still Being Accpeted…But Not For Long.
You still have time to submit your entries for the iSquint t-shirt contest. Your last day to submit your ideas is on August 30th so get your entries in early! The comments have been closed on this post. You must visit the original post here and submit your phrase there. Good luck!
Convert a MAC 2000 Wash into a MAC 2000 Beam Without Magic, Just a Conversion Kit
Martin Professional has now made it possible to easily convert two of the most advanced wash lights on the market – the Martin MAC 2000 Wash XB and MAC 2000 Wash – into a powerful beam fixture with an inexpensive conversion kit that installs in minutes.
Ideal for any large scale event where both beam and wash effects are required such as stadium and arena shows, the conversion kit gets the most out of existing lighting gear, eliminating the need to invest in a completely new fixture.
Simple, inexpensive upgrade
The MAC 2000 Beam XB upgrade kit consists of a new front lens module with micro-Fresnel lens and a set of four beam effect gobos/apertures. The kit installs in less than 5 minutes and also works with the MAC 2000 Wash. Components can be easily uninstalled and the fixture returned to a standard Wash configuration at any time.
Super bright
The 1500 W MAC 2000 Beam XB delivers a fat, tight and amazingly bright hard edge beam, perfect for big beam effects and long throws. Even at very narrow beam angles, output is outstanding with very high intensity. An electronic ballast offers hot-lamp re-strike and the advantage of flicker-free light.
High efficacy and efficient optics
The extremely high output from the MAC 2000 Beam XB is made possible by a combination of high efficacy and very efficient optics. If users require the fixture to match the power output of existing 1200 W fixtures, a reduced 1200 W mode can be employed, saving energy and increasing lamp life.
Compact yet loaded
Despite a surprisingly compact size, the MAC 2000 Beam XB includes all the proven features of the MAC 2000 Wash XB including full color mixing, color wheel, smooth dimming, strobe, variable CTC and zoom (wash effect).
Seamless color mixing plus color wheel
A CMCY color mixing system offers a broad spectrum of colors. A four-position (plus open) color wheel is interchangeable, allowing designers to customize shades and complement perfectly the color mixing system.
Smooth dimming and strobe
The fixture allows for very smooth fading via a combined dimmer/shutter. Mechanical dimming is from 0 to 100%, and the shutter offers rapid strobe effects up to 10 Hz with instant open and blackout. In addition to mechanical dimming, an optional dimming wheel can replace the color wheel.
Color temperature flexibility
A continuously variable color correction system adds the flexibility to gradually and smoothly increase or decrease color temperature. It is also useful when working alongside tungsten halogen or for smoothing out color temperature inconsistencies when working alongside older lamps.
Beam effect gobos
A gobo wheel with 4 static beam effect gobos/apertures plus open allows for wider or tighter beam effects as well as multiple beams or cone looks.
Zoom option wash effect
With a motorized zoom option, the fixture generates a wash effect instead of a hard-edge beam. The wash effect can be zoomed from tight to wide.
Proven reliability
The MAC 2000 Beam XB keeps the same optical train, effects and form as the MAC 2000 Wash XB, guaranteeing advantages such as proven reliability.
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: trouble-shooting, teamwork, set protocol, and safety. It describes tricks and techniques for operating a vast array of lighting equipment including LEDs, xenons, camera synchronous strobes, black lights, underwater units, lighting effects units, and many others. Since its first edition, this handy on-set reference continues to be widely adopted as a training and reference manual by union training programs as well as top university film production programs.
New to the fourth edition:
- More coverage of the aesthetics of lighting
- Detailed information on LED technology and gear
- Material is harmonized with industry safety and skills training curriculum
- More coverage than ever before about setting up and running DMX512 networks and DMX512 enabled devices, including wireless DMX512 networks
- Completely revised and updated sections of HMIs, tungsten light fixtures, and fluorescent technologies
The book is already on sale over at Amazon.com for $33.71, but the book will not begin to ship until August 18th. Head over to FocalPress.com to read more about Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Four Edition.
