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ETC Source Fours enhance Royal Danish Library’s stage

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The Black Diamond, a concert hall at the Royal Library in Copenhagen, Denmark, has started using ETC Source Fours with enhanced definition lens tube (EDLT) to provide stunning backdrops for the stage. Purchased as part of an ongoing project to equip the venue with ETC equipment, the venue found that they could mount the two new luminaires in front of the backdrop and project a Rosco Fiery … [Read more...]

Martin and Moment Factory Set Sail at Canada Place

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At Canada Place in down town Vancouver a special “Annual Light Show” on the Canada Place Sails plays nightly courtesy of Martin Professional and Moment Factory. Visible from multiple points across the city, the Canada Place Sails light up in a dynamic display of imagery, light, colour, texture and animation. The “Annual Light Show” is an inspirational show that highlights scenes from Canada’s … [Read more...]

Robe Survives Another Day in SA

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Lighting designer Mauritz Neethling of LCD Productions used Robe moving lights at the core of his rig for the much hyped finale of Survivor South Africa Santa Carolina, which was broadcast from M-Net's Studio 6 in Johannesburg. The brief was to recreate the "rustic" feel of Paradise Island in Mozambique, where the bulk of the action took place, complete with a technical team and equipment … [Read more...]

Pixled Launches F-37L

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PIXLED launches its latest product - F-37L - a flexible 37mm LED mesh display offering the major benefits of being able to create LED displays of any shape whilst also being perfect for wide flat screen backdrops. The quick roll-out design enables ultra fast installation/breakdown with minimal labour, and the 2300 Nit light output delivers mega-bright, high-impact, full-colour video … [Read more...]

Gearhouse SA in “Best” SAMAs Production To Date

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That was the general consensus of opinion apparent to anyone watching the 2010 MTN SAMAs webcast, as countless winners and artists voiced their opinions on the awesome looking stage and set during their post performance interviews at Sun City Superbowl, South Africa, for the country's premier music awards. The event's lighting, set and visuals were designed by Tim Dunn and the spectacular … [Read more...]