Martin Eureka 3D

Eureka 3D is a real time sound modeller that creates sound generated images. The Eureka 3D system is designed to add realtime video effects to a video wall, projection screen or video-monitor.
All the functions are controlled by DMX-512 (32 channels). The sound-input is used to deform the 3D objects in realtime.
The Eureka 3D system behaves like a DMX-fixture with 32 channels:
- FADERS for luminance of video output, SOUND and LIGHT for 3D objects.
- PAN/TILT and ZOOM functions for the 3D camera position.
- GOBOS (Windows bitmaps BMP or Video IN) for backgrounds and mappings for 3D objects.
- RGB channels for the FOG between the background and 3D objects.
- COLOUR video filters changed by music or manual.
- 3D objects (Logos, faces, cylinders, cones, bottles,...) deformed by music.
- 2D and 3D texts can be "LIVE" added.
For the first time video-animation/logo-projections can be controlled by DMX-512. For the user it's just another DMX-fixture.
Applications include:
Product presentations: The LD can now project logos, pictures on video with the light controller, instead of using expensive gobos with fixtures.
TV-productions: Can use the colour filter effects, 3D objects for backgrounds.
Events: Sponser logos, video effects, live video and lights can be mixed together from one showlight controller.
Discos: Video animations, special effects can be programmed together with the lights for a perfect synchronised lightshow.
www.caseconsole.com/eureka3d/eureka3d.htm
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au

Mood Light from ULA


Each Mood-Light is 500mm x 500mm slim line panel. Ideal for decorative wall mounting or as an interactive work of art.
Create your own flow of light energy and colour changing effects. Ultra-bright light emitting diodes and changing intensity mix unlimited colours. Pre-programmed sequences evoke emotions and a sense of excitement. Active light functions enhance your moods and create visions.
Colour Range: millions of additive RGB colors with variable intensity
Source: ultra bright LED (light emitting diodes)
Source Life: predicted source life 50,000 hours under normal operating conditions
Control: IR Remote Control
Operating Temperature rang:e -15ºC ~ +55ºC
Storage Temperature range: -40ºC ~ +70ºC Power Supply: 90 ~ 240V AC I/P, 5V DC, 4A Output Power Supply listed UL and CE
AC Power: 2 meters length, detachable for worldwide use, listed UL and CE
DC Power Cord: 2 meters length, listed UL and CE
Operation Voltage: DC 5V
Current Consumption: 3A Max.
Backup Battery: 3V Lithium cell / 2 Years
Testing Condition Temperature: +25ºC ~ -2ºC Humidity 80% RH+/- 5% as standard testing condition
Dimensions: 50x50x3 cm
www.ula.com.au

DROPLET Automated Moving LED Luminaire
The droplet is an entirely new concept in lighting technology and lighting application. It's an automated moving LED luminaire utilizing the latest high power LED technology in the most compact design yet seen in architectural, display and entertainment lighting.
Designers Xilver claim the Droplet is the smallest and first moving LED luminaire with accurate 16 bit 360º pan and 260º tilt movement. It also has fully adjustable pan & tilt speed. The LED light source comparable to a 50-Watts halogen reflector bulb and has an expected lifetime of 100.000 hours.
It can produce virtually any colour you want very simple via HSI (Hue, Saturation and Intensity) colour mixing. Creates 16 million colours shades. It is possible to either produce fluent or lightning fast colour changes. The unique colour combining system produces a homogeneous coloured beam with no multi-coloured shadows.
Produces no infrared or UV radiation, which makes the Droplet extremely suitable for lighting vulnerable objects such as art and perishable goods.
Features
Controlled by DMX 512 on 11 channels (7 channels in reduced mode).
Full control of frequency and duration of the strobe.
0-100% fluent dimming.
Size Dia. x h: Ø 130 mm x 185 mm (Ø 5.11 in. x 7.25 in.).
The Droplet only weighs 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs).
Coated in any colour it can be integrated in virtually every environment.
Virtually silent because no fans used.
The Droplet can be mounted in any position you like.
Highly energy efficient with a maximum power consumption of only 35 Watts. The Droplet operates on a mains voltage ranging from 90-240 VAC, 50-60Hz.
The Droplet has a variable extension shaft with a maximum length of 35 cm (optional) that enables you to be even more creative in your lighting design.
Standard Included
10º, 18º and 30º lenses
Installation and instruction manual
1-year warranty program
Mounting plate
4 Rubber feet
Silver (RAL 9006), black (9005) or white (9003) housing
Optional
10º, 18º and 30º frost lenses
15 cm, 25 cm and 35 cm extension shafts
Custom RAL colors
DMX cables and connector
Power cable and connector
Droplet DMX Personality Setting
www.xilver.nl

