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Robe's track record as a constant innovator also influenced their choice of a wireless technology partner. Not only did they demand the most reliable and best performing wireless system, but their R&D team also wanted to the stretch the envelope by finding a partner that was at the forefront of developing such emerging technologies as RDM (Remote Device Management), RDM over Art-Net and Streaming ACN. An exclusive development program with LumenRadio based on a customized version of the CRMX technology platform became the obvious choice.

"We have collaborated with Robe for over two years and the partnership was a natural step for both companies. The Robin fixtures have truly established themselves as market leading products in their category.

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SCE Graph - Showtime, a new stock effect has been added to the built-in graphics and render engine. "The possibilities of this effect alone and in combination with other effects are simply staggering," says the company."Users can expect dozens of customizable options to create stunning new visuals. Graphs never looked so good."

CITP is a widely-known way of communication between media servers and lighting desks or visualizers. When supported by the device, users can now use CITP v1.0 to display preview

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This year's nominated lighting designers are Howard Harrison for Anna Christie at the Donmar Warehouse, Bruno Poet for Frankenstein at the National Theatre, and Hugh Vanstone, who received two nominations - for Ghost The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre and Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre.

Vanstone's nomination was one of the 10 received by Matilda, the show receiving a nomination in every category for which it was eligible, inclu

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Updated and improved CRMX Nova products and CRMX SuperNova 2.1 brings full CRMX Unity integration for both wireless and wired RDM, DMX and Ethernet merging capabilities and enhanced RDM functionality as well as an improved user interface and stability. The already impressive list of supported Ethernet protocols grows even longer with the latest a

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Equipped with 19 x 10-watt OSRAM Quad-Color RGBW LEDs, the Platinum Wash ZFX Pro has a total 190-watt LED engine, yet its powerful output rivals a 700-watt wash discharge fixture in brightness. This extreme power, combined with the unit's compact size, makes it an ideal fixture for touring, concerts, theatrical productions - even on the largest stages, says the company.

The Platinum Wash ZFX Pro features a wide-range, high speed 9° - 21° beam angle motorized zoom (17° - 43° field angle), which gives it the flexibility of narrow beam or wide coverage. Another innovative feature is the addition of "FX" -- Chase/Zone effects, which are rings of LED array controllable zones, making the Platinum Wash ZFX Pro a much more high-energy visual effect than the typical wa

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"It was a simple choice to use the EC-10," he states. "I had used the EC-20 panels for last year's show and loved it. When I was presented with the option to use the EC-10, I jumped at it."

A large EC-10 wall upstage centre provided a stunning backdrop while graphics spilled onto surrounding columns of Martin LC Series LED video panels with MAC 101 LED wash lights mounted under each. Dacosta also had EC-10 panels mounted around FOH for IMAG.

"It worked out great. I love the look of the video, th

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Benjamin decided to invest in his own console as he feels that programming shows himself allows him to get the most out of his creative designs. To achieve this he needed to have a desk that he could easily get to know 'inside out'.

To ensure he was making the right choice, Benjamin trialled three major brands of console for one month each. At the end of the period his decision was very clear - Jands Vista.

"I learnt the Vista T2 with incredible ease" he states, "I really love the interface, it makes programming exceptionally fast and enjoyable!"

Benjamin has been running Jands' next

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On display will be the White Light Family of products, which will include those from i-Pix, Core Lighting, Prism Projection, Interactive Technologies, Galaxia and CITC FX.

On show from i-Pix will be the Satellite Mk. II. Building upon the success of its highly successful predecessor, the Mk. II Satellite has been completely redesigned. Eight 10 watt high powered RGB and daylight white light engines provide a high light output, whilst saving energy. It is capable of fitting within a 1' square truss for truss toning, or as a wash device. The newest products in the i-Line range will also be on show, featuring linear battens whose configurations include 6x40 watt and 12x40 RGB & White LE

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These two products are the latest innovations in City Theatrical's 10 years of wireless DMX development and manufacturing. City Theatrical's SHoW DMX is the wireless DMX of choice for lighting professionals on Broadway and West End shows, permanent entertainment installations, architectural landmarks, and major music tours such as the U2 360 Degree Tour.

