Demonstrations of the full range of products will be taking place throughout the show in the Funktion One demonstration room located in the Permanent Press Office, near the Terrace Restaurant on the Mezzanine
The two-day event, to be held 22-23 February 2012 at the Renaissance Austin, Texas, continues to attract a growing list of high-profile exhibitors, who see the event as an opportunity to reach a regional market of customers and network with fellow exhibitors.
Confirmed exhibitors include GLP German Lighting Products, Daktronics Rigging, Clay Paky, Total Structures, High End Systems, Chauvet, Philips Color Kinetics, A.C.T Lighting, Doug Fleenor Design, Strong Entertainment Lighting, and Secoa, with many more expected to follow.
In addition, PLASA Focus: Tech - a recently announced audio, video, and lighting workshop and concert - will be held in tandem with PLASA Focus: Austin 2012. Th
Teams from all of AC-ET's specialist product divisions will be there to discuss the large, multi-million pound stockholding of over 200 leading brands available from AC-ET's High Wycombe and Leeds offices for worldwide dispatch to over 80 countries - as well as in-house filter and cable manufacturing facilities and wide range of consumables - backed up by an emergency evening and weekend delivery service.
Lighting:
The A.C. Lighting division of AC-ET will showcase the new GLP Impression Wash One and Spot One high powered LED spot and washlight moving heads. The latest mo
Heading the list on the stand is the new IC2 - billed as the first ever high powered, medium format digitally steerable loudspeaker system. Designed for theatre and club installations and integrating digital beam steering with high power output, built in amplification and RHAON network control, it opens up a totally new product sector in pro audio, for venues looking for the ultimate in quality and control, says the company.
Each IC2 two-way 8-inch module delivers articulate musicality and powerful punch, with a versatile design that can be used as a stand-alone high-performance loudspeak
Two of the most revolutionary products on display are the Philips Selecon PL1 and PL3 LED luminaires. Driven by the Philips Vari-Lite VLX LED light engine, the first light source to deliver full control of beam colour composition irrespective of intensity, the PL1 and PL3 feature an adjustable beam spread from 15-55 degrees, smooth colour mixing and stepless fades; ideal for any entertainment lighting application.
Philips Selecon's new generation of tungsten halogen ellipsoidal luminaires - the SPX range has been called 'evolutionary' and 'outstanding'. They lead the way in energy efficiency enabling customers to reduce electrical consumption by as much as 60 percent compared to prior generations of ellipsoidals. SPX features two zoom ra
"The result of this coherent force produces lower frequencies external to the enclosure that are truly accurate and contain no sonic resonance or transient decay. This external coherent coupling enables Quadhorn to have an incredible frequency response of 18 Hz - 850 Hz producing infrasound, sub bass, bass and low mid frequencies from one loudspeaker," the company says.
Material of any genre can be played on Quadhorn without the alteration or enhancement of sub bass frequencies
The PLASA Awards for Innovation recognise products which advance the industry by demonstrating a new style of thinking, improving technical practice or taking a key step forward in terms of safety.
Extended deadline for nominations - Tuesday 6 September
Visit the web address below for all the details you need.
(Claire Beeson)
The event, which is open to all PLASA 2011 visitors, will be held on Tuesday 13th September 2011 from 6:00pm to around 7:30.
The BBC recently launched the first release of its Guide and has hosted sessions at Television Centre to explain its findings and the steps being taken by different organizations to help quantify the output characteristics of LED lighting fixtures when used on TV Productions.
The event's schedule and speakers are:
6:00 PM - Paul Middleton (STLD) - Introduction
6:05 PM - Mariam Ali (BBC) - Low energy lighting at the BBC
6:15 PM - Francesco Anselmo (Arup) - Low energy lighting performance comparison
6:25 PM - Karl Ruling (PLASA) - BSR E1.41 - 201x, Recomm
ENTECH Connect will be a condensed two day industry showcase held in Melbourne in July 2012. Part tradeshow, part seminar, ENTECH Connect will provide an informal environment for all members of the live entertainment industry to be informed, inspired and get their hands on the latest industry technology.