Coemar FLEX series

Coemar's lab in Italy has developed three fixtures that they believe will set new standards in our industry. Coemar did some pre testing in the market already and the feed back was nothing less than great, they claim. Coemar also claim that these powerful units have more light output and more features than any moving head on the market. Coemar's brains and creators behind the FLEX also came up with 3 new patents (pending) and some of the features include:
1. Built in Barn Doors in our iWash Flex light, enabling real shapes in a wash light (Patent Pending)
2. Adjustable light output minimizing the lumens differences between the white beam and a colored beam - we call it 'Best Color System' (Patent Pending)
3. Adjustable power from 1200W to 2K for multi task requirements (Patent Pending). This means three things:

A. It has the lowest power consumption in its class, thus saving the client a lot of money (actually the 2K FLEX units have a lower consumption than any 1200 Watt fixtures on the market today - even at 2K consumption level!). This is obtained partly by the adjustable power supply and partly by the built-in Power Factor Corrector (PFC)
B. It reduces the overall fan noise according to the power required, hence enabling the units to be very silent for low noise venues
C. The units are very flexible, covering all applications of lights from 700W, over 1200W, up to our new powerful 2K FLEX - all in one unit!

4. Many new effect combinations in the iSpot Flex and iProfile Flex - giving more possibilities, more options and more freedom to customise a performance than any existing comparable light, claim Coemar.
www.coemar.it
Australian Distributor: Coemar De Sisti Australia www.cdaust.com.au

There's never been a better time to buy Stardraw AV!
Take advantage of this strictly limited offer and save money now! For the month of November you can order Stardraw AV online for $4,212.30* - that's a discount of $2,081.70!
And that's not all! Additional licenses are half price in November so extra licenses only cost $1,263.69* per seat!
Remember, Stardraw AV is a fast way to create professional designs; it's easy to use and contains over 24,000 high quality symbols of AV products.
Ordering now will also give you monthly updates for a full year - that's 250 new products plus a new program feature every month!
HURRY, OFFER ENDS NOVEMBER 30TH
For further details contact Stacey Baxter on (03) 9467 8666
* Approximate calculations based on exchange rate on 7.11.02
www.cdaust.com.au

I-Vision launches the I-Vex Flagstaff
The totally unique product is an illuminated flagpole, and embraces a broad spectrum of applications including the architectural, retail corporate branding, stadiums and events markets.
The I-Vex is currently available in three different versions - (1) as a wall-mounted pole (2) as a standard upright flagpole (3) as a mobile upright flagpole.
Variations in height can be achieved, but currently, the three standard lengths for the wall versions are 1.3, 2.3 and 3 metres. The uprights are available in three standard sizes - 4, 6 and 9 metres - and the mobiles come in 4 and 6 metre heights.
The wall mounting poles are available in fixed, user-definable colours, which can be matched to any standard Lee or Rosco gel colour, so offering a massive choice. The uprights are also available as fixed colours.
All three versions are available with CYM colour changing mechanisms, complete with onboard programmer. The latter offers a selection of factory settings or can be programmed up by the user and chased or crossfaded between colours, just like a normal colour-changing luminaire. The colour changing versions also have an additional serial port for linking to external controllers like lighting consoles.
The product blends a number of different technologies. It's constructed from weatherised materials, and built with a high wind resistance and practicality always to the fore. Erection has been designed to be quick, simple and fuss-free.
The I-Vex Flagstaff has been developed as an extension to i-vision's architectural work. Geoff Jones explains that it became apparent, when devising building lighting schemes, that it was equally as important to highlight structures with small localised lightsources in addition to washing large surface areas. It seemed logical to turn the common flagpole into a feature.
All I-Vex flagstaffs have conventional flag fixings so they can carry out their traditional role of flag flying. The wall-mounting poles tend to be used at the front of buildings, where space is an issue, and the uprights are often used in entrances.
The mobile versions are ideal for corporate and sponsorship branding. Offering the best of all worlds, by day they can be used for flying the flag and at night the flag is also illuminated from the radiance of the pole, as well as the poles looking extremely attractive in their own right - like an illuminated forest effect.
www.ivisionuk.com

