HOLIDAY AUDIO VISUAL TRENDS
The use of creative lighting can really change an atmosphere or setting by adding layers and depth to exiting or temporary décor. The holiday season is the perfect time to amaze people with lighting technology creativity. VIDEO WALLS A video wall can be configured in many ways which makes it a great option for immediate scenery change. Adding textured lighting …
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FIBARO
The home automation market continues to rapidly grow and evolving technology only makes it seem more obtainable. The days of extremely high priced only options seem to be fading and now home automation can be a realistic addition to any home. Ease of use is one of the top reasons some people may feel intimidated by the high technology it …
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APP ENABLED SMART BULBS
It is hard to imagine what gadget isn’t capable of working with Bluetooth technology these days. A rapidly improving “gadget” is a light bulb in this case. With the use of the very popular Bluetooth Smart (which allows billions of previously disconnected devices to join a connected world), specialized light bulbs can be used anywhere there is a socket. To …
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TOP TRENDS IN LIVE EVENTS
Live events have grown tremendously in the recent years due to a few factors. For one, the music industry has to rely heavily on concert touring to replace revenues offset by digital distribution and piracy. Secondly, sporting events continue to get bigger as do the venues they are being held at, creating automatic exposure to millions of people. Lastly, technological …
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WIRELESS SOUND SYSTEMS
Portable PA systems haven’t had the greatest reputation in the past. Often, people think of a battery-powered box with built-in handles intended for generic field work in temporary venues. However, thanks to technology, those boxes have been sounding a lot better and have acquired a standard for of technology: wireless production. In return, they have become much more user-friendly aiming …
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Using Lighting for Holiday Events
Lighting and video technology can play a very big part of setting the perfect seasonal ambiance for holiday events indoors or outdoors. Simple options are a quick fix in providing accurate sound and audio. For example, lighting can be situated for a podium, stage, décor, logo imaging and/or drapery. These fairly straight-forward examples can be elaborated for the holiday season. …
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Video Mapping
Video mapping (aka projection mapping) is a projection technology used to turn objects (of all shapes) into a display surface for video projection. Specialized software is used to warp and mask the projected image to make it fit perfectly on irregularly shaped screens. This technique is becoming very popular with artists and advertisers who can add extra dimension, optical illusions …
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Digital Signage
In this day and age, jaw-dropping visuals are easy to come by in the name of advertising. Video-walls, custom-shaped screens and video columns are always part of any concert and really seem to engage an audience. More recently, digital signage is going beyond the screen to create a more sensory experience that is entertaining and effective. To get a better …
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Why is lighting so important for events?
Lighting is definitely one of the most important aspects of an event. It can give depth and ambiance to an event space as well as tie together other conditions of an event, such as slideshow presentations, seating, and sound. Four Elements of Event Lighting There are four elements of great lighting that further explain the importance of carefully integrating it …
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