“The Art of James Cameron” is a journey into the heart of his cinematic imagination: from the dystopian vision of The Terminator to the poetic worlds of Avatar, through the epic tales of Aliens and Titanic, the exhibition is housed in the “Museo Nazionale del Cinema” located inside the Mole Antonelliana. The exhibit is far more than a retrospective or an audiovisual experience. It is a monumental, immersive, multisensory installation — an “autobiography through art,” to quote Cameron’s own words. The exhibition unfolds across six thematic sections and showcases over 300 original props, including drawings, paintings, costumes, and photographs made…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
Friendship Village retirement facility in Kalamazoo, MI, recently commissioned a complete overhaul of the audio-visual infrastructure at its Kiva Auditorium. Set on a 72-acre campus, the Auditorium is used for events, meetings, and community activities and is now also perfect to host smaller shows and concerts. Design consultant Tim Heneveld (from HAV Design) specified Martin Audio’s award-winning O-Line micro-array solution for the sound reinforcement, installed by system integrators, Division 16 Technologies. The design company had been selected by the Friendship Village team after intensive research into which AV design company could best meet their requirements. Heneveld noted that the old…
Following a devastating fire in 2022, the NBC Congrescentrum has emerged from its ashes not just rebuilt but technologically transformed. This premier Dutch event venue, which evolved from a modest meeting space in 1992 to hosting up to 4,000 guests today, now features a sophisticated L-Acoustics K Series sound system with a remarkable design innovation: when two large halls combine into one space, four precisely positioned line arrays seamlessly integrate to deliver consistent audio coverage throughout. Adaptive audio solutions for dynamic event spaces L-Acoustics Certified Partner AudioBizz collaborated with René Doeser, project leader for the NBC, from Dutch system integrator…
Bespoke wedding and events venue, Blackbrook Barns, found its perfect match in the Optimal Audio ecosystem, which married its need for a simple to use system with the delivery of a diverse range of audio styles – from the soft melodies of a ceremony to lively evening celebrations – across the multi-zoned venue. The venue team needed an audio system that would keep pace with the ebb and flow of a meticulously planned wedding day and a key challenge was the creation of an experience that covered a range of uses, including background music, speeches, live performances, and live DJs,…
The new base plate from TAF provides a range of possibilities for mounting moving heads or lights to TAF’s FT34 truss. Featuring eight cutouts in the shape of a star, along with a convenient circular cutout for routing cables, users are provided with flexibility with a choice of mounting points across the entire surface area of the plate. With its Quicklock connection system, it attaches to all of TAF’s FT34 series truss easily. www.taf.cz
In a significant achievement for both consumer safety and intellectual property rights, L-Acoustics has successfully won legal judgments against two European counterfeiters of its professional audio equipment. These legal actions underscore the company’s unwavering commitment to ensuring audience safety and protecting the market for legitimate partners. Seized counterfeit L-Acoustics products are ready for environmentally responsible recycling. Working through its dedicated Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force, L-Acoustics pursued legal action in both Germany and Norway against companies that were acquiring and renting fake L-Acoustics products, including loudspeakers and electronics. Initial analysis of the seized counterfeit products revealed alarming safety concerns, including metal components…
Florida’s Pensacola Christian College (PCC) has unveiled the stunning transformation of its Dale Horton Auditorium, thanks to a collaboration with All Pro Integrated Systems and Elation lighting. All Pro Integrated Systems, a Sweetwater company based in Pensacola, spearheaded the project, seamlessly integrating a new LED lighting system that elevates the overall experience for both performers and audiences alike. Pensacola Christian College is celebrating its 50th year of service in the Florida panhandle. The 3,500-seat Dale Horton Auditorium, a spacious multifunctional space with a large lower bowl and upper balcony, is used for theatrical performances and other special events. The venue’s…
Martin Audio has announced Luxury Supply Audio & Lighting – one of Cambodia’s leading professional audio and lighting resellers – as their new regional distributor. Founded in 2010, and based in Phnom Penh, Luxury Supply began as a systems integrator (SI) and has since completed numerous high-profile installation projects across Cambodia. Some notable projects include Koh Pich Theater, Canadia Bank Tower, Bayon TV Media, Morodok Techno National Stadium, Won Majestic Casino Resorts, and large-scale entertainment venues. As a result of this latest brand acquisition, Luxury Supply has launched the Martin Audio Experience Centre in Phnom Penh, where the full range…
With advanced features optimised for followspot applications, the brute power of a high-intensity beam, and an all-weather IP66 rating, the PROTEUS BRUTUS FS excels in followspot applications indoors and out Elation has harnessed the long-throw performance of its powerhouse PROTEUS BRUTUS LED Wash FX fixture and optimised it for followspot applications in the new PROTEUS BRUTUS FS. The PROTEUS BRUTUS FS integrates seamlessly with various followspot systems on the market and delivers exceptional brightness and colour quality over long distances. Whether equipped with a camera or not, beam-shaping gobos, iris, wide zoom range, and handle options are some of the…
After receiving a generous grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, part of the Creative Research Capabilities Project, Professor Andrew Knight-Hill (Professor of Music and Sound Arts) and Dr Dave Hockham (Associate Head of School Student Success) commissioned the Stage Electrics team for two exciting new installations. Bathway Theatre: A New Era of Flexibility Speaking about the Bathway Theatre, Professor Knight-Hill stated that: “The vision for this space was to create a flexible environment that fosters possibility— allowing people to realise whatever they can dream of, breaking the concept of a traditional stage, and dissolving the boundary between stage…