Artistic Licence's Range of NEW Products Released
Power-Hub 4
Power-Hub 4 is a four port ethernet hub that supplies low voltage power via the data connection. The product is designed to support the forthcoming IEEE802.3af 'Power over Ethernet' standard.
Power-Hub 4 is housed in a robust extruded case designed to withstand the rigors of touring. An optional adapter allows simple conversion to truss mounting. All data connections use the latching Neutrik Ethercon connector.
The front panel provides a comprehensive range of indicators allowing fast fault analysis in show conditions.
Power-Hub 4 is compatible with all 10BaseT ethernet equipment including the Artistic License Art-Net range.
Power-Hub 4 is totally self managed with no user controls.
The ethernet power outputs are designed to detect whether the connected equipment is capable of using power over ethernet.
Power-Hub 4 is the first powered ethernet hub specifically designed for the rigors of the entertainment technology industry.
A new view on Networks
Artistic License were very pleased to announce the launch of Net-View at PLASA. The product is a software application that runs on all Windows CE or pocket PC products such as the Compaq iPAQ.
Net-View is a hand-held network tool for the Art-Net Ethernet Standard. The intuitive user interface allows all network devices to be monitored and configured. It even allows products to be updated with new firmware.
As Pocket PC devices support both cabled and wireless ethernet interfaces, Net-View can be used as a complete 'Rigger's Remote'.
Art-Net Alliance
The alliance of companies supporting the Art-net Ethernet Standard continues to expand rapidly. The member list currently stands at 25 including:
AC Lighting Ltd, ACT Lighting Inc, ADB, Barco, Doug Fleenor Design, ELC Lighting, Electronics Diversified, Enttec, Flying Pig, Goddard Design Co, High End Systems, I-Light Group, Jands Electronics Pty, IES, MA Lighting, Martin Professional, Medialon, Mediamation, SandNet, Touchlight Systems Ltd, Zero 88, Compulite, and Artistic License.
The Art-Net Standard allows over 250 Universes of DMX512 to be transported by Ethernet cable. This provides a very economical solution for the distribution of lighting data. Issues such as 'merging' are built into the Standard and no longer require separate products.
Strand Show-Net Converter
New and FREE from Artistic License is a software package that converts Strand Lighting's ShowNet Ethernet protocol to Art-Net Ethernet. The product allows Strand Lighting consoles to be used with Art-Net Ethernet products.
Ether-Lynx
Ether-Lynx is the latest product in the Artistic License Art-Net Range and replaces DMX-Hub. The product is housed in a single unit 19 inch rack case.
Ether-lynx is a DMX512 to Ethernet gateway. It provides an Art-Net Ethernet interface using the Neutrik Latching Ethercon Connector.
A total of four DMX512-A outputs and two DMX512-A inputs are available. Configuration is simplicity itself! Each DMX universe is assigned a number with a front panel rotary control. In more complex installations, all product configuration can be achieved via the network. Additionally, the front panel can be disabled.
The product supports firmware upgrade via the network connection, protecting the customer's investment and ensuring that the product can updated as product improvements are released.
Ether-Point
Ether-point is a wall plate termination point for Ethernet. The product provides two ethernet outputs using latching Ethercon connectors.
The rear panel provides 'krone' style punch down terminals for termination of the Cat5 cable. The product can be used with either UTP (un-screened) or STP (screened) cable.
DMX-Split RDM
DMX-Split RDM is a new distribution product for lighting data. It operates as a standard five output splitter when connected to current DMX512 equipment.
The product provides the required electronics for the forthcoming Remote Device Management RDM (BSR E1.20) standard. RDM is designed to allow two way communications over a standard DMX512 cable using the primary data link. RDM will provide numerous benefits, key amongst them the ability to set the DMX512 base address of moving lights from the console.
DMX-split RDM is microprocessor controlled, which allows it to support other bi-directional DMX512 protocols.
The product is housed in a robust extruded case designed to withstand the rigors of touring. An optional adapter allows simple conversion to truss mounting. DMX-Split RDM is totally self managed with no user controls.
Insta-Lynx
Insta-lynx is a Mid-Span Power Inserter for 10baseT Ethernet. It is used to both terminate building ethernet cables and also add low voltage power. This allows powered ethernet products such as Down-Lynx to be powered over the CAT5 cable.
The building cables are terminated to rear mounted 'Krone' style punch down connectors. Power is applied to these connectors via an electronic fuse at 170mA.
The front panel provides latching Neutrik Ethercon RJ45 connectors for connection to an external Ethernet Hub. No power is applied to the front panel connectors.
A total of twelve parts are provided. These are split into two banks of six. A power supply is required for each bank of six outlets. Insta-Lynx can also be used as a CAT5 termination panel.
Midi-Button
MIDI-Button is a compact wall point button panel with twelve press buttons. On-board electronics provides a configurable MIDI output that is used for remote control.
The products is designed to control numerous products including No-Worries TC and Grand-Master Flash!
When MIDI button is used in conjunction with the DMX512 real time recorder No-Worries TC, the user can configure the system to allow any combination of twelve macros to be assigned to the push buttons.
When MIDI-Button is used in conjunction with the PC based lighting console Grand-Master Flash!, the twelve push buttons emulate the PC keyboard function keys.
Australian Distributor: Coemar De Sisti Australia www.cdaust.com.au