SHoW DMX Neo has advanced Ethernet gateway functions including dual Ethernet ports and accepts multiple show protocols such as sACN, Art-Net, and KiNet.

SHoW DMX SHoW Baby takes the same wireless DMX radio and puts it into a small, inexpensive, simple to operate package. Each box is a

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Boey says, "I'm delighted and extremely excited about being part of High End Systems family. HES is always perceived as an innovation company with quality lighting worldwide. I'm passionate about the future of Digital Lighting along with the automated product road map and the continued development of Wholehog consoles."

"The Asia markets are a key segment for the entertainment lighting industry," said Bill Morris, CEO of High End Systems. &quo

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Already an exclusive distributor for Philips Vari-Lite, AVAB CAC will now offer the complete range of products from Philips Selecon, backed by its skilled sales and technical personnel.

AVAB CAC provides services to customers working in theatre, TV, live production, exhibitions, events, architects, sports arenas and concert halls throughout Scandinavia.

Kristian Heder CEO for AVAB CAC says, "We're thrilled to be working with the Philips Selecon range again. After the successes we experienced with these products through the 90's and 00's, it is a pleasure for us to re-launch Selecon as a complementing brand in the AVAB CA

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Olivier Awards - Lyricist Tim Rice is to be honoured for his outstanding contribution to musical theatre at this year's Olivier Awards. Rice, who penned the lyrics to shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita and collaborated with Elton John on The Lion King, will be given the Olivier Special Award at the event, on 15 April 15 at the Royal Opera House. The nominations for this year's ceremony, which will be hosted by Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, w

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There were various demands to fulfil for the television studio. The first requirement was that it needed to maximise the floor space available, which was 150sq.m. It also needed to allow for the quick and easy set-up and de-rig of studio lighting.

PG Stage used their team of professional technicians to design and produce technical drawings which were then used to define a specification for the University and, as a result, PG Stage designed power distribution and DMX systems to fully meet the University's needs.

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The company has been working on a completely new software platform since October 2011 that is prepared for future hardware functions as well as many new features and updated functions. The W-DMX G4S software platform includes:

A much improved adaptive frequency hopping algorithm that improves the plug and play use in crowded radio spectrum situations and better avoids interference from Wi-Fi, DECT Phones, Intercom and more.

A new Invisi-Wire MK2 with support for wireless software updates, which in the future will make it possible to perform wireless software updates to all your receivers, with an easy connection to your transmitters with all receivers updated at the same time.

Data-Safe MK2 is much improved that now supp

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In the field of lighting, ARRI's strengths lie primarily in TV studio and location lighting systems, while those of ADB are in stage lighting. The agreement makes provision for each party to source from the other those complementary products needed when bidding for specific lighting projects. Beyond this, each party will retain its total commercial independence.

Sigrid Müller, managing director of ARRI Lighting Solutions and Christian Léonard, CEO of ADB-TTV Technologies, jointly stated, "We strongly believe that this agreement will be a win-win deal, strengthening each party's competitive position

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Lighting designer Richard Larkum has worked with the band for the last seven years, since the release of their seminal debut album Employment in 2005, and this time he is using Robe's Robin 600 LEDWash fixtures as part of a Kaiser Chiefs lighting rig for the first time.

Larkum describes the tour as "Classic old school" in terms of the 21 dates being run almost back-to-back, taking in the more intimate atmosphere of the theatre and concert halls circuit with a few more off-beat venues. It's been very successful and great fun.

The look and feel of the lighting for this leg was based on the slightly retro guise of 1990's lighting rigs, and getting 'back to basics ' in terms of producing lots of big beamy looks and plenty of movement, flashing and s

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The Electric Forest was born out of the Northumberland Lights project with which White Light was closely involved some years ago. Lighting designer Phil Supple explains, "In the winter of 2007, the Northumberland Lights production team staged an illuminated night-time walk through the beautiful landscaped woodland of The Cragside Estate's Victorian Pinetum.

