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The console was purchased by the National Theatre's LX department, headed by Huw Llewellyn who also invested in a second Avolites eDMX wireless DMX system. The Summer Season performance spectacles are diverse. ranging from surreal Barcelonan hairdressing duo, Sienta la Cabeza to performance, drama, music and dancing from all eras and corners of the world.

When it comes to lighting these events, explains Llewellyn, flexibility is paramount. There ís a standard stage position, but performers can change this if they wish and play at either or both ends of the space

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The Color Fusion provides electronic dimming from 0-100 percent, so users can adjust the intensity and depth of a colour wash on the fly. Convenient barn doors give users the ability to change the dimensions of

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Cleary's previous experience includes the SoundTree educational division of Korg USA where he served on installation teams, and Minella Guitars where he focused on guitar repairs and restoration. "I'm glad to have joined NSL where my professional background is a good match for the company," he said.

A lifelong resident of the Pittsburgh

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The demonstration will include how the software links with other office applications such as database and spreadsheets. Solid Edge is made up of various elements including 'Design and Drafting', 'Part Modelling and Assembly' and 'Sheet Metal'. A vast library of case hardware has been produced using a powerful set of tools, most of which using the 'Sheet Metal' section of Solid Edge.

Visitors will be able to see the assembly of virtual cases which of course, are real-time meaning that the geometry is actual size of the proposed finished case. Any faults of design can immedia

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Over the past 15 years Thomas has worked in all aspects of after sales, most recently with American Power Conversion and before that with ITC Scandinavia Group. He is a certified electrician and maritime engineer and has held positions in areas such as network installation management, product support engineering, product management, new product development, sales- & service management consultancy and communications management.

In his new position Thomas will be responsible for Martin's corporate service department, including development and implementation of the Martin Professional after market strategy, optimisation of service business processes, service product lifecycles including quality assurance, and customer satisfaction - a

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For improved diffusion, the pipe moulding features a second 'outer' layer which acts as an additional filter. The result is optimum diffusion

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A 300m matrix of colour changing LEDs, forming part of an acoustic barrier to reduce road noise, was installed parallel to the road. The design brief required the lighting effects to be controlled and regulated by transducers in the road. Lightmoves turned to Artistic Licence to provide the necessary control software via Colour-Tramp.

Colour-Tramp is best known for its ability to control colour changing arrays w

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With two power packs included in the system - as opposed to one 8-channel pack - the Light CoPilot III gives DJs and clubs more options for configuring their lights. For example, they can string four fixtures in two different areas of a club, rather than having to rig all their lights on one truss or T-bar. Plus, users will have fewer messy extension cords and wires to hassle with.

"The Light CoPilot III's extra power pack really expands what you can do with your light show," said John Lopez, national sales manager for Elation Control Systems. "It

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As a specialist with a Bachelor's degree in digital electronics, Daniel F Ridano has a broad technical knowledge and more than 12 years of practical experience in the lighting business. Being one of Latin America's first-call grandMA operators, he worked for musical productions such as Peter Pan and Aladdin as well as being in demand as a moving light technician for interna

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Lighting designer Ian 'Mac' MacEwan has worked with The Prodigy for nine years, "Nine LOUD years," as he puts it. This year, Bandit Lites was chosen as lighting supplier for the first time - a move which Mac says has been excellent in terms of "getting the service and attention we need". It also reacquaints Mac with Lester Cobrin, as this is the first time the pair has worked together since Cobrin joined the Bandit UK team in 2004 as business development manager.

Cobrin comments: "I've been working with Mac on va

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"Throw away last week's charts that show expectations for LED performance," said Mike Holt, CEO of Lumileds. "Increased access to and closer working relationsh

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VisualDMX is available for personal demonstrations throughout the show, offering an insight into the fast, live and programmed control of lighting, including the new Conventional and Intelligent sequence editors. For those with a sense of fun, the company is offering the opportunity to explore the full strengths of the VisualDMX software editing their own animations in Matrix Mania.

VisualDMX can be found on the stand of Lightstorm Trading, B39.

(Lee Baldock)

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Michael Erpenbeck from Light Equip Köln, Germany will also join Le Mark, for all SetWear Distribution enquiries from main land Europe and Scandinavia.

This SetWear product range offers accessories for many areas of the entertainment industry, say Le Mark - riggers, electricians, fly men, stage technicians, gaffers, cameraman, makeup artists and pyrotechnicians will all find something to make their job easier. A daily prize draw will also be held on the stand, so remember to leave your business card.

