The Naostage K SYSTEM, a beaconless 3D tracking system designed for live events and interactive experiences, plays key role in delivering lighting effects during the recent live tour by So Floyd, France’s premier Pink Floyd tribute act. Created by Fabrice Di Maggio, So Floyd’s musical director, and Laurent Begnis, technical director of local hire company PAN POT, the five-part show immerses audiences in the musical universe of the iconic progressive rock band, starting with the post-1986 David Gilmour years and then travelling back in time through legendary albums including The Wall (1979), Wish You Were Here (1975) and The Dark…
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ZeeVee names Kaira Technologies Pte Limited as a distributor of its AV over IP (AVoIP) encoders and decoders in Singapore and Malaysia. Based in Singapore, Kaira is an information and communications technology (ICT) distributor specializing in innovative security software and digital display solutions, as well as networking and data storage products. It is the distributor for Netgear products in both countries. Kaira will now add ZeeVee’s AV signal distribution products, including ZyPer4K SDVoE and ZyPerUHD60 AVoIP encoders and decoders, to its roster of offerings for its customers across the corporate, education, government, healthcare, financial services and manufacturing sectors. According to Rajesh Attal, CEO,…
Christie® renews partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF) for the 23rd consecutive year. Until September 17, 2023, Christie is illuminating venues, including the Scotiabank Theatre, to help the festival recognize homegrown and international cinema. Returning as its Official Digital Projection Partner, Christie projection solutions are lighting up TIFF venues throughout the city. RGB pure laser projectors with Real|Laser™ illumination are installed in Roy Thomson Hall, Royal Alexandra Theatre, and the Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre. These projectors are designed for large format theatres and deliver an expansive color gamut and enhanced contrast so that attendees…
Lightware Visual Engineering has joined the Q-SYS Technology Partner Program. Within the program, Lightware has collaborated closely with Q-SYS to introduce a Q-SYS Certified plugin that is tailored to integrate Lightware’s extensive video matrix range. This plugin provides comprehensive control over various video matrix devices. At launch, the plugin will support the Taurus UCX, a solution designed for hybrid meeting rooms that unleashes the potential of USB-C connectivity and the MMX2, an HDMI 2.0 switcher with breakout audio in addition to occupancy sensor input with various control features. The Q-SYS Platform plus Lightware video matrices have become an integral part of dynamic…
Sony has introduced four new Crystal LED displays called VERONA, designed for Virtual Production applications, introducing market-leading features such as Deep Black and Anti-Reflection Surface Technology, to further support filmmakers and content creators. The newly developed Deep Black and Anti-Reflection Surface Technology delivers both deep black image expression and low-reflection performance that greatly reduces contrast loss caused by light from adjacent LED displays and studio lighting equipment. This innovative technology significantly reduces the difference in contrast between the image projected on the LED display and the actor(s) performing in front of it on set – blending virtual and reality in the most natural way, reducing…
Over 60 Powersoft Quattrocanali 4804 amplifiers have been deployed to provide the necessary power for a brand-new PA system servicing one of the largest stadiums in West Africa. Located in the eponymous suburb of Abidjan, the largest city in the Ivory Coast, the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé is the country’s national stadium, being home to Les Éléphants, the Ivory Coast national football team. The 60,000-seat venue was inaugurated on 3 October 2020, when it was given the additional name Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium (Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara), after the Ivorian president. It is expected to eventually form the heart of a…
Silvertown Studios, a film studio specialising in Virtual Production (VP), emerged during the pandemic. Originally, the company, known as London Audio Visual, had its focus on the events industry. However, with the events industry temporarily closed, the team found themselves with unused LED technology and a need to diversify. In response, they repurposed an existing office space into a small pilot virtual production studio. Encouraged by its initial success, the company made the decision to establish an impressive new 6,000 square foot VP studio in Silvertown, Royal Docks. This studio specializes in large-scale VP events, film, television, and broadcasting. Over…
PSCo to distributes a range of Sony’s Crystal LED Displays, further bolstering its LED offering to the market. Sony’s modular Crystal LED CH-series with high contrast and BH-series with high brightness are available in two-pixel pitch sizes (P1.2mm and P1.5mm) to suit different installation needs and various applications including high-end corporate and retail environments. Comprising modular, seamless, and bezel-free tiles, the displays can accommodate a range of sizes, layouts, and resolutions, and due to being lightweight, they can be installed in various configurations including wall-mounted or a curved arrangement. Furthermore, due to lower power consumption and front accessibility that is…
PPDS announce the latest evolution in its strategy to bring ever more sustainable digital display solutions to market, with the launch of the new and enhanced Philips Signage 4650 D-Line Series of 4K displays. Fuelled by a desire to bring scalable, transformative and future-proof solutions to meet the ever-changing needs and demands of the market, the new Philips 4650 Signage Series brings together the best of Philips D-Line, with a wave of exciting new, updated, and highly innovative features. All delivering a new generation of more sustainable digital signage solutions for the industry. Designed for 24/7 use, and available in…
Midwich announce a distribution deal with Crestron. The agreement covers Crestron’s Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) range of products, Crestron Flex, within the UK and Ireland. Offering easy-to-use and simple-to-deploy video conferencing systems for multiple applications, Crestron Flex enables a dispersed workforce to come together for effective collaboration regardless of location. Crestron Flex integrates with Microsoft Teams®, Zoom Rooms® and additional BYOD solutions to offer greater flexibility for meeting room spaces. Greg Bennett, business manager at Midwich Ltd, said: “We are delighted to bring Crestron’s UC&C offering to our customers. Working with an established brand that is synonymous with quality and…