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UK - Geni Electronics' new MOS Moving Scan concept is an evolved combination of the moving head and the scanner, combining the stylish design and unlimited angle rotation of the moving head with the speed of response of the scanner lens. Shown to considerable acclaim at last month's PLASA Show, both the MOS-300 (MSD 250W) and MOS-700 (HTI 700W) are now available in the UK from Lighting Effects Distribution, whose MD Ian Kirby comments: "Aside from the hybrid nature of the technology the various colour options of the outer plastic casing offer all kinds of potential for interior designers."

Features common to both products include the combination of X/Y axes of the moving head, with X/Y axes of the scanner lens, 10 dichroic colours plus 3200K colour temperature correction filter, six self-rotating gobo patterns (plus open), with glass custom options, Prism rotators, hi

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UK - Lighting Technology Projects (LTP) and sister company Vaughan Sound - both part of the PAI Group - collaborated to design, install and commission a complete new sound system and architectural and event lighting control at ExCeL, London's Exhibition and Conference Centre. The project involved the supply of new audio systems for ExCeL's Platinum suites and the reception areas on Levels 2 and 3 of the Centre.

The contract was managed by LTP's Jonathan Adkins: LTP handled the specification of lighting systems internally, utilizing PA Installations to assist with the signal processing and control infrastructure of the sound systems, plus all the AV, and IT / Control technologies. For sound reinforcement design, LTP called in VSI. Adkins comments: "It was a huge asset being able to offer the client a complete sound, visual and control solution. Having one company dealing wi

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With a fleet of five fully-equipped vehicles, Nightsky is known mainly for providing sleeper busses for bands, but is now developing towards the production market. All current buses feature plasma screens and DVD players, as well as all conveniences. On the same stand, S&H Technical Services were showing its flame effects for stage use, and bespoke starcloths. S&H is in the process of developing an LED starcloth, which it intends will be available by Christmas.

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High End presented three new software-only versions of Catalyst (it seems too many people already have their own G4); Express has a single layer output, DV four layers, and the Pro version gives the full standard specification. There's a new release of software V1.37 for the Hog III aimed mainly at re-establishing the brand's reputation for stability (High End was confident enough to offer a bottle of high grade vodka to any visitor who could crash the demonstration machine during the show). The new Hog IPC is an integrated PC Windows-based system, shown in prototype.

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German manufacturer Smoke Factory has a full range of foggers and hazers including the Scotty II launched last year which was also this year's focus, along with the Tour Hazer.

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The hottest disco on the Champs Elysee, Queen, currently has the first version of Universal Effects K-Power Jet-Co2 instant smoke unit, designed to create instant, cold, smoke via large jets the units are a great hit with clubbers.

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Plenty of news from Projected Image Digital: a reduced feature set version of the RADlite image server, the MYRAD package, which will run on a standard PC, although for optimum performance a dual processor machine is recommended. As the preferred UK partner of Element Labs, PID had the VersaTILE LED modules on show, plus from D-TEK Industries the large screen D-TFT40W LCD display. Highlighting the company's growth in the audio/video convergence market was the D-Mix Series of video mixing and matrixing tools. PID also showed its Beacon, EpOk and Amorphous royalty-free digital content libraries.

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The Classic Frame from G-Lec has now been taken a step further: Light Frame is essentially a lower cost version, sacrificing individual pixel control for tile sections, but losing nothing in terms of brightness. More significantly, Phantom Frame is every set designer's dream (for LED screens); four times brighter than Classic, the structural wrapper of the frame is very slim: units weigh just 6.5kg per sq.m.

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Strand Lighting launched a range of new products this year including its 2.8.5 console software for the 300 and 500 series desks. Making its debut was the SLD Sinewave dimmer model suitable for any SLD series rack. The company reports it has recently signed some major US contracts for its Sinewave dimmers.

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CCT Lighting showed its new LED strip aluminium bar, aimed at the architectural market, available in any length or shape with a variety of beam angles. An added advantage is that additional instruments can be hung on it as well.

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The latest console from Zero 88's Frog range; Frog 2, previewed this year. This is a big step forward for Zero 88 and will be its flagship control product. Zero was also gathering feedback before heading back to the design table to fine-tune Frog 2 before its future launch.

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5 Star Systems from Holland featured products from a new intelligent lighting manufacturer in Budapest, including a 250W wash fixture. Also showing was a prototype 38-LED moving light, using 3W blue and green LEDs and 1W reds.

Taiwanese company Acme Effects launched the iSoloution range of lighting products in association with UK partner Pro Light Concepts. With no Western backing, the company has worked hard to ensure its products are distributed worldwide.