Le Mark - and SetWear - can be found on stand F12.

(Lee Baldock)

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XL Video is the UK and Europe's largest and busiest touring video rental company, supplying expert technicians and equipment to rock 'n' roll, concert touring and festival productions. XL Video works across all sectors of the business, leisure and entertainment industry as well as the above, including special events, theatre productions, public arts projects, product launches, corporate presentations and parties. With operations in England, Belgium, Germany, plus the East and West coasts of America, XL Video is an international group, investing in the best practitioners in the busine

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Says Main Light's Aidas Gimbutas: "We're basically using the Catalyst Xpress as the media server for our Soft LED drapery as a standard solution. We package Catalyst Xpress with the new Apple Mac-Minis and install them into our video processor racks or our independent Main-Light server systems. Of course, we provide Catalyst Pro, for more demanding applications," he adds, "What we have is a loyal dedication between Main Light and High End and we are willing to do our best to strengthen the use of the Catalyst brand."

Catalyst Xpress is billed as the budget-oriented solution for those who want to combine the effects of

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The Series 400 system combines power, DMX and Ethernet data through a single custom-designed trunk cable. The data system includes Ethernet switches with the ability to route any DMX universe to any DMX output connector in the system, along with complete electrical isolation. As a result, lighting systems can better accommodate the growing need for data and use less cable and technicians can re-route signals from the user menus without making physical changes to the system.

"The Series 400 opens a new world for both designers and technicians," notes Jere Harris, chairman and CEO of

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Generic Lighting gives attendees the opportunity to find out more, discuss with product representatives and have a hands on comparison of lantern ranges from Selecon, ETC, Strand and others, plus an opportunity to visit the warehouse and offices and meet the team. There will be special lantern offers exclusively available on the day.

Their next event on October 7th 2005 entitled Flash, Bang and Feedbackwill feature a demonstration of Pyrotechnics by Le Maitre and Radio Mics by Sennheiser, Sony and Trantec.

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"The design is based on versatility and change on the fly," says Fallon. "We were trying to achieve a design and system that would work in multiple venues, from fairs to arenas to casinos to corporate shows. Having a multi-media show gives me the versatility - it's large enough and yet compact enough."

"DL1s with the Digital Eye gives us the ability to use live camera shots. Chas Herington [of Zenith Lighting], from whom we sub-r

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"Matt and I had to put our heads together and come up with a design that would work for the both of us," said Audio Adrenaline LD Jeff Lava. "We had to pack everything in one truck, so we were very limited, but the fun part of it is we had to think outside the box."

"It was a challenging project," stated tobyMac's LD Matt Waldner. "We needed to have a lighting rig that could fit into small venues and not look small in bigger venues. We ended up with five revis

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The production team, including director Mark Romanek, producer Arif McGarry, and production companies Anonymous Content and A52, filmed the band on a massive sound stage in front of a half crescent back wall composed of 640 Versa TUBEs placed on approximately 6" centres. Since the TUBEs were used without diffusion sleeves and the surrounding structure is quite minimal, the lights appear to be suspended in midair.

"I'm very flattered with the fact

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Recommended to use ice*lighting Super Battens by Richard Martin Lighting, LD Nigel Catmur created a blend of video effects across the Super Batten Array, together with conventional LED lighting effects to provide a stunning display never previously available without the use of a media server. The wide display angle (140°+) allowed lighting effects to be picked up by TV cameras from shallow angles and the LED diffusion system powered by Bead*light Technologies abolished pixelization and significantly reduced the flare normally associated with LED "look-at" light, say the company.

The ice*lighting Super Batten recently won the ABTT lighting product of the year and

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"The Regional Service Centre will act as an extended arm of the Vari-Lite factory after fulfilling all the rigourous paperwork and technical training requirements as required to become an authorised Vari-Lite Service Centre," said Julie Smith, Vari-Lite support services director. "This will serve our customers better by minimising equipment downtime, increasing product life span via timely qualified maintenance, and reducing customers repair expenses through logistical savings. It will also serve to facilitate future training and knowledge transfer to all

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Each concert has a specially installed temporary infrastructure among the trees in the forest, and attracts crowds from 3,000 to 5,000 people. Pearce ran the stage power from a pair of synchronised 200kVA generators. Power distribution was installed to the dressing rooms, bar areas, catering and at Westonbirt, hospitality area.

The stage lighting was suppl