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Online Exclusive: Portland Center Stage Goes Platinum

The first historical renovation of a performing arts venue to achieve a Platinum LEED certification from the US Green Building Council, the Gerding Theatre at the Armory is the new home of Portland Center Stage in Portland.

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LDI Product Pick: LED100 From Doug Fleenor Design

Doug Fleenor Design’s LED100 is a 100W wireless power source that supplies power and data for up to two Philips Solid-State Solutions ColorBlast LED fixtures or Altman Lighting SpectraPARs, as well as Philips Solid-State Solutions iColor Cove, and similar products...

Pyrotek Special Effects Adds Flare To 2008 Rogers Cup

Pyrotek Special Effects Inc. added an extra level of excitement to one of tennis’s top international tournaments this summer...

On The Live Blog: Creating Previsuals...How Far Is Useful ?

Today we’re going full bore at the studio creating scenic previsuals for a PBS special...

The Projection Master Classes At LDI Preview

Creative consultants Bob and Colleen Bonniol of MODE Studios explore the present and future of projection design and technology at the Live Design Projection Master Classes...

LDI Product Pick: Vaddio’s Quick-Connect CCU

Vaddio’s Quick-Connect CCU is the first camera control unit for Sony Robotic PTZ cameras...

Media Server Training At LDI2008

If you are interested in projection, get your hands on today’s most cutting-edge technology and learn from the experts...

Broken Windows: Why Won’t The Mac Vs. Microsoft Issue Just Go Away?

The evolution of the personal computer over the last twenty years has been exemplified by the struggle between Apple, Inc. and the Windows-based universe...

The Future? Who Needs It?

I’ve been in three separate conversations over the past week with individuals who work in projection technology, video art, and media design that have revolved around or at least touched upon the idea that interactive media is the future of the electronic media for the stage...

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Stay Ahead Of The Crowd At LDI2008

Want a hot tip on how to get ahead in the entertainment design and technology field? Simple! Attend LDI2008...

New Six-Pack And Twelve-Pack Conference Options Available At LDI2008

Everybody needs a six-pack: a six-pack, or twelve-pack of LDI conference sessions that is ...

Francis Laporte To Present Case Study On Criss Angel Believe At LDI2008

French-Canadian projection designer Francis Laporte will lead a case study discussion about the projections in Criss Angel Believe, Cirque du Soleil's newest resident show in Las Vegas opening this fall at the Luxor...

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LDI Conference and Tradeshow

October 20-26, 2008 · Las Vegas, Nevada

North America's leading trade show for entertainment design and technology. Over 10,000 attendees and 400 exhibiting companies, plus outdoor stages at MixLive. Professional training includes the LDInstitute, Backstage Las Vegas, and the Live Design Projection Master Classes.

Master Classes

Live Design Master Classes

May 16-22, 2008 · New York City

With professional-level training by top visual and sound designers, the Live Design Master Classes at NYU and the XL LED Lab in Manhattan are must-attend events for lighting, projection, sound designers specializing in theatre.

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