Detailed Spectral Energy Distribution graphs highlight the latest version of Wybron's award-winning Gel Swatch Library for the iPhone. Gel Swatch Library Version 1.3, which catalogues nearly 1,000 gel colours, now features SED graphs five times larger than the app's previous graphs, revealing colour details important to today's lighting production personnel. The updated version will be … [Read more...]
Philips acquires Selecon
Royal Philips announced yesterday that it has acquired New Zealand-based Selecon, a prominent global designer, manufacturer and distributor of professional theatrical and architectural lighting fixtures. Under the terms of the agreement, Philips will acquire the business assets of Selecon New Zealand Limited, Selecon UK Limited, Selecon North America LLC and Aureol Lighting Limited. No financial … [Read more...]
TCS series launches in Frankfurt
The new TCS series is Turbosound's most innovative range of sound contracting loudspeakers to date. Loaded with advanced acoustics technology, the range is packed with features that are designed to make your job easier. The TCS series is the first choice for all kinds of permanent installations ranging from small cafes and bars up to large stadium projects. Comprising a range of 19 individual … [Read more...]
Scottish freelances warned about ‘Ecstasy’
Toronto based film producer Rob Heydon is reported to be contacting BECTU members in Scotland to offer work on his project, 'Ecstasy'. However, BECTU is still attempting to recover money for some members who worked on Rob Heydon’s first attempt at this project last year. While there have been protracted and intermittent discussions with Rob Heydon on possible solutions, he has failed to date … [Read more...]
Rates at the RSC will rise by 3% in 2009/10
Members in the Film Artistes Association section of BECTU and at the Royal Shakespeare Company and English National Ballet have all agreed pay rises with effect from 1 April. The union's FAA members will benefit from a 5 per cent increase on their rates in an agreement which replaces that introduced in 2007. The FAA section is part of BECTU's London Production Division. Meanwhile, in the … [Read more...]
