Next week we’re holding an online demo of the Ai media server software from Avolites Media. Interested? Sign up for the session here.
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CSL Webinar: Green Is A Number
Our next webinar is lined up. On May 9th we’ll host Green Is A Number with Richard Cadena and James Bedell.
Green Is A Number
May 9, 3pm EST
How do you measure the environmental impact of a light fixture? There are many ways to look at it, starting with the light output compared to the energy input. But that’s just the beginning. Take a quick trip through the green valley of sustainable lighting including best practices for lessening the environmental impact of your lighting designs.
Points to be discussed include:
- Memory consoles changed the way shows were cued and lit.
- Automated lighting changed the way shows look.
- DMX512 changed the way consoles are run.
- LEDs changed the way shows are colored.
- Media servers changed the way video is controlled.
- Networking is changing the way shows are built.
- RDM will change the way shows are tech’d.
- Technology is changing everything in the live event production industry.
What’s coming in the future? New technology. Hang on for the ride of your light.
Please join us for this discussion and more, May 9, 3pm EST.
About The Presenters
Richard Cadena
Richard Cadena is the author of several books for the production professional, including Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician, Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light, Lighting Design for Modern Houses of Worship, Focus on Lighting Technology. He is a 24 year veteran of the entertainment lighting industry and he has a background in electronics and electrical engineering.
His work experience includes stints with two of the world’s largest automated lighting manufacturers and he has designed lighting systems for tours, theatre, and permanent installations. He is also the technical editor for PLASA Media, an Authorized WYSIWYG Trainer, and freelance lighting designer. He is proficient in WYSIWYG, LD Assistant, and Vectorworks and he teaches classes in lighting, electricity, and control systems. His training seminars and webinars are renowned for their humor and creativity and are among the most popular in the industry.
James Bedell
James Bedell is a lighting designer based in New York City. Bedell has lit productions for Pace University, Off and Off-Off Broadway theater and dance companies, and has earned a SpotlightOn award for best lighting design.
Today Bedell is focused on lighting architectural spaces including corporate headquarters, restaurants and retail locations. He is the founder of Build2Sustain, a consultancy dedicated to making the business case for sustainable design in commercial spaces.
Bedell is the owner and principal designer of JPB Lighting.
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New JB-Lighting A8 Video
Our friends at JB have uploaded a new video on the upcoming A8.
Emerging, Converging Technologies Webinar
The webinar we hosted last week is now on Youtube and on the CSL podcast feed.
Thanks again to Justin Lang from iSquint and PLSN for taking the time to chat with us.
Links
- Emerging, Converging Technologies video
- CSL Podcast on iTunes
- CSL Podcast feed (put this address in your podcast software)
- iSquint.net
- Projection, Lights, and Staging News
CSL at USITT 2012
We’ll be in Long Beach this week for USITT 2012 at booth 1070. Need a stage expo pass? Use this link with the stage expo code CSL1070.
We’ll be showing the latest from JB-lighting, Avolites, and more.
Prolifts Announces Two New VMB Lifts
Prolifts has announced two new additions to their VMB lift line: the TL-A150 and the TL-A300. These new lifts will be introduced at Prolight & Sound this month.
VMB’s new TL-A300
Their full press release is below.
Prolifts S.L. have released two new VMB TL-A line array lifts which will be presented at Prolight & Sound in March. The launch of the TL-A150 and TL-A300 mean that the company now offer 5 different Solutions for lifting line arrays and has taken their porfolio of lifts to a total of 17 different models.
The TL-A150 lifts 150kg (331 lbs) to a height of 5.3m (17.4’) whilst the TL-A300 lifts 300kg (662lbs) to 5.8m (19’). Both lifts maintain compact features with the TL-A300 boasting a stowed height of just 1.58m and includes the ALS (Auto Lock Security) system, a safety feature which automatically locks the lift masts as they rise. The two new lifts also have the new SRS (Sequence Retainer System) built-in to them. The SRS means that the sections of the lift rise and descend in sequence, one after the other.
The masts are manufactured from aluminum to keep the weight as low as possible. Steel outriggers and base as well as lateral support bars add further security and stability to the lift. The special design means that a line array can be loaded at half a meter from the lift’s main body enabling the array to be curved to achieve the desired coverage angle. These lifts offers an ideal solution for rental companies looking to elevate their line array quickly and safely. The Spanish company claims that a line array can be rigged up and lifted in less than 15 minutes.
Also available in the TL-A line array series are the TL-A220 (220kg) and the TL-A320 (320kg) and TL-A450 (450kg).
Webinar: Emerging, Converging Technologies
We’re ready for a new season of CSL Webinars starting this month.
March 22, 3pm EST we’ll be joined by PLSN and iSquint editor Justin Lang for our next webinar: Emerging, Converging Technologies.
Justin will join CSL Sales Director Kevin Loretto in a presentation and discussion about new technologies in entertainment lighting.
As always, registration is free. Just sign up by going to the GoToMeeting link below.
Compulite’s Vector PC Wing Announced
Vector PC Wing brings unique portable lighting control of the powerful and flexible Vector family, by combining sophisticated features of the Vector platform with unmatched simplicity and size. Vector PC Wing used with the Vector software delivers cutting-edge performance, advanced functionality and enhanced programming facilities in a richly compact design. The Wing is also enriched with a standard networking connection enabling easy connectivity with all Vector family lighting consoles and can be used as a standalone with PC or as a tracking backup console.
Pulse Stage Lighting Open House
CSL Dealer Pulse Stage Lighting is having an Open House to celebrate moving into their new facility.
We’ll be there to show the latest from Creative, including Avolites, JB-lighting, VMB, and Dura-Power distro racks.
If you’re in the Union NJ area you should swing by and check it out.