When it comes to lighting we all enjoy playing with the latest and greatest fixtures, such as the HighEnd Systems SolaSpot 1500 I reviewed recently. But using professional fixtures like the SolaSpot or other similar fixtures from manufacturers such as Robe, Clay Paky and Martin is very expensive. … [Read More...]
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SolaSpot Pro 1500 Review
High End Systems, probably most famous for its range of Hog lighting consoles, also produces a selection of lighting fixtures too. One of their flagship products is the SolaSpot Pro 1500 which is powered by a 400w LED engine. This is beaten in brightness only by its bigger brother the SolaSpot Pro … [Read More...]
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Robe Raises the Roof for The Killers Performance in Las Vegas
Signalling the start of the new NFL season, The Killers staged a special, highly symbolic one-off performance of their anthemic and hugely popular “Mr Brightside” on the rooftop of Caesar’s Palace … for the Las Vegas Raiders who have just moved into the newly completed Allegiant Stadium. Produced … [Read More...]
Robe Illuminates Mountains for Parrtjima Festival of Light
Festivals have fast become an elusive dream resembling gold dust in the Covid era – a much-missed environment for enjoying and sharing culture, ideas and social activities ... so the 2020 Parrtjima Festival of Light at Alice Springs in Australia’s Northern Territory provided a rare reminder of the … [Read More...]
Robe Illuminates Mountains for Parrtjima Festival of Light
Festivals have fast become an elusive dream resembling gold dust in the Covid era – a much-missed environment for enjoying and sharing culture, ideas and social activities ... so the 2020 Parrtjima Festival of Light at Alice Springs in Australia’s Northern Territory provided a rare reminder of the … [Read More...]
Next Major ZerOS Release
Zero 88 has announced the next major release of its ‘ZerOS’ software platform – ZerOS 7.9.8 – which powers the award-winning FLX and FLX S lighting control consoles, along with the recently announced ZerOS Server. The headline exciting new feature is ‘ZerOS Library’ – an all-new library which … [Read More...]
Astera Shines At SUNSTUDIOS
SUNSTUDIOS in Sydney, Australia, is a diverse creative hub for the photographic and motion picture / imaging industries and creatives. Owned by Canon Australia, the Sydney facility offers 5 studio spaces plus camera and lighting rentals, CPS service, a gallery space as well as fine art printing and … [Read More...]
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Moving Lights On A Budget
When it comes to lighting we all enjoy playing with the latest and greatest fixtures, such as the HighEnd Systems SolaSpot 1500 I reviewed recently. But using professional fixtures like the SolaSpot or other similar fixtures from manufacturers such as Robe, Clay Paky and Martin is very expensive. … [Read More...]
SolaSpot Pro 1500 Review
High End Systems, probably most famous for its range of Hog lighting consoles, also produces a selection of lighting fixtures too. One of their flagship products is the SolaSpot Pro 1500 which is powered by a 400w LED engine. This is beaten in brightness only by its bigger brother the SolaSpot Pro … [Read More...]
Zero 88 FLX Review
Zero 88 have long been a manufacturer of lighting control equipment, they have a huge market in the education sector, and for many people a Zero 88 product will have been their first experience of a lighting desk. For me personally I started on a very old 2 preset desk with just 6 faders per preset, … [Read More...]
The future of Channel 69 – what you need to know
By now you have probably heard that in 2012 Ofcom will be clearing out the 800Mhz frequency band which includes Channel 69. If you own any radio microphones or other RF equipment such as IEMs (In Ear Monitors) that operate within this spectrum you will be effected by this and you can't ignore it. … [Read More...]
Vectorworks Spotlight 2010 review
Before I begin this review I should point out that I am new to Vectorworks, I have had no prior experience with previous versions and the only real exposure I've had to it are the paper designs that other designers have created. I'm sure the majority of people reading this will have used earlier … [Read More...]