Alongside its ranges of control options, coloured fluorescent tube specialists Anytronics were showing new additions to the outstation options for its Anylight systems, the new DP804 dimming pack and its enhanced range of T5 fluorescent fixtures.

Swedish company Beacon AB was showing its comprehensive gobo catalogue with over 350 new gobo designs. Still attracting strong interest was its Blackline range of gobos launched at PL

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Coolux presented the LED Kachel, a backlight solution to space problems. Based on a tiny single-chip RGB high intensity LED, it comes in two forms - 20sq.cm (16 LEDs) and 10sq.cm (9 LEDs). It offers three channels of DMX, individual address to each square, soft patch and daisy chain connection. Also from Coolux, and reported previously in L&SI, Pandora's Box is a media server with nine layers of control.

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The A.C. Lighting stand saw two key products launched. The Jands Vista lighting console (shown last year as a prototype) was demoed extensively this year and a number of sales made. Also launched was the Chroma-Q DB4 Colour Block: using technology licensed from Color Kinetics, this modular LED fixture can be arrayed in various configurations. Also new, was the Chroma-Q 4Play self-healing, four-way DMX buffer.

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With there being so much LED-based lighting in the show this year, it was good to see a change in the shape of Par Opti Projects' fibre optic products. An eye-catching London skyline scene was a good reminder that fibre optic is inherently safe, looks effective and is straightforward to use for non-technicians.

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New from ShowCAD was Automaton, a low-cost show controller which can be programmed via a web browser and will replay programmed shows without the 'host' computer. The latest updates to the flagship Artist control system were also being discussed, including a Microsoft Powerpoint interface and the implementation of WYSIWYG protocol.

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OPTI was highlighting recent additions to its famous Optikinetics range including DMX versions of the GoBoShow and GoBoPro and the X-Y mirror attachment for these projectors. Also new were the 50mm Effect Cassette, 6" Effect Wheel titles and an improved Clock Attachment for use on all OPTI projectors.

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Lee Filters revealed eight new colours in its Designer gel series, while its new fluorescent sleeves enable users to chose any colour from the Lee range, which is then cut to size, inserted into a clear sleeve and delivered ready for use. It's also available for self-assembly, with pre-cut rolls of colour supplied with the polycarbonate sleeving.

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The featured product on the White Light stand was the new Digital Festoon System (see Awards for Innovation, pages 44-48). Having recently taken on the UK distribution of ELC Lighting products, a key new item was the dmXLAN system, which allows lighting designers to utilize the ArtNet protocol by converting DMX to Ethernet and back. ELC's range of other DMX tools was also attracting interest.

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Enjoying its first visit to PLASA since changing management, image and name was Australian company State Automation, who used to be Bytecraft Automation. They are due to launch new lighting control products in the future and was showing its Sinewave dimmers.

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Michael Strathmann from Rainbow Colour Changers said the company was having a good show and an extremely successful year with its scrollers. Future plans include increased flexibility with a lot of customized work in the pipeline.

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Show Designer, Martin Professional's light show visualization and programming software, now offers much faster 3D rendering. Also from Martin, Stage Cyclo is a four-tube architectural fluorescent flood beefed up to make it robust enough for touring. A new set of Gobos for the MAC 2000 has been designed by Patrick Woodroffe. The Maxedia media server can run up to 20 layers simultaneously, while the new Maxxyz Wings are add-ons for the main Maxxyz lighting control desk. Good idea this: several different wing modules, all with the same construction, just different face plates. Rental houses will be able to mix and match wings to suit jobs, much as audio people have been doing for years. Martin also introduced several new lamps for the club market.

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USA - In a spirited production of Capt. Murray Ross' adaptation of Treasure Island, the theatre department of the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs (UCCS) is delighting ticket holders with an exciting evening filled with swashbuckling pirates, tales of treasure and an engaging cast. For lighting designer James 'Japhy' Weideman, traditional fixtures were an option, but he opted instead to take up Wybron's offer of testing six of their Nexera washlights.

According to Japhy: "In the beginning of my design process, I needed to make a few positioning adjustments in order to accommodate some changes in scenery height. At first, I was reluctant to move them, not knowing how long it would take. However, the Nexeras were easy to re-position due to their compact and lightweight structure. A lighting designer should think of them simply as conventional lights with won

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Flexibility is the key aspect of e:cue products. The company describes itself as "providing simple solutions for complex scenarios," and is currently looking for a UK distributor for its range of lighting controllers (see feature in L&SI October 2004, pages 81-83).
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  2. LDDE
  3. MGC Lamps
  4. Artistic Licence
  5. Pro Light Concepts
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