Building on the success of ENTECH's seminar programme, ENTECH Connect 2012 will feature industry leaders from Australia and overseas presenting on key industry and technology developments, as well as allowing up-close 'ask the experts' opportunities.
ETF recently commissioned research into the national market, and results clearly indicate Melbourne, and the broader Victorian market is ready and waiting for
As well as the main booth, Duran Audio will also have a demo room. The AXYS demo room will be in the Westminster Suite which is accessible from the lifts in the lobby of Earls Court 1. Featured products will be from the AXYS Flex, Scope, Target and Beam Shaping Subwoofer ranges. In addition to this, some Intellivox 180 and V90 products available for potential customers to listen to.
(Jim Evans)
"We are extremely proud to add some of Broadway's finest stage electricians to the list of ETCP Certified Technicians," said chairman of the Local's Board of Trustees, Paul F. Dean, Jr. who helped organise a four-day training course prior to the exam administration. "Our members who are ETCP Certified also include technicians from Lincoln Centre, The Metropolitan Opera House and various television studios who work throughout Local One's jurisdiction which includes Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Westchester and Putnam Counties."
Each of these Ent
The stand's central section is a practical hands-on 'mini TV studio', where competing LED washes, soft lights, key lights and moving lights can be explored in pre-booked one hour sessions, away from the bustle of exhibitor stands.
Visitors will be able to try their hand at lighting the two mini TV studio setups, and view the results through two HD broadcast cameras, with a Lighting Director and Electrician on hand to offer guidance.
These sessions will alternate with case study seminars where you can learn from expert presentations on a variety of
The PLASA Show is the leading show-piece of new technology within the entertainment, live event, corporate, architectural and installation industries. This international event delivers the latest in new technology, hundreds of breaking-product launches, unrivalled networking opportunities and an acclaimed educational programme; making it a very important event on SARA'S annual calendar.
The purpose of the visit provides the ability to attend industry educational seminars, meet with cutting-edge equipment manufactures, acquire strategic assistance for the South African Roadies Association and also in turn create future opport
Join them from 5.30pm in the Playhouse bar for an evening of informal networking and the opportunity to discuss topics including:
* How the Skills Academy can benefit you
* How the NSA can support Norwich's creative and cultural industry
* What opportunities are available with existing Skills Academy Members in the East of England
* The backstage training centre
* Future projects and potential opportunities
CCS Skills are particularly interested in talking to freelancers about the new freelance membership of the Skills Academy which will be rolled out in the next f
This Artistic Licence Engineering sponsored training event will focus on the understanding and use of the DMX and RDM protocols.
The three-hour course will cater for product designers, systems integrators, lighting technicians, artists and students who seek to expand their scope of these two industry-standard lighting protocols.
A step-by-step approach on how the protocols communicate will provide delegates with a solid basis from which to use DMX and RDM with confidence. The electronic requirements will be examined and demystified. Tools of the trade will be presented and demonstrated.
The course will be conducted in an open and casual manner, allowing attendees to "think through
Visitors to the stand will be invited to play one of their slot machines and perhaps win a Sharpy. Everyone is entitled to a spin of the wheels, but if you turn up with a voucher you can double your chances with one extra play.
Joining the ranks of the Alpha range is the Alpha Spot QWO 800, a new 800W spotlight packed with features: a self-focusing zoom with a 7° to 55° range; the Dyna-Cue Creator, capable of creating complex animations with minimum programming; an animation wheel for video-like projections; last but not least the fixture is incredibly noise-free.
For events and exhibition companies the GlowUp is a portable, battery-powered, accent uplight that remo
ELC has been at the forefront of lighting data networking for over 15 years, supplying theatres, TV studios, opera houses and touring events with Ethernet and DMX data networks.
