A software upgrade for ETC’s iRFR has a number of new features, with several specifically designed for the Apple iPad. ETC also provided controls for Chocktaw Casino’s special effects in Oklahoma.

When running the iRFR application on an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, these new features include a Cue Playback Display, which offers playback controls of the master cue list and shows the current cue and dynamic duration, as well as several previous and pending cues. A similar tool, the Cue List Display, provides the same information, but doesn’t have playback controls.

An additional new feature is a Pan/Tilt display that provides ETC axis controls on the Eos product line. Also, a new Encoder Display – only on the iPad – allows users to create a page of encoders, which can be moved and resized as desired using standard Apple navigation techniques.

Finally, the new Console Connect List creates a list of different consoles to connect to.

All profits from iRFR application purchases are put toward ESTA’s Behind the Scenes program in North America and its British equivalent. Light Relief.

For vacationers on the road to the Choctaw Casino Resort, the guest experience begins on the approach to the hotel, with the series of LED-illuminated, color-changing pylons that flank the boulevard. Drawing up to the resort, motorists see a circle of nine obelisks around an entry fountain that incorporates not only dramatic water effects, but lighting and fire. Inside, guests are greeted with a second fountain -- a dazzling water-curtain programmed to change colors and water quantity as a kinetic backdrop to a buffalo sculpture. The synchronized magic of all these scenic effects – as well as the entire exterior LED wash lighting of the building -- is performed by ETC Unison Mosaic show controllers.

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GAMPRODUCTS, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA recently introduced the GAM Remote Relay, a new addition to the GAM GO-LITE system. The Remote Relay can handle loads up to 4,000 watts.

For more information about the GAM GO-LITE, contact GAMPRODUCTS, INC., 4975 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019; 323-935-4975; fax 323-935-2002, or www.gamonline.com.

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Rose Brand’s newest blog post highlights the grand vision of event designer Matthew David for a Lincoln Center gala. Using Rose Brand’s Lightbox fabric digitally printed with the iconic skyline of New York, Mr. David of 360 Design Events LTD. used the virtues of this fabric and printing process to extraordinary effect. To see more visit blog.rosebrand.com.

Photo/360 Design Events

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In Universal Pictures’ Get Him to The Greek, Director of Photography Robert Yeoman, ASC and Gaffer John Vecchio knew that the concert finale, the payoff of the comic road trip adventure, had to deliver visually. They turned to Production Resource Group (PRG) and Lighting/Video Designer Bryan Faris to create the iconic rock performance.

PRG Distribution North America also announced their distribution partnership for North America, Mexico, Central America and South America with electric chain hoist manufacturer ChainMaster.

Photo/Universal Pictures

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