"Ideas for a technologically and creatively enhanced forest experience were further developed in 2008 on the shores o

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Chris Kempton designed the show (supported by RML) which featured a variety of Alpha Spot 700's, VL1000TS's, Alpha Wash 300's and VL2000 Wash's alongside the new Robin's.

"Arranged in three concentric rings these Robe Robin LEDs offer great possibilities for creating stunning colour and pattern audience blinding effects as well as for providing comprehensive perfectly even wash coverage, says RML's long-term technician, Shaun Burnett.

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ETC's product manager for the Source Four LED, Matthew Armendariz-Kerr, explains, "We knew that if we were going to build a profile fixture powered by LEDs, it had to be worthy of the Source Four name. When you think Source Four, you think beauty of light, efficiency and industry standard appearance.

"We had to achieve all three. Our engineers and designers went to work on it and delivered - in a big way. They were able to package our exclusive Selador LED x7 Color System in a bright fixture that is shaped and sized like a Source Four and offers the quality and functionality designers expect."

The Source Four LED produces a sharp, clean beam of focusable light or a smooth wash, to

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The i-Pix Matrix 25 is a multi-tasking lightsource. It can be highly effectively used as a low-resolution video wall or become a powerful, map-able array of LEDs in a wash device that is capable of arena scale illumination, says the company.

It utilises homogenized 8° optics spaced at 150 mm / 6'' centres, coupled to 25 super-bright 40 Watt RGB and daylight white light engines - ensuring that users get the most out of their pixels. All this and it is also flexible enough to be used as a very smooth wash lightsource with no hotspots.

The product has been developed in response to the growing demand by creative, visual and s

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Trevor Cross, director Audio Light Systems comments, "We have devised a programme of steady growth which included the opening of our Belfast office at the start of 2011. The natural progression was to purchase a large office and industrial space for the Edinburgh head office with a large land bank to allow for future expansion.

"The backbone to our continued success is providing lighting, AV, audio & specialist systems (plus much more) all from one Installation company. We now have around 20 staff and the move cements our position in the UK market as a major installer."

"This move allows us to price the larger £1m plus jobs now we have the space to manufacture & build the equipment required. It also allows me to have the baske

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Entertainment lighting specialist White Light, which supplied all of the lighting equipment to the ride, congratulates all involved with creating the ride, particularly lighting designer Jeremy Windle of Lighting Design Alliance.

White Light were contracted by Resorts World Sentosa as lighting supplier, working closely with Jeremy Windle and his team and with local specialists Ptarmigan Integration to ensure that extensive rig was delivered and installed on schedule for the ride's opening last year.

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These can be seen on the stand of i-Pix German distributor Focon Showtechnik in Hall 9 at Booth D51A where members of the i-Pix team are also be on hand giving demonstrations and answering queries.

UK and Ireland distributor and i-Pix global stockist, White Light will also show the full range of products on their Booth A61, also in Hall 9.

This latest technology from i-Pix builds on the success of the renowned BB range. As is characteristic of all i-Pix products, the i-Lines are incredibly bright for their size, offering a beautifully smooth output.

Each fixture has a custom 40 Watt RGB and daylight white light engine which is coupled to an 8 degree homogenised optic.

Together, these combine to provide a v

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Eric Rondolat joins Philips from Schneider Electric. "I am very pleased that we have been able to attract Eric to lead our Lighting sector," said Frans van Houten, CEO of Royal Philips Electronics. "Eric has an impressive international career in the technology industry covering both established and fast growing emerging markets, most recently Asia Pacific based in China. He is a real entrepreneur with a clear strategic vision who will be able to lead the industry transformation to energy efficient LED based lighting solutions. Eric has a strong track record in delivering results and is a great addit