Coemar's new Electronic Ballast versions of their iSpot 575w range
Coemar selected PLASA 2002 for the unveiling of the electronic ballast versions of two of their most popular fixtures.
The implementation of electronic ballast technology has enabled the iSpot 575EB and iWash 575EB to embrace significant competitive advantages, including: greater lamp control; brighter light output; Zap-effect electronic strobing of the lamp; reduction of size and weight by up to 40%, and power consumption by up to 50%.
According to Fausto Orsatti, Coemar's technical director, the combination of electronic ballast and a superior optical path have resulted in the brightest and most lightweight fixtures in their class.
"The ballast incorporates PFC (power factor correction) which, along with the reduction to half power, makes this very efficient indeed - in fact it's the complete 575.
The EB versions are comparable to fixtures drawing twice the current, producing light output comparable to 1200watt units."
In terms of the chassis, both products use ergonomic handles in a cosmetically-appealing, die cast, moulded plastic design. Both fixtures are DR1 (Display Replicator) ready, meaning that they are compatible with Coemar's new DMX diagnostic instrument.
"These fixtures have been introduced in direct response from the touring market for lighter, brighter products, and the reduced size will also benefit trucking and handling requirements, said Peter Kemp, Managing Director of Coemar De Sisti Australia."
The iSpot 575 provides an enormous range of capabilities including twin vari-speed gobo wheels (each holding six gobos) and twin colour wheels (each with six colours plus white, super imposable). It offers 538° of pan, 252° of tilt, as well as electronically-controlled dimming, vari-speed prism rotation; motorised iris and focusing lens.
The iWash provides 538° of pan, 260° of tilt; CMY colour mixing system (six colours plus white on colour wheel); rainbow, multi-colour and 'slide' effect (in which the colours can be synchronised with black-out shutter beam shaping device) - and numerous other features.
www.coemar.it
Australian Distributor: Coemar De Sisti Australia www.cdaust.com.au

Vari-Lite Adds to Series 1000TM Product Line
Changes to VL1000TM tungsten units provide greater options for lighting professionals
Riding the successful launch of its new flagship line of 1200-watt automated luminaires, Vari-Lite Inc. unveiled the new additions to its award-winning Series 1000TM inventory at LDI in Las Vegas. The inclusion of an onboard dimmer option in the VL1000 TM tungsten units will provide lighting professionals greater flexibility, added convenience and more options to satisfy their specific lighting needs.
"The expansion of our Series 1000 product range immediately after the introduction of our new Series 3000 products, shows that Vari-Lite is committed to the development of new automated lighting products and enhancements to our existing product line," said Vari-Lite President and COO Clay Powers. "Whatever designers need, we've got an automated light for the job."
The VL1000 ERS with onboard dimming eliminates the need for an external dimmer. Dimming functions can be controlled through a DMX console, allowing all of the functions of the lights to be controlled through a single source. The electronic dimmer, which is housed in the yoke arm of the fixture, makes the fixture cost efficient by eliminating many of the expenses for extra equipment, cabling and labour.
"There is a wide range of customers who want to use automated lights, but they are hesitant for one reason or another," said Bob Schacherl, Vari-Lite Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "By continually expanding our product range, we are reaching out to those users, while filling the needs of those who have used automated lights for years. These new products compliment our existing product line and give designers a wider palette from which to choose."
Vari-Lite also announced that all of the Series 1000, Series 2000TM and Series 3000TM products now come standard with a two-year warranty.
www.vari-lite.com
Australian Distributor: Jands www.jands.com.au

