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The new operation, based in Burbank, will design and manufacture network-enabled media products and systems for the delivery of rich media content to the control and presentation markets.

Some of the first offerings from MediaSonic include control systems and storage devices only previously available exclusively in Electrosonic systems and installations, including the ESCAN Control Area Network for Media Control and Management, FrEND Far End Network Device, The MediaSonic MPEG-based HD Player and MediaSonic HD Decoder card which decodes all 18 ATSC formats and custom formats.

MediaSonic is also establishing OEM relationships based on the technologies of these products and other Electrosonic products and designs.

Jim Bowie, previously the general manager of Electrosonic in Burbank, has

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14 March 2016

Unaware of the risk of connecting flesh with dry ice, some unfortunates in Birmingham willingly signed up for the competition, resulting in four of the hapless souls losing skin, fat and muscle and being treated in hospital for severe frostbite. BRMB admitted breaching health and safety laws during a recent hearing at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.

The dry ice stunt is not the first time BRMB has been in the headlines because of its controversial competition stance. Four years ago, the station created a 'bl

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Another amendment was the exclusion of Educational Establishments from the terms of the Bill; it had been feared that schools would have to apply for licences in order to stage nativity plays. The Lords voted by 169 to 107 in favour of the amendment, despite warnings that this could leave Un

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The exhibition, which runs from 9 -11 July at Suntec, Singapore, is an essential event for companies looking to export to the Singaporean, Hong Kong, Malaysian and Indonesian markets. It’s a major showcase for technologies in the audio, lighting, broadcast, AV and effects sectors.

With the gradual recovery of the Asian economy, PALA’s organizers, IIR Exhibitions, expect to secure participation from 300 companies. Already committed to the event are Altair Audio; ETC Asia; Kling & Freitag; Klotz Digital; Martin Professional; MGC Lamps; Mipro; RVE Technologie; Sennheiser; Studio Due and TMB. 7,000 visitors from 45 countries are expected to attend.

Via PLASA, support is open to all UK companies exporting from the UK. Exhibitors can re

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The Association Day is a key event in the PLASA calendar, and, in addition to featuring the AGM, will also include business-related sessions, together with plenty of opportunity for networking with other members. Invitations will be going out to PLASA Members in the next few weeks, and further information will be posted on the PLASA website

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Members’ input is essential, so please complete the Industry Survey when it lands on your desk. All members who participate are sent a copy of the key findings, with trends up to and including the calendar year 2002, clearly shown.

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CTI’s President Gary Fails told us: "This acquisition strengthens City Theatrical’s engineering and product development base, and gives us an experienced custom projects group. While we have always done a great deal of custom metalwork and manufacturing, we now can offer our dealer network a much higher level of support on their systems and installations work, including electrical and mechanical engineering and software development. We hope t

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The look and atmosphere of the show is being revitalised for 2003: a project manager has been appointed to implement the feature areas which include a central networking area, situated in the hub of the show. Other highlights include Architectural Audio & Visual - a new show sector which recognizes the growth of architectural lighting, contract audio and vision industry into this market. Products, case studies, new ideas and creative design solutions will all be showcased, aiming to inspire both architects, specifiers, installers and end users.

The New Technology Gallery, situated at the front of the ha

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Part of the new product range recently introduced by Strand is aimed at educational establishments and small theatres, and therefore ideal for CTS, which has a large customer base in these sectors. The company holds a comprehensive hire stock of lighting, sound and stage-related equipment and its policy of remaining independent has allowed it to offer clients the equipment to suit their needs. CTS is confident that the Strand range will complement the other manufacturers they represent.

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Dimitris Papaioannou said: "Jack Morton Worldwide has an impressive track record and I am looking forward to working with them. We are all very honored to deliver the Ceremonies celebrating a special occasion: the return of the Games to their birthplace."

The appointment was announced by the Athens 2004 Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (ATHOC) this week after a seven-month bid process, which involved agencies from within Greece and throughout Europe. The European office of Jack Morton, based in London, led the bid with an international team most recently responsible for the successful pr

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At an open day on March 25 at the MacOwan Theatre, Earl's Court, Scene Change, a specialist creator of still and animated digital video images, will demonstrate how life-like effects can be brought to the stage. Technical Director Nigel Sadler says: "It's already been embraced by nightclubs, but it's the next big thing for the theatre. This year, we're likely to see it begin to take off in the world of theatre lighting."

"There's so much more that can be done with it. We can create 'real' rain, 'real' snow, moving water, a sun rising -the possibilities are endless." The theatre world has been slower to pick up on the technology, whose uses include visual displays at cl

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The Marketing Business is an informal association of three companies which together have over 60 years experience in the entertainment technology business and which individually are recognized as experts in their field: PE Consulting, Harmer PR and The Wells Partnership. PE Consulting was formed in 2002 by Peter Ed, previously marketing director for ETC Europe and business development manager for Strand Lighting. Peter’s experience will be of great benefit to companies wishing to expand their business by moving into exporting or into new market segments by combining tried and tested marketing techniques with in-depth k

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If you would like your product to be featured in this report, please e-mail L&SI’s technical editor James Eade at the e-mail address below before Friday 28 March, 2003.

