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MA University training programme in Paderborn

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From the beginning of September 2011, MA Lighting, its German distributor Lightpower and the media academy once again offer all current and upcoming grandMA2 users in Germany access to the renowned MA University training program in Paderborn. This is in addition to the training program that is offered in cooperation with the media academy in Berlin, so customers now have an additional choice of … [Read more...]

grandMA2 joins Bruno Mars

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Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Bruno Mars is taking grandMA2 and on the road for his international tour in support of his début album, “Doo-Wops & Hooligans.” According to lighting designer/programmer/operator Cory FitzGerald almost two trucks full of lights are accompanying Mars, who is known as one of today’s most versatile pop singers. To control the extensive lighting complement, “we … [Read more...]

grandMA2 for Welsh BAFTAs

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A grandMA2 light was specified by lighting programmer and operator David Horner to control moving lights and media for the 20th annual British Academy Cymru Awards (Welsh BAFTAs) held at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff, Wales. The event was hosted by Sian Williams and Jason Mohammed and celebrated the best of the nation's television, film and interactive industry in 26 programme, craft and … [Read more...]

grandMA2 meets TED and makes magic in Long Beach

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Although it can be said that the innovative TED (Technology Entertainment and Design) has never been your grandma’s conference, Bob Bonniol, principal creative director of Seattle’s MODE Studios, took a grandMA2 to TED2011 and was happy with the results. TED is a global set of conferences formed to disseminate “ideas worth spreading.” Held in Long Beach and Palm Springs, California, the … [Read more...]

grandMA2 hits the spot for “Aida”

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Lighting designer Rob Mills used a grandMA2 light as his control platform for a recent production of Verdi's "Aida" at the Epsom Playhouse in Surrey, UK. The week long production by Riverside Opera was directed by James Hurley who is a regular client of Mills, a busy theatre and opera LD, who also lights corporate and live events. It was the first time that the opportunity had arisen for him to … [Read more...]