new wave truss
Total Structures have won their second LDI “Product of the Year” award in two years with new wave truss taking the honors in the Debuting Rigging and Hardware category.
That it is a truss is where the conventional thinking ends with new wave. It is the result of three years of ideas and concepts coming together to create a single, very special, product. The four most important of these ideas are construction, materials, connection and finishing.
new wave is constructed using a series of perforated plates that are bonded to the main chords that pass through them. This in turn allows a variety of materials to be used - all aluminum, Plexiglas and most popular of all a carbon fiber / aluminum hybrid. Added to this was a variation of last years Award winner, the OMNI connector. The rotating fork connection allows the truss to be assembled in an almost limitless variety of two and three-dimensional structural forms without custom fabrication.
The diversity of finishes, looks and branding opportunities is staggering. For example, the carbon fiber chords can be printed with custom textures, logos or messages or finished with a variety of Kevlar fabrics – on display were trusses that looked like they were made of wood, and a red and yellow woven fabric amongst a dazzling display of others.
The structural web can also be formed to carry a company logo or other pattern, fabulously displayed with the “Vegas” truss that had chords printed with playing cards and a structural web in the form of clubs, diamonds, hearts and spades. In addition, the web can be anodized prior to assembly, and therefore several colors can be accommodated within the same truss.
The “Standard” new wave product is comprised of black carbon fiber fabric finish chords, with bright aluminum web and is available in a 1ft increments up to 8ft (10ft will be available shortly).
It is an interesting comparison within the range that the carbon fiber hybrid is almost four times as strong as its aluminum counterpart over 20ft with a rated uniformly distributed load capability of nearly 900lbs.
www.totalstructures.com or visit the new wave website that should be on line shortly at www.newwavetruss.com

e:cue System
e:cue products base on a central programming software, that is able to program up to 4096 DMX channels, has a library with editor, effects engine, cues, cuelists, matrix text editor, test routines for moving lights, and so on. The DMX output devices are connected to PC via USB, serial or ethernet. Some of them have memory to leave show for stand alone mode. They can be externally triggered or by integrated keyboard. Furthermore the media engine comes along with real clock timer, sunrise timer, triggering on midi/smpte/digital I/O and much more. Audio and video are build in.
The e:cue system is based on a uniform windows programmer-software (programmer), which includes the design of complex light scenarios based on DMX network as well as powerful performance programming.
To transfer the programmed scenarios in real DMX data, there are special output devices available. In general the user distinguishes between a live-show and the stand-alone mode. During a live show the data of the programmer is directly transmitted to the connected devices. By using the stand-alone mode, all devices work self-sufficiently after programming. Several interfaces such as USB, serial, ethernet guarantee a secure connection to PC.
The show controller is the central element of control for the entire show performance. Flexible interaction and various interfaces guarantee a independently defined usage and a syncronization with foreign equipment.
Live
During a live show all data of the programmer are directly transfered into real DMX data. The portable twilight including USB interface reproduces one of eight available DMX universes. If, in addition to that, the faderunit is connected as well, the user works with a portable light desk. It is also possible to connect several twilights simultaneously to the computer.
Automatic show
Smaller automatic programs can be realised by the help of the nano. The show of the programmer can be saved in the memory of the nano and be reproduced when provided with current. Limited user intervention (external keys or MIDI) on the saved scenarios is available by the interface control one. An external timer makes the start of the show independent from day and time.
Show control
The media engine is the central control element due to its replay unit and performance control. It warrants a perfect performance of the show and provides a flexible interaction in the current programming by various interfaces and user terminals. The integrated MP3 player and the output of image-data (VGA out) makes a multi media design possible. All programming and input of media data are made by the programmer. An easy intervention into the show can be done by a wireless connection.
The syncronization with additional applicators via MIDI, SMPTE, Ethernet, Seriell ect. offers a broad spectrum of applications.
Programmer
Software for scene- and performance programming by windows
The e:cue programmer is a powerful windows-based program to create complex light scenarios. Furthermore the software functions as a user interface for the interactive performance control of the media engine. The familiar concept of cues and cuelisten makes the access to the designing of multi media event worlds easier. The program package communicates as a central element with all products made by e:cue.
Shows created by the programmer can be replayed live or be transmitted to external devices for later reproduction.
Faderunit
Stable keyboard and faderunit for connection to the programmer or the media engine.
The faderunit provides the popular, conventional user elements of a light desk. By connecting to a laptop, working with the programmer-software becomes a lot easier today. In a specially designed metalcase there are 13 faders and 73 keys, providing a direct access to central functions of the programme. Five oil-seated jogdials warrant a high quality tuning of parameters of single lighting parameters. In connection with a DMX output device (nano or twilight), the laptop becomes a high level console. The faderunit can be connected to the media engine as well. By doing so, the user has an option for a limited intervention in the programmed show.
NANO
DMX Ausgabegerät output device for the programmer with stand-alone function.
The easiest and cheapest possibility to transfer the output of the programmer into DMX data/ is the nano. The nano is a small und very robust box which can create up to 256-DMX-channels directly from the laptop. One can even connect several nanos simultaneously to the computer via RS232. But the original idea of the nano is based on his stand-alone-mode. The programmed show can be saved in the memory of the nano and be replayed by the device itself. This way, up to 32 DMX channels can be used which makes the nano an ideal instrument for simple automatic tasks. The water proof case with optional wall holders is made for outdoor usage as well. The control box one allows a syncronization of programmed cues with external keys and Midi-Signals for flexible interaction.
Twilight
DMX output device (DMX512) for the programmer with USB interface.
If you want the complete DMX spectrum including 512 channels, the e:cue twilight is made for you. Connected to the computer via USB interface, no extern netadapter is necessary and one out of eight DMX universes, available in the programmer, is reproduced. Of course you can also work with several twilights simultaneously connected to your computer (maximum of eight pieces / 4096 channels). The stable water proof case with optional wall holders is made for outdoor usage as well.
Media Engine
Performance control and replay unit with integrated MP3 player.
The media engine, highlight of the e:cue product family, is a complete media- and performance control. Not only that this applicator can reproduce the shows made by the help of the programmer. Further equipment can be syncronized as well. Interfaces for DVD players, HD recorders and other medias provide a wide range of user facilities. The integrated MP3 player as well as the the beamer support (VGA out) are additional facilities of the system that could be used escpecially in museums or amusement parcs.
The connection between programmer and media engine by ethernet (tcp/ip) is extremly future oriented. The optional wireless LAN offers an easy control of all actions.
E:node
Ethernet to DMX512 Gateway and DMX512 Replay Unit
The new devices e:node512 and e:node1024 offer state of the art DMX512 technologie for a very interesting price.
Both devices can work as DMX512 gateway for use with the freely available e:cue Programmer software or with the e:cue media engine. Furthermore both devices work also in stand alone mode. In this mode a preprogrammed show can be
easily uploaded into the devices and than be replayed without PC or Laptop.
e:cue are currently looking for distributors.
www.ecue.tv

