With their eyes focused firmly on the future, house of worship First West Monroe contacted Donnie Brawner and his team at Paragon 360 to draw up plans for a renovation project that would make the church ready for its second century of operation. Early in 2024, the large-scale, multi-phased, multi-year renovation project was more than halfway completed. The results speak volumes about the vision of the church and the planning led by the Paragon 360 team. This is evident throughout the campus, from the renovated 2,000-seat sanctuary to an all-new look for its Feazel Chapel. However, although a key goal…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
Racquet Studios was born from a film and photographic creative agency that recognised the potential of virtual production. A year in the making, and after rigorous testing and trialling, state-of-the-art facilities for virtual film production, education, and specialist research and development were created, which rely on Brompton Technology LED processing to power their LED setup. Since opening, the facility has successfully supported business and production companies through technical innovation and created a progressive creative economy. It has now relocated to new premises to expand its capabilities and be closer to key partners, which include the University of Sussex, East Sussex…
While what happened onstage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) made headlines worldwide, Analog Way’s Aquilon RS6 worked seamlessly behind the scenes to drive the massive LED video screens enhancing the four-day production. Jason Rudolph, a Screens Producer with Aeon Point, which conceptualises, designs and produces engaging experiences spanning live events, digital, and broadcast, was tasked with controlling and operating all of the convention’s screens in Chicago’s United Center. Rudolph has played a key role in many of the world’s most iconic events including Super Bowl halftime shows, the Oscars, the Tony Awards, the iHeart Music Festival, the NFL…
The University of Eastern Piedmont, UPO, is a public university based in Northern Italy. Founded in 1998 and boasting campuses in Alessandria, Novara, and Vercelli, the university is attended by a constantly growing number of Italian and foreign students attracted by its wide choice of curricula. The Aula Magna at the campus in Novara, which had previously been lit by a rig of outdated discharge and tungsten-halogen downlights, has recently undergone a thorough upgrade. The need for more energy-efficient fixtures, coupled with the desire to creatively use colours to create a suitable ambience for the many different events held at…
Celestion continued its ongoing celebrations marking 2024 as the company’s centennial year by opening its doors at its Ipswich Headquarters to host an Open Day on September 13, featuring factory tours, technology demonstrations, and tours of the museum onsite. The morning of the Open Day was dedicated to Friends and Family of the Celestion staff and also included students, colleges, local societies, and community groups. The afternoon was reserved for Celestion customers and VIP guests to visit. The Open day focused on the show-and-tell areas of technology such as FEA (Finite Element Analysis), 3D printing, laser doppler interferometry, and Celestion’s…
Obsidian Control Systems has hired Edward Smith as the company’s new Product Support & Development Specialist. Smith is an authority in entertainment lighting control systems and a valued professional that Obsidian has been eager to bring on board for some time. “Like many say, patience is a virtue, and finding the right individual for this role was all about patience,” stated Koy Neminathan, Business Development Director at Obsidian. “The Obsidian team and I have been monitoring Edward for some time and we are delighted to welcome him on board. His skill set is exactly what we require and will accelerate…
Modulo Pi appointed MayCo, LLC as distributor of its media server solutions for the US market. This collaboration, effective October 1, 2024, will see MayCo distribute Modulo Pi’s comprehensive range of media servers throughout the United States. Modulo Pi’s media servers come as hardware + software platforms for the highest performance and reliability. The company adopts an innovative approach based on two systems, Modulo Player and Modulo Kinetic. Available in different hardware configurations to meet the needs and budget of any project, Modulo Player and Modulo Kinetic have become a trusted choice for industry professionals. The media servers have already…
Salle Odyssée, the cultural performance theatre at the Maison de la Culture complex in Gatineau, Québec, has installed a wide range of Ayrton and Robert Juliat lighting fixtures and a new grandMA3 console provided by Perfecson, also in Gatineau. All three brands are exclusively distributed in North America by ACT Entertainment. Salle Odyssée is a busy venue which daily hosts a variety of shows, including music and standup comedy. The new equipment is part of a CAD$5 million project, acquired over the last five years, for a state-of-the-art upgrade of the theatre. An AV equipment rental facility, an integrator and…
When The Smith Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors in March of 2012, it became a cultural hub for Southern Nevada. The Smith Center provides three venues for performances: Reynolds Hall, a 2,000-seat theatre; Myron’s, a 240-seat cabaret jazz club; and Troesh Studio Theater, a black box theatre that holds 250 people. Key to the centre’s success is the sound across each venue, made possible by the recent adoption of Allen & Heath mixing consoles. John Wrote, Head of Audio at The Smith Center, has been instrumental in shaping the facility’s sound since its inception. Faced with the…
Avolites announced the launch of its new Academy ‘Online Learning Platform’, which takes a ‘bite-sized’ learning approach and replaces the previous version launched in 2021. This exciting development for Avolites demonstrates the brand’s commitment to training across all its software programs worldwide. This new platform will mean anyone with an internet connection can access and learn to use Avolites software. At launch, the platform will have the Titan Intermediate (Level 1) training course available and contains over 70 short videos. All the individual videos are grouped into ‘lessons’ for ease of navigation. All the videos will have the option of…
