SUNRISE, FL – The just-introduced Ovation CYC 1 FC from CHAUVET Professional is raising the bar by lowering the profile of cyc lights Thanks to its unique close-to-the-ground housing, this sleek and silent cyc light can be positioned unobtrusively on the stage, and in the broadcast studio. Although its design is discrete and its operation […]
SUNRISE, FL – Versatility was the watchword at CHAUVET Professional when the company’s design team developed the new Rogue R1 Beam Wash. Capable of producing intense beam effects one moment and soft color washes the next, the compact fixture was engineered to be a flexible and reliable workhorse on any rig, whether on tours, or […]
SUNRISE, FL – Powerful enough to handle the demands of large concert venues, the new Maverick MK3 Profile from CHAUVET Professional also has the versatility needed to excel in a wide range of other applications from high-profile events and festivals, to broadcast projects. A fully featured 820W LED moving profile fixture, the Maverick MK3 Profile has […]
One of the reasons we chose this business, is because it seemed like it would always be fun. I mean think about it, the idea that we would never be chained to a 9 to 5 desk and have to wear a jacket to work has to be fun, right? For the most part, all […]
Truth in Lighting Every show you do is important to someone, so it better be important to you. Let’s be honest. The truth is that you will not necessarily enjoy every show you are running. I would be willing to bet that everyone who reads this at some point has uttered the words “I have […]
A few weeks ago, I was at an event where the focus was on some very impressive sculptures. I got there early enough to watch the lighting designer try to light the artwork in such a way as to make the event organizer happy. Her job was to light the sculptures to make them look […]
I recently made a trip that I have been putting off for far too long. I went to visit a school of higher learning to visit the instructors and see their facility set up and to get some insight as to what their program teaching methods were all about. I was pretty impressed with the […]
Its world series time, so lets throw some baseball terms into the mix! Planning and preparation are major keys to success in our industry. Everything from having your paperwork in order, to making sure that your cable cases are labeled and packed properly, to pre addressing your fixtures is supposed to make our lives […]
To all of the freshmen starting out on their Theatrical Technology (or other professional entertainment technology program with an emphasis on lighting) degrees, Welcome! So you decided to go against everyone’s advice and start down the path of making lights flash pretty colors. Good for you! Soon you will be proving everyone wrong and working […]
The Rogue R1 FX-B has found a home on Shinedown’s Most recent tour. Check out some rough fan videos of a few of their shows with these guys in action! Lighting Designer Sooner Routhier and Photon Thrower Carter Fulgham really did a great job making the Rogue R1 FX-B look amazing Thanks to Jake […]
So, there I was, presenting new gear to a group of industry experts when something that has never happened before to me, well, happened. I was showing off one of our new video drivers and explaining how it worked and what it could do for lighting designers, when I hear the most dreaded words ever; […]
June 23 and 24th were two amazing days at CHAUVET Professional. We hosted lighting and scenic designer Christian Choi and Martha Vasquez here at our offices in Sunrise, Florida. Along with Christian and Martha, we also invited several other designers into our offices to meet and share ideas. John Dickson of LD Systems, Brett Angstadt […]