Author: AV News

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today announced the inaugural Sphere XO Student Design Challenge – a first-of-its-kind partnership with the greater Las Vegas community that for the very first time, gives select members of the general public the opportunity to see their art featured on the Exosphere. The Sphere XO Student Design Challenge is a collaboration between Sphere and the Clark County School District (CCSD) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) that will provide more than 100,000 Clark County-based students with an unprecedented opportunity to create art for the Exosphere. Eight student winners ranging from elementary school through college…

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Blu Digital Group, a premier provider of media and entertainment digital media services and software, has announced the opening of its operations in Montreal, Québec. This expansion is set to offer a complete array of post-production, localization, and distribution services for both existing and new clients in the region. “We are thrilled to establish our presence in Montreal, a strategic move that underscores our commitment to global expansion and our dedication to providing comprehensive media services,” said Paulette Pantoja, CEO of Blu Digital Group. “This new operation not only broadens our geographical footprint but also strengthens our ability to meet…

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In a world often dominated by chaos, disruption and uncertainty, finding an oasis of calm that facilitates well-being is more welcome than ever. That’s why, for many, the ability to recharge and recalibrate in the company of a compassionate, caring and understanding support network, is an invaluable lifeline. This is especially true following the anxieties experienced by many during and after the pandemic. In light of this – and with mental health and well-being now front of mind for all – a new project aims to support those in society who are most vulnerable to the challenges that life presents.…

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PMC Commercial Interiors, based in the Carolinas, has for many years been a leader in designing and supplying the latest in commercial interior design and workplace technology. In a new development, PMC, with A.Visual, its in-house integration division, has recently opened an experience centre to showcase workspaces that enhance the way people and organizations collaborate through technology. A variety of Avocor displays have been used throughout the venue to create a truly immersive and interactive experience for visitors. The new PMC A.Visual Experience Centre opened earlier this year with work beginning on the 13,000 ft² facility in May 2022. The…

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PPDS has announce the installation of 13 “game-changing” Philips interactive displays at Oracle Red Bull Racing’s renovated MK-7 marketing team offices in Milton Keynes, sending team collaboration and creative capability into overdrive. Signalling the latest evolution of an ever-deepening partnership with the reigning Formula One World Championship Team – for which PPDS has been an official Team Supplier since 2022 – this exciting new project continues Oracle Red Bull Racing’s relentless focus on leading from the front both on and off the track and adhering to its internal motto: ‘to win and to do it differently’. Housed in ORBR’s spectacular…

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UK touring musicals I Should Be So Lucky and Just For One Day have one thing in common – both utilise Brompton Technology LED processing and INFiLED displays provided by audio visual equipment rental company, Stage Sound Services (SSS). The combination delivers a noticeable difference in colour reproduction, especially at lower brightness levels. SSS worked with system designer and engineer, Dan Trenchard, and video designer, Andrzej Goulding, on both productions to deploy LED equipment to great effect on these highly successful shows. Phil Hurley, SSS’s owner, notes that with 95 percent of their work being theatre specific, staying at the…

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  “Finally, there’s a wireless microphone that knows how you work, so you don’t need to learn how it works.” Wireless microphones allow presenters to move freely around the room without being tethered to a microphone stand or podium. They can engage with the audience, demonstrate exercises or experiments, and create a more dynamic and interactive presentation. But traditional wireless microphone systems require significant technical expertise to set up and configure properly.  Most systems operate in the UHF TV band, which makes careful coordination of frequencies necessary to prevent interference from local TV stations and other wireless systems in the building. …

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AVN: Nice to meet you Steven, can you tell us a little about your role and background? C: I am Steven Cogels and the Global Director of Business Development for PlexusAV (www.plexusAV.com). I have held various roles within the IT, AV and Broadcast Industries and previously worked for the parent company of PlexusAV, who are called Sencore (www.sencore.com). AVN: So who are Sencore, for those of our readers who are unfamiliar? SC: Sencore are a Global Leader in the Broadcast sector, who back in 2022 realised that the next major convergence of technology outside of AV & IT, was…

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Game Volt Arena a 5m x 5m / 16’ x 16’ transparent platform that delivers multiple technology-enhanced, fast-paced, interactive competitive experiences as the perfect accompaniment to F&B and leisure destinations. Game Volt creates social gaming environments that through high spectator value are proven to increase dwell time and deliver strong ROI through repeatability and secondary spending. The Arena follows the huge success of its Supercharged Shuffle, a technology-infused interactive version of the classic table shuffleboard, which is currently being rolled out to Dave & Buster’s locations across North America and leisure destinations globally. The Arena has been designed to take…

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Imaginary Pictures is a new service to ‘beam’ people and products anywhere in the world. Becoming known as ‘holoportation’, the technology allows high-quality 3D models to be transmitted anywhere in real-time, using an innovation developed by Los Angeles technology company Proto. Based in London and Manchester, with capability across the UK and Ireland, Imaginary Pictures provides a complete end-to-end service from capture to broadcast. The holograms can be displayed as a full-sized box similar to a telephone box, known as the Proto Epic, or a smaller desktop box, the Proto M. As well as used for live interactive communications, the…

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