LDI Report: LDI 2002 Award Winners Announced
A panel of industry experts has selected the winners of the annual LDI Awards, for excellence in the field of entertainment design and technology. Winners are selected from among LDI exhibiting companies and individual designers worldwide. The 2002 LDI Awards are the entertainment technology industry's highest accolade.
At this year's LDI, new product categories were created. There are now two different overall categories for the product awards; Product of the Year and Debuting Product/Promising Prototype. To qualify as a Product of the Year, the product must have been released in the past year and be shipping. If a product is introduced at LDI for the first time, it qualifies as a Debuting Product/Promising Prototype. This award will honor originality and daring conceptual leaps.
The following products, companies, and designers were honored at this year's LDI show as the best in the entertainment technology industry:
Wally Russell Award - James Fuller
Lighting Designer of the Year, Entertainment - Bill Klages
Lighting Designer of the Year, Architecture - Steven Rosen
Lighting Designer of the Year, Themed Project - Tracy Eck
Sound Designer of the Year - John Leonard
Product of the Year, Lighting/Entertainment - Entertainment Technology (division of Genlyte Thomas Group) Intelligent Raceway
Product of the Year, Lighting Accessory - City Theatrical WDS Wireless Dimming System
Product of the Year, Lighting Tools and Software - Design and Drafting LD Assistant Ac with Vizlink
Product of the Year, Sound - Klark Teknik DN9340 Helix Digital Equalizer
Product of the Year, Rigging and Hardware - ACT Enterprises (distributed by City Theatrical) Moving Light Hanger
Product of the Year, Rigging and Hardware, Honorable Mention - H & H Specialties Rope Lock and Safety Lockout
Product of the Year, Widget - TentTec, O-Bag
Debuting Product/Promising Prototype of the Year, Lighting/Entertainment - -Philips Lighting Company ST250HR Lamp
Debuting Product/Promising Prototype of the Year, Lighting/Architecture - Lighting Services Inc BP150 Series Metal Halide Framing Projector
Debuting Product/Promising Prototype of the Year, Lighting Accessory - Derksen Lichttechnologie (distributed by Image Projection) Gobo Top
Debuting Product/Promising Prototype of the Year, Lighting Tools and Software - John McKernon (distributed by City Theatrical) Lightwright 4
Debuting Product/Promising Prototype of the Year, Scenic Effects - Pani Projection and Lighting Vertriebs GmbH E-Slide Video Accessory
Special Award for Product Innovation - Diagonal Research and Delicate Production NEV Series 6 Video Switcher
Debuting Product/Promising Prototype of the Year, Rigging and Hardware - ACT Enterprises Inc. (distributed by City Theatrical) Cheseborough
Debuting Product/Promising Prototype of the Year, Rigging and Hardware - Total Structures Inc. New Wave Truss
Cool New Product - Optispace, iball
Best Laser Display - OmniSistem Lights
Best Laser Display, Honorable Mention - Laser Fantasy International
Best Small Booth Design - Penn Fabrication
Best Large Booth Design, Honorable Mention - Robe
Best Large Booth Design - Coemar
Creative Use of Light - High End Systems
www.ldishow.com