ELC developed GreenGo to meet the market demands for a simple economic intercom to work with any Ethernet network, with the option for cue lights and text messaging. The compact GreenGo beltpack and wall panel outstations can be used on any Ethernet network with Power over Ethernet capability - not just a specific lighting
With effect from 1 October 2011, a new company structure will be put in place which sees CEO Matthew Griffiths heading up the association, whilst also temporarily overseeing the Events divisions in the UK and North America. Finance director Shane McGreevy becomes chief operating officer (COO) with responsibilities expanding beyond finance and core services into operational administration and personnel.
Lori Rubinstein, current executive director in North America, becomes the new director of membership, skills, standards & technical overseeing thes
The finalists for the fourth annual Rock Our World Awards are:
83rd Annual Academy Awards - Green Hippo, PRG, TMB
ALEXA Digital Camera System - ARRI
coolux Widget Designer 3.0 PRO - Coolux GmbH
DataGate Mk2 - ENTTEC
Disney World of Color - A.C.T Lighting, Fisher Technical Services, MA Lighting, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment
EverGrip Molded Motor Control Cables - Lex Products Corp
Garsington Opera - Unusual Rigging Ltd (UK)
The organisers are beginning their search for speakers for Showlight 2013 and will be at at PLASA 2011 on stand 1-C25.
"If you're a manufacturer, installation or rental company, Showlight offers the perfect environment in which to network with lighting designers from all disciplines. As an exhibitor, you'll have three days in which to talk about your products and ideas in a relaxed, informal atmosphere," says a spokesman.
(Jim Evans)
Located in Earls Court 2, the stand will display ShowTex Oeko-Tex 100 standard certified velvet velour ecological theatre curtains in its theatre-in-miniature, complete with 'auditorium', 'stage', 'backstage', 'foyer' and 'box office'.
In support of the long term efforts undertaken by the Theatres Trust to demonstrate proven sustainability techniques for theatres and to help bring ecology into focus at PLASA 2011, ShowTex custom made a variety of classic theatre curtains from its range of eco friendly flame retardant fabrics
The Shakespeare, Molière and newly added Goethe range of velvets developed by ShowTex are the first in the industry to be Oeko-Tex 100 certified and meet the strict M1 and BS5867 standards of flammability. The 100 % cotton velvets come
All are in line with the company's ongoing Think of the Future - Consider Nature commitment to producing genuinely more sustainable and greener technology which takes up less truck space, reduces weight loading on trusses, is quicker and simpler to rig and draws significantly less power than conventional light sources - without compromising on brightness, features or functionality.
Robe also highlights how it is streamlining its own production processes to reduce its carbon footprint and overall environmental impact.
The super-slim, mega-bright Robin 1200 LEDWash utilises the same multichip RGBW LEDs as Robe's Award-winning Robin 600 L
Tait is widely considered as global leaders in the design, manufacture and tour logistics when it comes to scenic motion, and were an obvious choice for production director Jake Berry (who was in charge of all technical elements) and set designer Es Devlin as they conceived one the most ambitious live touring productions ever seen.
Berry and Devlin will be joined at this unique seminar by James 'Winky' Fairorth, president of Tait Towers, alongside Dana Bartholomew from Fisher Technical Services (FTSI), also part of the Tait Towers group. Following presentations by each of the panellists there will be a question and answer session fo
Among the main new architectural orientated products is the Cogent XC LED controller, which will be shown with its latest software.
This increases the number of operational modes from 12 to 20, which can be directly accessed via an RS232 port, with the colours also recalled by region via RS232.
This is one of the most straightforward and flexible 'environmental' LED control systems on the market. It is set up in 'regions' via eight compass points, each of which is assigned with its own DMX address, so regions can be activated, pre-programmed and controlled by selecting 'top' 'middle or 'bottom' buttons - in any room or space.
Also from Cogent is a new range of four-colour changing LED strip lights - in RGB