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Bluman is an experienced projection designer: he started his career with Labyrinth, a company which specialized in ‘Guerilla-style’ projections, probably the most famous of which was the image of a naked Gail Porter projected on to the Houses of Parliament in London. He went on to work on numerous projects, including projections onto Buckingham Palace, MI6 and the Tate Gallery, as well as being involved in the River of Light project for the Millennium celebrations in Liverpool.

In the last two years he has been the video crew chief for a number of large projects, including the Vodaphone Ball 2002, the New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Millennium Dome and the launch event for the Birmingham Bullring. More recently, he has taken on the p

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Ian Rodgers, deputy director commented: "This confirms what we said from the start - that there was no legal justification for the US government to impose these measures at a time when steel imports had been falling consistently for three years. The WTO rules are quite clear - such measures can only be taken in response to a current increase in imports."

Responding to the possibility that the US government might appeal the ruling, Rodgers said: "This was such a cut-and-dried case from the start, it would make most sense for the US government to end the tariffs immediately, rather than suffer the humiliation

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The business plan for the programme has been developed under the guidance of a professional certification consultant using detailed research and extensive market surveys. In order to implement this business plan, the Board has defined the administrative structure needed to establish and run the programme, including the management skills that are essential to the governing

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This year, PLASA has put together an impressive business event designed to address its Members’ professional needs. Built around the Asociation’s AGM, the day will feature a series of workshops which will give Members access to expert advice, information, ideas and research, thereby arming them with information that they can use in the day-to-day running of their businesses.

The two anchor sessions will see specialists provide members with valuable advice on business issues: Keen to be Lean? will reflect on the current trends in Lean Manufacturing - a technique already implemented by some PLASA Members - and the ways in which manufacturers can effectively reduce costs. Effective Marketing for Tough Times will look at what marketing can do in terms of improving your bottom line, identifying ways in which companies c

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Joining as Full members are London-based Kinesys Projects (Tel: +44 (0)20 8704 0603), a manufacturer of control equipment for motors, hydraulics and pneumatics, and also power distribution equipment; DMC Ltd of Slough (Tel: +44 (0)1628 667124), a long-established provider of CDs for DJs. The company is also the official UK music merchandiser for Technics; Burnley-based Rubber Box (Tel: +44 (0)1282 830965), is a supplier of rubber distribution boxes, cable reels and handlamps; London-based Live Business International (Tel: +44 (0)20 7801 1732), a specialist sound, lighting and AV installer and consultancy.

Joining as Full EU members are Italian company Coemar Spa (Tel: +39 0376 775 21) a veteran of the lighting business and a pioneer of intelligent lighting; Behringer Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH of Germany (Tel:

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His long-term experience will prove invaluable: after graduating from Newcastle-upon-Tyne College of Art and Design, Patterson worked initially as a musician and DJ and then for a number of record companies including Chrysalis, Pye, RCA and Polydor in promotion and public relations. In the mid 1980s, he moved into international marketing with Chrysalis and eventually became Director of EMI Music UK in 1992. He told us: "I am delighted to be offered this position and believ

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Joining as Corporate members are Coemar UK Ltd (Tel: +44 (0)1233 636 688). Linked with renowned lighting manufacturer Coemar spa, the company supplies Coemar lighting, Antari smoke effects, Pixeon LED technology and Hungaroflash Strobe systems.

Also joining as Corporate members are Lighting Technology Projects Ltd (Tel: +44 (0)1554 740 500). Part of the PA Installations Group, LTP will operate out of Wellingborough and will specialize in architectural lighting and the heritage market.

There are also two new Individual Associate Members joining the PLASA ranks this month: Claire Dickinson (Tel: +44 (0)2

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Details of the rates offered are outlined in the table below, and demonstrate that even those companies which handle relatively small amounts will immediately see a benefit. (Switch and Visa Debit cards are charged at 20 pence per transaction).

Users of the scheme will also have the advantage of additional security, at no extra cost, provided by the Card Verification Number Scheme (CV2) and Address Verification Scheme (AVS) - designed to combat the rising fraud now emerging on transactions w

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The Open Day will include presentations from a number of key speakers including representatives from PLASA, the DTI and IIR Exhibitions. The presentations will focus specifically on doing business in Russia, emphasizing changes in the business culture, the types of assistance that can be accessed, the pitfalls to avoid and the opportunities available. The event will be a half-day session starting at 11.00am and concluding at 1.15pm with a buffet lunch to follow.

All interested parties are invit

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IATSE president Thomas C. Short has appointed Anthony DePaulo, eleventh vice-president of the General Executive Board and Business Agent of Local 1, and Brian Lawlor, co-director of the Stagecraft Division as their representatives to the Council. "Both Mr. DePaulo and Mr. Lawlor have first-hand experience and knowledge of those skills that will be certified in this program. Knowing that the IA will have a guiding impact on this certif

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The draft standard describes recommended practices for lifting and transporting performers to create the illusion of flying or levitation in theatrical performances. Anyone that has an interest in flying effects with live performers is invited to review it and offer comments. Public review and comment is being sought so that the draft standard may reflect the consensus of informed opinion in the industry.

The standard is a project of the Rigging Working Group, part of the ANSI-accredited standards committee E1, Safety and Compatibility of Entertainment Technical Equipment and Practices.