Derksen Gobo Top Projector
Now you can add projection capability to any 35W or 50W MR16 low-voltage multi-mirror lamp. Just attach GoboTop®, insert your image (metal gobo or Chromgobo®) and direct it to any surface close by. Use GoboTop® with: Floor and Table lamps, Pendants, Cable systems, Bridge spots, In display cases - Any low-voltage system that supports MR16 lamps.
GoboTop® measures just 3.4 by 2.2 inches and weighs about 3 ounces. GoboTop® is ideally suited to project images over short projection distances (15 to 36 inches or more, depending on ambient light).
Use GoboTop® to: Add accents in light to walls, tabletops or product displays, Communicate ideas, concepts, directions, or prices Promote new products or product lines, services, special offers or events.
GoboTop® can be used with metal gobos for simple black & white images or with DERKSEN Chromgobo®s, if complex or coloured images are required. Derksen provide a standard selection of images in both black and white and in colour.
www.derksen.com
Australian Distributor: Enlightening Australia 02-9918-7225

LDI2002: Beacon Announces the Black Line Professional Gobo Series
Beacon AB of Sweden, a leading developer of innovative gobo and thin film technology for the entertainment, media, and event markets introduces Beacon Black Line gobos, glass gobos with one side coated black to eliminate halos and reflections of the image when projecting.
The Black Line gobo comes mounted in a black anodized aluminum ring. This ring will cover the align marks and also protect from mechanical stress. Beacon Black Line gobos will be manufactured in eight basic sizes, adding flexibility with 19 sizes of black rings to mount the gobo into. "After months of research and thorough testing we are very proud to present this product line, which we believe will meet the highest quality demands," says Micke Tannemyr, founder and CEO of Beacon AB. Beacon Black Line gobos will be available from Gobo Group members before the end of the year.
www.beacon.nu
The Beacon process in Australia is available from Gobotech www.lbd.com.au

ADB Axis - a major innovation in beam shaping
The Axis cool beam zoom profile gives finger tip control of 360° rotating shutters and gobos, zoom, focus and iris... from any position around! Beam shaping as never seen before, the answer to making your job easier.
Features include: 15°-30° and 25°-50° Zoom Profiles; 800W halogen axial lamp; dichroic glass reflector for low gate and beam temperature; light output higher than with a 1200W conventional profile; B size gate for maximum gobo definition; patented, integrated, endless rotating shutter system with four 360° rotating shutters; slide-in iris diaphragm + one 360° rotating gobo (or 2 gobos without iris); and patented ring control of all functions; Independent filament position and spot / even adjustments.
Also there is access to all controls from any position around the spotlight, stepless yoke positioning along the spotlight for balance adjustment as well as optional and retrofitable motorisation of all functions.
Axis Automated is a motorisation kit that is retrofitable and affordable. Remote, finger tip control of all beam shaping functions + pan & tilt is possible. Light output and silent operation as required in a Theatre, a Concert Hall, or TV Studio.
Features include: 3-phase stepping motors and no fan ensure true noise-free operation; absolute sensor technology = no noisy pan & tilt reset; DMX / Ethernet control (ACN ready) from any lighting console with moving light capability; fixture parameters available on ADB's website; and colour control thru scroller for perfect colour matching with multiple spotlights.
www.adb-ttv.be
Australian Distributor: LSC www.lsclighting.com.au