SD Breaks Prism Projections RevEAL CW TrueSource Announcement
Some hot hot news from Stage Directions Magazine, Prism Projection reveals, (yes, I know, bad pun), it RevEAL ColorWash TrueSource fixture! If you didn’t know, Prism Projection makes solid state LED lighting fixtures for the Entertainment Lighting Industry. They came on to the scene almost a year ago with the introduction of the RevEAL CW LED fixture.
Now, they have come out with the second generation of the CW series of fixtures, the CW-TS or TrueSource. Head over to Stage Directions Magazine and read more about the new Prism Projection ColorWash TrueSource fixtures. Say hi to everyone for me while you are there.
iSquint Profile Dead on Facebook, Revived as Fan Page
If you were a friend of iSquint on Facebook, you might have noticed that you lost a friend recently. That is because iSquint has died on Facebook. Not literally! I just deactivated that account as a profile. It just didn’t make sense. I mean, how can a web site be a person? That is what fan pages are for!
With that, I am proud to announce the new fan page of iSquint.net of Facebook! When you have some time, stop by, say hi, hang out for a bit and don’t forget to tell your friends. Who knows, you might find a special treat in store on the fan page.
iPhone Lighting Handbook App Updated to v1.3
Start up the app store on your iPhone, there are some more lighting app updates. Andrew Derrington just announced his latest update to his Lighting Handbook App, version 1.3. Not only did Andrew update the app for iOS4’s multitasking support, ha also added and update a huge list of items.
New Features:
• Increase in manufacturers to 31!!
• Over 500 fixtures/Consoles/Effects.
• A redesigned detail view.
• 2 New settings – Ability to automatically save manuals when viewed and ability to view power consumption in Amps.
• iOS4 multitasking support.
• Now after you’ve downloaded a manual, the detail page for that fixture will have a small green tick on the manual button, this means you’ve downloaded the manual and that it will load from the device and not from the internet again.
• Lighting Links within the general information section provide links to popular web-sites and forums as well as the blog for Lighting Handbook.
• Most consoles now also have a quick start guide.
• You can add your own manuals via iTunes.
The Lighting Handbook App is just $4.99 from the iTunes App Store. For those that already own it, it is a FREE update. Check out the full listing of items and manufacturers listed in the app along with details from Andrew’s web site, www.aderrington.co.uk.
SeaChanger Improves the Tungsten SeaChanger Fixture
Fast speeds and more light output… YES PLEASE! SeaChanger just announced these updates to their tungsten color mixing fixture add-on to the ETC Source four. Increased light output and fast color mixing, how can you go wrong? Here is more from the official press release.
SeaChanger has improved upon its flagship product line, the SeaChanger Tungsten Fixtures. Through advanced optical engineering, the SeaChanger Tungsten products now have a flatter field, allowing 10% more light out of the fixture, and enables faster color transitions with new firmware. The SeaChanger firmware upgrade greatly improves the “snap” transition time, with a full-speed, dual rotation that allows you to choose the shortest path to the color of your choice. This still preserves the smooth, transition-free fades and silent operation that is the benchmark of the SeaChanger family of products.
Head over to SeaChangers web site, www.seachangeronline.com to learn more about the new and improved tungsten fixture.
Gear Source/LED Source to Distribute Coemar State Side
Marcel Fairbairn, founder and president of Gear-Source, Inc. and GearSource.com, a leading connection for production and concert equipment, has inked an exclusive sales and marketing agreement with Coemar, a prestigious Italian manufacturer of automated lighting and LED products. GearSource will serve Coemar’s North American market utilizing its experienced automated lighting sales staff as well as its advanced web-based system, GearSource.com.
Additionally, Fairbairn’s company LED Source, a national and international supplier of LED lighting, will exclusively distribute the Coemar LED range—including the ultra-popular ParLite LED and exciting new products to be shown at this year’s conventions. With the help of company VP and partner Gavin Cooper, Fairbairn established LED Source in 2005 followed by a franchising program four years later. Currently, LED Source is North America’s first and only franchisor in the world of LED lighting.
Read more about the this on “The Captin’s Blog”, Mr. Fairbanks blog.
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