Tech Talk
A Wicked Production
VIDEO A Wicked Production by Cat Strom. As more and more video and projection technology is used in theatre, the role of the set designer is changing. While the technologies become cheaper and more readily available, shows have embraced the latest digital technology, to the point where video is now just one part of a…
Read MoreDiscussing The P3 Mix Channel: Revolutionizing Creative LED Programming
Presented by Martin Lighting The Martin range of P3-compatible creative LED and lighting fixtures has been growing steadily over the last eight years. But with the introduction of the latest Martin product families, including MAC Allure Profile, MAC Allure Wash PC and VDO Atomic Dot, a new function that revolutionizes the way of programming was…
Read More20 Questions with Craig Gordon
20 Questions with Craig Gordon by Cat Strom. Craig Gordon is an audio system engineer and FOH engineer for Peking Duk, The Presets, The Avalanches, Golden Features, and Bag Raiders. What are the 3 best things about your job? Travelling around the world. Meeting new people and working with some really talented artists and crew.…
Read MoreFKA Twigs
ROADSKILLS FKA Twigs by Cat Strom.Photo Credits: Troy Constable FKA twigs’ visually intoxicating new show Magdalene is a bold reimagining of how music can be staged by a recording artist in the 21st century. Internationally acclaimed songwriter, director and dancer, FKA twigs performed a one-night only show at Carriageworks for Vivid Sydney 2019. An FKA…
Read MoreBackwards Thinking
LISTEN HERE Backwards Thinking by Andy Stewart. Next time you make an album, do yourself a giant favour during the tracking phase (if you haven’t already) and reverse some, or all, the files on the multi-track timeline (if it’s a digital recording), or flip the tape upside down (if it’s on analogue tape). Now listen…
Read MoreThinking Outside the Square
CONTROL Thinking Outside the Square by ENTTEC’s VJ Suriya. At ENTTEC we make lighting controllers. It’s something we have been doing since we started out 20 years ago. We’re used to the idea of using our controllers to operate everything to do with lighting, whether it’s stage shows, nightclubs, architectural installs or everything in between.…
Read MoreSupport Act Wellbeing Helpline – 1800 959 500
You are no doubt aware that people in the music and creative industries experience symptoms of moderate to severe anxiety and depression at rates that can be 5-10 times higher than the general population. You would also be aware that maintaining good mental health is a great way to increase productivity and help maximise the…
Read MoreSimple AV control systems by Neets
CONTROL Simple AV control systems by Neets presented by Amber Technology. There are several multinational suppliers of enormously competent, all-encompassing AV control systems such as Crestron, Extron, AMX and Control 4. Products from these companies can be assembled into sophisticated control systems, which extend beyond the realms of AV into lighting, climate control, security and…
Read MoreQlab and Applescript Show Control
CONTROL Qlab and Applescript Show Control by Jamie Taylor Managing Director Australian Event Productions. The Ten Tenors audio brief is very simple: perfect sound in every venue, always. Having been with The Tenors for four years before getting a chance to mix their 2018 ‘Home For The Holidays’ Christmas tour in the USA, I knew…
Read MoreEverything But The Fader
CONTROL Everything But The Fader by Fraser Walker. A few years ago I saw the first iteration of a touchscreen console side of stage. There wasn’t a tactile fader in sight. I was baffled – how could you claim to mix audio without a fader? There are stories of Pink Floyd huddled around the EMI…
Read MoreHow gaming accidentally created an industry-leading product
CONTROL How gaming accidentally created an industry-leading product by Alex Hughes. While this may only be my second article for CX, I am confident when I make the following statement; “Online gaming streamers gave us the best tool this industry has seen in the last ten years.” The best part is most people never…
Read MoreExtending Media Server Control Beyond Projectors and LED Walls
CONTROL Extending Media Server Control Beyond Projectors and LED Walls by Clint Dulieu, Technical Sales QLD, Show Technology. The humble Media Server has come a long way since we were first introduced to Catalyst back in 2000. What was once somewhat of a niche product, a cute gimmick that allowed the lighting op to…
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