China - Established just under two years ago by Tencent Interactive Entertainment Group's Content Development Department (CDD), the Shenzhen-based CDD Virtual Studio has been pioneering new content production methods for China's largest online gaming platform, Tencent Games.
It currently stands as the only virtual studio in the country equipped with CDD's self-developed VP and XR dual-system automatic switching capability, which allows for rapid system switching within one minute, enabling the facility to meet the high-end VP and XR system shooting requirements for large-scale productions in film and television. The studio utilises Brompton Technology LED video processing and AOTO LED screen as part of its technical setup.
CDD virtual production technical manager Nornor Chen notes that since the studio’s foundation, the team has been very open to exploring new appli

UK - Christie reports its continuing partnership with the BFI for the 67th BFI London Film Festival (LFF) in partnership with American Express. The BFI LFF returned to the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank of the Thames, where the concert hall served as the main red carpet gala venue from 4-15 October.
Dominic Simmons, head of technical services at the BFI, says, "Christie RGB pure laser projectors show extremely vivid colours and contrast on the screen. Last year, directors and film representatives witnessed their work on the Christie Real|Laser illuminated projector and loved what they saw. I'm pleased that we're able to again screen films in high quality using Christie for the Royal Festival Hall."
Christie cinema sales manager, Phil Lord, comments: “It’s a pleasure to continue our longstanding partnership with the BFI and the BFI London

Austria - Take 2 Studios has selected Mo-Sys’ StarTracker Max for its new virtual studios. Located in Salzburg, Take 2 Studios’ objective is to provide clients with an agile, cost-effective, reliable and sustainable virtual production environment.
Founded by sibling team Viktoria and Felix Brandstetter, who share a deep passion for creative, innovative and collaborative working, Take 2 Studios has already completed its first feature-length TV commercial project for one of the world’s leading automotive brands. The team has also quickly established a strong pipeline of opportunities underlined by a successful grand opening which attracted global interest.
Viktoria Brandstetter explained, “I’ve always been involved with graphic design and marketing. Felix started out as an audio engineer before a love of technology and storytelling drew him to film, and ultimat

Portugal - Nearly 40 Christie projectors and LCD displays brought Vogue’s Iconic Party to life, held in September in Lisbon to celebrate the magazine’s 20th anniversary in Portugal, with technical production by ADLC Audiovisuais.
The Vogue Iconic Party, attended by a host of local celebrities, aimed to honour all those who produce, buy, and support the publication. The concept of the party was to bring together everything that makes people want to go out in one space, from meeting friends, and movies, to art exhibitions, nightclubs, and bars.
The organisers recreated a small city divided into two streets in the warehouse of the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon. Each street had its own flavour: one inviting people to go out and the other to live more quietly.
Twenty-two different projections were made on screens, walls, and floors, and LCD displays were also

Turkey - A mix of Vioso technology, including the company’s newly launched Vioso 6 projection software, is at the heart of an innovative, high-end new ‘dinner theatre’ in Mediterranean Turkey.
Part of the Nirvana Cosmopolitan resort in Antalya’s district of Muratpaşa on Turkey’s south coast, Cosmos Performance & City Hall combines fine dining and immersive entertainment to offer patrons what it describes as a “unique synthesis of art, gastronomy, entertainment and technology”.
After enjoying a four-course meal as well as cocktails from the on-site Cosmopolitan Bar, guests experience a one-and-a-half-hour immersive show incorporating choreography, a futuristic stage set, and striking 3D visuals courtesy of a 30-projector, multi-camera AV set-up integrated by major local player Atempo Group.
Key to the installation are four Vioso Anystation Media

Estonia - To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Estonian Olympic Committee, president Urmas Sõõrumaa hosted a reception for hundreds of guests that took place at the Adila Retreat Centre near Tallinn. The event was organised by Global Productions with equipment supplied by funTIME Showservice.
Guests were greeted with drinks and had the chance to mingle with each other before listening to presentations from speakers who stood on a stage that was put together using Showgear’s Mammoth Dex. Surrounding the stage, televisions mounted on Milos Pro-30 Step G trusses showed great Estonian sporting moments. To enhance the atmosphere, eight Showtec Studio Beams and twelve Showtec LED Light Bar 8s were used.
After the presentations, guests were treated to an extensive tour of Adila’s 10-hectare grounds with information directly broadcast to individuals through DAP’

