The Olympic Torch donated by Czech moving light manufacturer Robe lighting’s CEO Josef Valchar, was auctioned at the PLASA trade exhibition at Earl’s Court in London on Monday night, and won for £6,200 by leading European AV rental company, AED Rent. The proceeds are going to entertainment technology industry charity, Light Relief . The auction was held directly after … [Read more...]
Rosco’s Supergel #313 keeps on giving to Light Relief
The presentation by Rosco of a cheque to UK charity Light Relief has become an annual event at PLASA, and this year was no exception, with a cheque for $3793 (approximately £2420) being accepted by Light Relief trustee Rick Fisher. Making the presentation, Mark Engel, President of Rosco, said: “Last year, our 100th anniversary, we reflected on the wonderful collaborations we’ve had with … [Read more...]
ETC’s iPhone app gives some Light Relief
When ETC introduced its iRFR (Radio Focus Remote for iPhone and iPod Touch) two years ago, Luke Delwiche from ETC Tech Services in London suggested that the profits be shared between Light Relief and its US equivalent, Behind the Scenes. Little did his bosses realise just how much this would amount to. At PLASA 2011, Luke presented Light Relief trustee Rick Fisher with a cheque for an amazing … [Read more...]
ETC’s iRFR app gives a boost to Light Relief
When ETC developed the iRFR app, which turns any iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into a remote controller for ETC lighting desks, the intention was to provide convenient and affordable facility-wide lighting control to venues around the world. The iRFR has accomplished much more than that, however. All the proceeds from purchases of the £30 app are donated to Light Relief and Behind the Scenes, … [Read more...]
Rosco provides some light relief
Since 2003, when Rosco introduced #313 Light Relief Yellow to its Supergel range, the company has contributed thousands of dollars to the UK charity Light Relief, and at PLASA 2010 charity trustees, Matthew Griffiths and Rick Fisher, accepted a cheque for over $3,179 (approximately £2,027). Making the presentation, Mark Engel, President of Rosco, said: “This is the largest cheque we have … [Read more...]
