AVN: For those who don’t know you yet, how would you describe yourselves in three words each? “After a period of many iterations: Jon – Challenging | Strategic| Future focused (although Jane will roll her eyes at that one!). Jane – Energetic | positive | up for a challenge (well I do work with Jon every day!)” AVN: What’s the story behind Blue Touch Paper — where did the spark come from, and why that name? “‘Light the Blue Touch Paper and stand well back’ Everybody has heard of that phrase – right? Well apparently, not (it actually refers to…
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Christie Griffyn 4K50-RGB pure laser projectors are delivering a dazzling fusion of art, technology, and natural beauty in “Revisiting Journey to the West,” a new immersive night time attraction at the famed Doupotang Waterfall in Guizhou province. The attraction is inspired by the beloved 1986 “Journey to the West” television series. Transforming one of the original filming locations of the classic TV series into a luminous stage, “Revisiting Journey to the West” invites audiences to rediscover familiar tales through a spectacular interplay of light and water. Powered by seven Christie Griffyn 4K50-RGB projectors installed and commissioned by Shenzhen Guangming Huachuang Technology Co., Ltd., the large-scale outdoor production…
Kramer has announced the launch of VIA Connect 3, the next-generation wireless presentation and collaboration solution designed for hybrid work and education environments. The latest addition to Kramer’s popular VIA line, the new system delivers secure, high-quality wireless connectivity and 4K presentation capabilities in an ultra-compact 9x9cm form factor. Purpose-built for seamless collaboration, VIA Connect 3 allows iOS, Android, Chromebook, PC, and Mac users to connect instantly to any main display – without the need for dongles or additional software. The device supports AirPlay, Miracast, and browser-based connections, ensuring effortless compatibility across platforms. Engineered for professional meeting rooms, classrooms, and…
Optoma, the No.1 4K UHD and DLP projector brand in EMEA, has announced the launch of the UHZ58LV, the latest innovation in its award-winning home cinema lineup. Designed to deliver breathtaking visuals, vibrant colour fidelity, and unmatched reliability, the UHZ58LV transforms any living space into a cinematic masterpiece. Boasting 3,000 lumens of brightness and 95% DCI-P3 colour coverage, the UHZ58LV delivers ultra-vivid, lifelike images with stunning clarity. At the heart of its performance is an advanced dual-laser light source, which not only ensures consistent brightness for up to 30,000 hours, but also significantly enhances colour depth and accuracy. By using two…
Barco is hosted its 2025 Capital Markets Day for analysts, investors and financial press. CEO An Steegen, together with the Barco leadership team, shared insights into Barco’s strategy and positioning over the next years. The event, held at Barco’s One Campus in Kortrijk (Belgium), focuses on Barco’s corporate and technology strategy, as well as divisional updates and insights in all the markets in which Barco is active. Attendees will experience live demonstrations of Barco’s latest innovations in the newly upgraded Barco Experience Centre. The day is designed to provide deep insights into Barco’s direction, with opportunities for direct engagement with the…
Originally commissioned in 2000 as the first of its kind in the UK, the VR Lab has evolved through several technology generations. From its origins with CRT projectors and SGI image generators through lamp-based systems and multiple tracking solutions, it has been central to UCL’s standing as one of the country’s largest VR research groups. Today, the Lab remains a cornerstone for work across human–computer interaction, biomechanics, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality. The latest upgrade replaces projectors first installed in 2012 with four Barco UDM 4K laser projectors. The system delivers brighter contrast, richer colour and a 4K pixel…
Bang & Olufsen has launched The Centennial Collection, a special edition release inspired by the brand’s heritage, paying tribute to a century of uncompromising design and sound. The Centennial Collection draws from decades of design inspiration by blending archival details with contemporary craftsmanship, reimagining three of Bang & Olufsen’s iconic products Beoplay H100, Beosound A5, and Beosound A9 5th Gen. “Since our founding in 1925, timeless design has been at the heart of everything we craft. The Centennial Collection honours our past, celebrates our present, and looks to the future. It is a tribute to the icons that have shaped…
Before a German league football match is broadcast, sound engineer Ecki Kehrer and sound technician Daniel Kersten from production company TopVision go into action. Well established in sports and football productions for more than 30 years, TopVision has been an independently operating subsidiary of TVN Live Production since 2024, providing the commissioning producer Sportcast – and therefore German football fans – with thrilling outside broadcasts direct from the stadiums. Pitch microphones and wireless systems for interviews bring all the excitement of a live soccer match into TV and streaming audience’s living rooms. So, what does a typical football Saturday look…
Like many rural school districts around the world, the educational systems in certain areas of the Netherlands are facing major challenges. Some areas are grappling with a growing teacher shortage, and simultaneously, a declining number of students due to population shifts to urban areas. Compulsory subjects are well-supported, but niche courses often lack the student numbers needed to justify offering them, leaving schools unable to make them viable to offer. That changed in one rural district when teaching staff at three schools in the town of Sneek made the decision to find a new way to confront this challenge. Educators…
Collab AV, a UK-based specialist in collaborative technology and audiovisual solutions, has announced a strategic alliance with AlphaVictor, an innovative software platform developer dedicated to improving how organisations manage and experience technology in their spaces. The collaboration will see Collab AV integrate AlphaVictor’s data-driven platform into its portfolio of AV and workplace technology services, enabling clients to achieve greater operational efficiency, enhanced user experience, and improved long-term service outcomes. Combining Collab AV’s expertise in technology integration and managed services with AlphaVictor’s intelligent, feedback-driven tools, the partnership will allow organisations of all sizes to better document, monitor, and support their technology…