James Thomas Engineering launches two environmentally friendly white LED products at LDI
LDI 2002 in Las Vegas is the location chosen by UK-based James Thomas Engineering to launch the first two high brightness white LED products in their revolutionary Pixelrange - solid state lighting using high-brightness light emitting diodes.
The Pixelpar 660tw (tungsten white) and the Pixelpar 87tw feature the same energy-efficient characteristics as the complementary colour mixing Pixelrange that was launched at PLASA in September.
These fixtures are ideal for a myriad of applications including architectural, retail and feature lighting, and also for home use where not colour mixing is required
The Pixelpar 660tw's main technical features include maximum power consumption of just 80 watts, and an incredible Lux intensity of 9000 at one metre. The beam angle is 10 degrees, and the fixture's LED matrix consists of 440 daylight white LEDs and 215 yellow LEDs. The patent-pending heat exchanger is switchable between tungsten and daylight colour temperature and the led matrix is mounted on our patent pending heat exchanger which is easily removed to enable easy upgrade when higher brightness leds become available.
There's no radiated heat within the beam, and the predicted lifetime is 100,000 hours.
The Pixelpar 87tw's maximum power consumption is just 8 watts, giving a Lux Intensity of 1232 Lux at 1 metre, and a beam angle of 10 degrees. The LED matrix consists of 60 daylight white LEDs and 27 yellow LEDs, and again the patent-pending heat exchanger is switchable between tungsten and daylight colour temperature. The LED matrix is mounted on the heat exchanger, which is easily removed for simple upgrade when higher brightness LEDs become available. There's no radiated heat at all within luminaire's beam of light, and the predicted lifetime is a massive 100,000 hours
James Thomas Engineering's Pixelrange series of LED lighting fixtures now qualifies as an energy-efficient approved product under the UK government's Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) Scheme. This allows UK companies investing in Pixelrange LED lighting products to qualify for 100% tax relief on their capital expenditure.
www.pixelpar.com
Australian Distributor: Clearlight Shows www.clearlight.com.au

Avolites launches the Diamond 4 Elite at LDI 2002
The console is streamlined to offer the maximum power and functionality in the minimum physical space, recognising the ever-growing need in all applications to use FOH and control spaces expediently.
The D4 Elite offers all the features of the full sized Diamond 4, in a smaller chassis with 14 submasters and 96 assigned playbacks, with direct access to 96 fixtures via Legend Cells (re-assignable preset playbacks).
Both D4 products have been developed in parallel. Avolites wanted to offer a physically smaller console in the range that still had the flexibility and versatility for which it's products are renowned.
The D4 and the D4 Elite are fully disk compatible, and the Elite features all the software functions of the larger desk, addressing the whole spectrum of production situations.
For those with a relaxed programming schedule, the D4 Elite's direct access control surface offers intuitive and fluid programming, that will realise the full potential of the lighting design. Conversely, for those time-pressed moments when an LD has just minutes to programme a spectacular show - the D4 Elite offers immediate access to a powerful 'instant' toolkit.
New Features include :
14 Fixed Playbacks
96 Assigned Playbacks
1000 plus Fixtures & Channels
96 Direct Access Programming Palettes
Multiple times & overlap on Attributes & Fixtures
Logical, informative Cue Viewing Environment
Additional 'live' operation facilities
Enhanced Theatre Plotting features
Electronic legending for Palettes, Groups & Fixtures
Dual Theatre & Multiple cue-list playbacks
Fully automatic configuring of Palettes & Groups
Enhanced Ethernet capabilities
The electronic legending increases speed of set-up and allows the automatic configuration of a huge programming Palette.
The D4 Elite significantly expands the number of Palettes, injecting yet more potency into this important feature. Greater processing power ensures faster access and response time for all functions. Instant Access features like the live recall of 'Palettes' during the show is a hallmark of Avo operators. This single feature has contributed to Avolites consoles dominating festival multi-user control set ups everywhere.
Increased software capabilities and dual VGA monitors make the console even more versatile, logical and fast to programme. Naturally, the D4 Elite also retains the hands-on intuitive feel that's made Avolites' desks the most popular 'live' operation consoles worldwide.
www.avolites.com
Australian Distributor: ULA www.ula.com.au

Le Maitre launching the next generation of high performance foggers - Show Fogger Pro
Le Maitre's latest fog machine has an impressive output - 30-40% more fog than its G100 predecessor. This simple yet extremely effective fog machine incorporates a large heating block, a powerful whisper-quiet pump, and cutting-edge Rapid Change Technology
Le Maitre boast a one-year warranty on all parts and service, a lifetime warranty on the heat exchanger, plus the best after-sale service in the industry
A large one-gallon integrated fluid tank prevents leaks and drips, a special hammer-tone finish resists scratches and wear, and a built-in handle balances off a sleek, rugged chassis
The Show Fogger Pro comes standard with a 25 ft. deluxe remote, an onboard microprocessor, a built-in hose adapter, and a spare replacement Rapid Change Block Rebuild Kit, all for much less than any other fogger in its class.
www.lemaitrefx.com
Australian Distributor: ULA www.ula.com.au