Portugal - Europalco played a pivotal role in managing audio-visual signal distribution across all PA systems and LED wall towers for World Youth Day 2023, hosted in Lisbon.
Since its inception in 1985, World Youth Day (WYD), a gathering for young people organised by the Catholic Church, has seen the convergence of up to 1.5m attendees during the Pope's visit. For the Colina do Encontro, one of the main meeting points of the event, Europalco took on the key role of providing image and sound distribution. The 40m-wide and 24m-high main stage designed by architect João Matos, spanning an area of 430m², was prominently positioned within the Parque Eduardo VII. Everything featured on the stage was seamlessly broadcast throughout the sprawling 30-hectare venue in Lisbon's centre.
Europalco engineered a bespoke distribution system for this purpose, designed to seamlessly t

UK - An extraordinary initiative near Brompton Technology's West London headquarters has heralded the return of beavers to the area for the first time in four centuries.
The Ealing Beaver Project aims to demonstrate how beavers can thrive in an urban context while also revitalising the landscape and cost-effectively mitigating flood risk. It is a joint project between Ealing Wildlife Group (EWG), Citizen Zoo, Friends of Horsenden Hill and Ealing Council, supported by the Beaver Trust and the Mayor of London.
Three years of planning came to fruition when a family of five beavers was released at Paradise Fields in Greenford. EWG has been fund-raising in the lead-up to this pivotal ecological milestone, and Brompton Technology has joined forces to amplify the awareness around the beaver project's crowdfunding campaign, vowing to match the funds raised up to their £10k t

Germany - Fournell showtechnik is the first company to invest in ROE Visual's Topaz LED panel series. Fournell eagerly anticipates the integration of these modules into their rental inventory, further bolstering their dry hire and full service capabilities.
At its core, the Topaz Series includes standard LED panels that uphold the quality standards ROE Visual is known for. What truly sets Topaz apart is its versatility. This series encompasses curved panels and specially engineered panels that seamlessly assemble to form 90° corners and cubes, unlocking limitless possibilities for stage setups and visual storytelling.
"The consistently positive experience we have had with ROE Visual and their wide range of products made it easy to decide to invest in the new Topaz series. We are convinced of the quality, the easy handling, the durability, and the associated sustainabi

UK - Belimo is a market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
Their UK office, located in Shepperton, Surrey, wanted to create an experience centre that would display their products and services, as well as provide a space for training, meetings, and events for their customers and partners.
Belimo approached Marquee One, part of Marquee Installations, and based on the same business park, to design and install a bespoke AV solution that would meet their needs and expectations. Marquee One Director, Luke Nowacki, welcomed the enquiry and arranged a meeting with Richard Steel, the Belimo UK technical manager. Nowacki needed to find out exactly what was required and how they wanted to use the room, to design a specific, tailored solution.
Steel explain

Germany - Stage Precision has launched a new service partner programme to further expand its partnership network.
The programme offers Stage Precision’s technology to official authorised service-based partners, who provide technical support, expert implementation, and insightful consulting services to customers in their market or region.
Stage Precision has recently welcomed companies across the globe to the new partner network including Lux Machina, All of it Now, White Light, Extended Reality Group, Bild Studios, bright! Studios, Optic8 and Evoke Studios.
Andy Hook, technical solutions director at White Light said: "We're thrilled to join Stage Precision's service partner programme. Their groundbreaking tools have been pivotal in pushing us forward with solution solving challenges on a broad range of AVLM projects this year.
“This partnership will

Europe - At the 2023 Guinness Six Nations 2023, Catalyst Event Production Services had just seven minutes to set up the on-pitch trophy presentation podium LED backdrop and footer - so turned to Absen.
The 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship saw Ireland take the ‘Grand Slam’ champions title. Absen brought 8.3m viewers onto the side-line to watch the Championship Trophy Presentation at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Spanning six weeks, the 2023 Six Nations Championship was the 24th annual international men's rugby union competition, contested by England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. UK based events production company, Catalyst Event Production Services was enlisted to deliver results for the trophy presentation ceremony, working alongside its client, live events agency, EVENT360 who specialise in the design and delivery of global sport events.

