As longtime and extensive users of Robert Juliat Profile spots, it could have been expected that the San Francisco Opera and Ballet would become the first US installation for Robert Juliat’s motorized Victor followspots with RJNET electronics. “When the Opera was remodelled and seismically upgraded in 1996, we purchased 172 Profiles, then the Opera bought a few HMI Profiles and the Ballet added … [Read more...]
Northern Light and C venues ‘Green’ initiative is a success
This year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe saw Edinburgh sound and lighting company, Northern Light, and venue producers C venues collaborate to reduce the direct and associated energy consumption of performance lighting at C aquila – the latest addition to C venues’ stable of performance spaces. Two lighting rigs – one for each space in the C aquila venue – were specified and designed in a … [Read more...]
National Theatre of Ireland upgrades to Eos
ETC’s Republic of Ireland dealer Cine Electric has completed installation of two Eos control desks at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. Dave Carpenter, deputy head of lighting & sound at the theatre, says: “We were looking around for a replacement for our old desks, which were becoming old and difficult for our suppliers to support. Trying an Eos at ETC’s offices in London proved it to be a perfect … [Read more...]
Rosco provides some light relief
Since 2003, when Rosco introduced #313 Light Relief Yellow to its Supergel range, the company has contributed thousands of dollars to the UK charity Light Relief, and at PLASA 2010 charity trustees, Matthew Griffiths and Rick Fisher, accepted a cheque for over $3,179 (approximately £2,027). Making the presentation, Mark Engel, President of Rosco, said: “This is the largest cheque we have … [Read more...]
First Night Riders announce 2011 charity motorbike ride
On the 14th September at PLASA 2010, organisers of the First Night Riders (FNR), Brenda Edelstein and Triple E Managing Director, David Edelstein, announced the 2011 route for its second charity motorbike ride. Surrounded by stars of the stage, screen, and television including: James Fleet, Cyril Nri, Trevor Peacock, Peter Benson, and Phyllida Law, David Edelstein explained the FNR’s mission to … [Read more...]
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