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New MediaMaster 1.2 from ArKaos… Sound’s good!

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ArKaos, a provider of technology for live visual performances, has announced the release of MediaMaster 1.2, the latest version of its media server software. MediaMaster 1.2 is the latest update to ArKaos’ professional tool for creative projection and LED use within video design. It was created specifically with the show and lighting market in mind, as a cost-effective software solution for … [Read more...]

Barco and Digital Stage Chicago paint Vegas with light

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Digital and automated lighting pioneer Barco announced today that 30 Barco/High End Systems DL.3 Digital Lights were used to create a seamless, 600 foot circular blend of graphics — the first time a collage of this scale has ever been staged. Sponsored by a major pharmaceutical company, the remarkable corporate product launch was held in January at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada — a … [Read more...]

Love in the air for Robe DigitalSpots at Ibaraki Wedding Hall

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Robe DigitalSpot 3000 DTs have been installed into the new Ibaraki Wedding Hall in Kenkyu Gakuin, Japan. The venue is a new build venture operated by the company K.K. Felice in the busy commercial district of Kanto, 60Km north of Tokyo. There are two wedding suites in this guesthouse style venue, each consisting of a chapel, garden and dressing room (called the Bride’s Room), with a … [Read more...]

Another Massive tour for XL Video

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XL Video continues its long term touring relationship with UK experimental music production phenomenon and trip hop collective Massive Attack, supplying customised Barco O-Lite screen modules and a d3 visual control system for the current tour. The band kicked off 2010 with the release of their much anticipated 5th studio album, Heligoland and continued with their amazing and constantly … [Read more...]

Gearhouse South Africa in top gear

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For the fourth year running, Gearhouse South Africa supplied technical infrastructure to the Top Gear Live show, part of the 2009/2010 Top Gear Live World Tour on its recent visit to South Africa. The event was staged in the Coca Cola Dome in Johannesburg and at the Grand Arena at Grand West, Cape Town, with Gearhouse working through technical production company Lucidity for Brand Events … [Read more...]