USA - Based in Los Angeles, Synapse Virtual Production is an immersive entertainment collective composed of industry-leading creatives and technicians across film and television, advertising, music videos, live events, broadcast, esports, and more. Blending their artistic instincts and technical expertise, the Synapse team specialises in virtual production with a creative-first approach, using their hard-won knowledge so that clients can have true creative freedom on set.
From the company’s inception, Synapse has relied on Brompton Technology’s LED video processors to help facilitate their virtual production projects. Synapse’s chief technology officer, Geoff Knight, explained: “Coming from a background in live events, I’ve been very familiar with Brompton for years, and know first-hand how excellent and reliable their processors are. Virtual production is so excit

China - An ultra-compact Pixera mini media server is punching above its weight at a new interactive exhibition focusing on the world's largest infrared space telescope.
Launched in July, Golden Eye on the Cosmos is a new permanent exhibition at the Hong Kong Space Museum spotlighting the innovative technologies and scientific goals of the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest infrared space telescope ever built. The exhibition features a model of the Webb telescope, along with projected displays of images captured by its cameras and exhibits demonstrating the science behind infrared astronomy.
As an exhibition that relies heavily on projected images and video, Golden Eye on the Cosmos required a media server solution that would ensure stable video playback and flexible projection mapping and geometric correction capabilities, explains Jason Yeung of Hong Kong-based s

Portugal - Nearly 40 Christie projectors and LCD displays brought Vogue’s Iconic Party to life, held in September in Lisbon to celebrate the magazine’s 20th anniversary in Portugal, with technical production by ADLC Audiovisuais.
The Vogue Iconic Party, attended by a host of local celebrities, aimed to honour all those who produce, buy, and support the publication. The concept of the party was to bring together everything that makes people want to go out in one space, from meeting friends, and movies, to art exhibitions, nightclubs, and bars.
The organisers recreated a small city divided into two streets in the warehouse of the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon. Each street had its own flavour: one inviting people to go out and the other to live more quietly.
Twenty-two different projections were made on screens, walls, and floors, and LCD displays were also

The Netherlands - ROE Visual has announced that Dutch-based MHB has made a strategic investment in ROE Visual's high-end Ruby LED panels.
MHB specialises in audiovisual productions by providing solutions for live, online, and hybrid events, bringing "Events to live" for corporate events, TV, festivals, sports events, and trade fairs. Combining its high-end rental fleet with an enthusiastic and experienced team ensures MHB's productions are rock solid.
The investment in 1000 Ruby RB2.6 LED panels is a testament to MHB's dedication to being at the forefront of the events industry and its continuous efforts to provide clients with the best visual experiences.
ROE Visual's Ruby series is renowned for being a "concession-free" LED system, characterized by its sleek design, premium materials, outstanding image quality, and high refresh rate. These unparalleled product

Turkey - Istanbul’s Maiden’s Tower, which stands on a tiny islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 200m from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey, has recently re-opened after restoration, complete with a new permanent lighting scheme designed by Martin Kuhn and featuring over 75 Anolis LED luminaires.
Martin was working for AV specialist Astel and end client, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. He won a competition to design lighting for the newly renovated monument, also well known for its appearance in the 1998 James Bond Movie, The World Is Never Enough.
For the pitch, Martin researched the history of the structure and role in Istanbul’s culture and heritage. Parts of the current Tower date back to 1721, although way before then, a wooden tower was likely the first ever construction on the islet as part of a custom ship s

South Africa - Barco has announced a new partnership with DWR Distribution. This strategic alliance solidifies DWR's role as an official agent for Barco’s solutions in the region.
Robert Izzett, sales director at DWR Distribution, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Barco is globally recognised as a leader in the AV industry, setting international standards for excellence, and we are truly appreciative of the opportunity to represent the brand in South Africa."
“The industry is seeing a demand for high-resolution, video-based installations that impress audiences with exceptional visual experiences. When it comes to meeting these demands, Barco’s image processing, screen management, and show control solutions check all the right boxes,” Izzet continues.
“At the same time, DWR has a strong presence in the staging and rental market to provide exceptional

USA - Sphere opened to the public on Friday 29 September in Las Vegas. Two of the venue’s signature features – its 160,000 sq. ft interior LED display plane, and its 580,000 sq. ft. exterior, the Exosphere – are powered by technologies from 7thSense.
At 16K x 16K resolution, Sphere’s interior LED display plane is the highest resolution LED screen in the world. Soaring to a height of 240ft, and with over three acres of display surface, the screen wraps up, over, and around the audience to create a fully immersive visual environment. Behind the scenes at Sphere, 7thSense's new suite of products, collectively known as the Performer Range, collaboratively breathes life into the LED displays.
“Sphere’s LED displays redefine the meaning of immersive,” said David Dibble, CEO of MSG Ventures, a division of Sphere Entertainment. “On the interior, never has an LE

USA - Christie M 4K25 RGB pure laser projectors are bringing bright, vivid colours to the performance spaces at The Smith Centre for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas. Recently installed as part of a projection upgrade, the new projectors are helping performers, speakers, and musicians engage audiences with dynamic visuals.
The Smith Centre opened 11 years ago in downtown Las Vegas and provides Southern Nevada with a cultural foundation, presenting music, dance, Broadway, and theatre performances outside of the Las Vegas Strip. The centre houses three performance venues: Reynolds Hall, touting 2,050 seats, Myron’s with 248 seats, and Troesh Studio Theatre, which can host an average of 220 seats depending on the configuration.
In 2021, The Smith Centre embarked on a path to upgrade its projection technology throughout the venue. R. Warren Bishop, head video engineer,

USA - Solotech has announced the appointment of Landon Lovett as global market leader, sales and systems integration division.
Landon’s newly created position will focus on areas in which he has previously held impactful roles. In his career spanning more than 20 years in senior leadership, he has been a key player in developing business practices, expanding into new markets, and maintaining consultant engagement and major client relationships.
"I am thrilled to join this dynamic, growing global organization,” says Landon. “Over the last 45 years, Solotech has built a world-class reputation of AV production and installation. I am extremely excited to come in and maintain that standard of quality and excellence while helping the continued growth of Solotech's sales and systems integration division."
Reporting directly to John 'Jack' Steinhauer, vice preside

Australia - Based in Adelaide, Novatech Creative Event Technology has been providing technical production services for major corporate, arts, music, and sporting events for over two decades. Novatech is set to unveil its latest turn-key offerings in vision, audio, and lighting for live events at this year's Entech Roadshow from 10-24 October. This showcase will feature demonstrations of LED processing solutions from Brompton Technology.
Leko Novakovic, managing director at Novatech, states: “As a full-service production rental company supplying turn-key event technology solutions for three major sectors, concert and touring, corporate, and special events, our high-end vision offerings in particular encompass everything from projection mapping to large-scale LED screen solutions for live events. We have relied on Brompton Technology LED video processing products for many ye

UK - Creative Technology are a long-term provider of Audio-Visual services to the Ryder Cup with the 2023 edition being the 10th European competition the company has supported. Over a 36-year period the scope and complexity of delivery has increased massively from a single screen measuring 48m2 in 1985 to a 2023 equipment inventory including 2,500m2 of ROE LED display modules configured as 28 screens ranging in size from 21m2 to a massive 180m2 on the stage in the village used for the opening ceremony and as a central viewing area throughout the competition. All together a total of over 100 million pixels were delivered across the Maro Simone course.
The screens however are only half the story, an additional 600 televisions (typically 55” and 65”) are deployed throughout the corporate hospitality and retail/merchandise facilities, all connected on a course-wide IPTV netw

UK - HIVE is celebrating the end of a busy summer. Over the past months, HIVE’s products, including its newly released BeeBlade series, have been deployed across a variety of projects from music festivals to interactive experiences.
HIVE’s media engines have powered visuals to accompany several big-name acts at festivals in several countries. This summer, renowned electronic artist, Eric Prydz, took to the stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium, Sonar Festival in Spain and Coachella in the USA. His show, aptly named HOLO, utilises high-resolution, high frame-rate 3D animation. HIVE products played a pivotal role in enabling the playback of these visuals, with four Player_2 media players responsible for silky-smooth playback across enormous screens.
Two Player_2 units powered the main show machines, while the other two served as backups, guaranteeing a flawless p

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