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January 2008

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  • Dec. 24, 2008
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    It's Alive!

    Check out all the stories that made the cover of Live Design in 2008. From theatre to concerts, from Broadway to Paris, here is one of our cover newsmakers of the past year. With Dance of the Vampires, Dracula The Musical, and Lestat quickly staked through the heart, tunesmiths have been looking for properties other than bloodsuckers......More
  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    Joy To The World

    Visual designer Bryan Hartley makes no bones about it: He has gone over-the-top for the 2007-2008 Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) tour, his eighth outing...More
  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    Winter Park

    In its quest to expand beyond touring tent shows and resident high-tech spectaculars, Cirque du Soleil has tackled the kids' market with Wintuk, which...More
  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    Playground Set

    When the Merce Cunningham Dance Company plans a multimedia event, it's not just a show; it's a Dubbed the Playground MinEvent, the live outdoor production...More

Go

  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    24-Hour Projection People

    For most projects, a blank canvas is usually the starting point, not the end result, but Hampshire, UK-based Julian Taylor Design Associates (www.juliantaylordesignassociates.com)...More
  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    Five Questions For Christien Methot, Lighting Designer

    As founder of design one, you work quite a bit on special events. What are some of the most common challenges you face as a designer? Special events are...More
  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    What I'm Using Now: Yahoo SiteBuilder

    Can anyone remember the last time you pulled out your design portfolio? I bet it had something to do with grad school. The day of paper is done. Clients...More
  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    It's Magic

    For the Autostadt of Volkswagen in Germany, an estimated 10,000 spectators viewed the musically synchronized Magic Waters every evening over a period...More
  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    What I'm Using Now: Soft Goods

    I cannot stop raving about an item from Atomic Design Studios, the Honeycomb. Besides assembling in a snap, the versatility of this product makes it a...More
  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    Game Show

    Design for the booth for Atronic Group, a global provider of casino gaming equipment and services, at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) began in March last...More
  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    Who's Doing What

    Director/set designer Bernard Utzan (with Claude Girard), costume designer Cynthia Savage, and lighting designer Donald Thomas have collaborated on the...More

Envision

  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    Small Show, Big Looks

    Small Show, Big Looks that was the topic given to me for this month's bit of wisdom. Discuss the challenges that you face when there's very little to...More
  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    The Wrong Switch Can Spoil The Show

    A few weeks ago, I was out of town attending a trade show and doing what most people do in that situation: spending eight hours a day on the show floor...More

Build

  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    Big River, Small Stage

    Problem The University of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre has launched some notable Broadway careers. Students graduate knowing how to sing, act,...More

Tech

  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    How Sharp Is That Gobo?

    How sharp is that gobo? Isn't that something like asking how long is a piece of string? The answer to both these questions would appear to be highly subjective....More
  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    Sound Product Of The Month: Lectrosonics TM400

    Who doesn't like EQing a room? I mean, you have all the power in your hands. You choose the music. You choose the pink noise level. You get to say, “I will now listen to Steely Dan.” And then you get to twist all of those knobs. The lights bounce, and the LEDs pulsate. It is dizzying, exhilarating. It's boring. Let's get real. Does anyone really enjoy listening to pink noise for an hour?...More
  • Feb. 6, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    Product Of The Month: VectorWorks Spotlight 2008

    In 2000, Diehl Graphsoft merged with Nemetschek AG of Munich, Germany to become Nemetschek North America. Recently, Nemetschek launched VectorWorks 2008, including VectorWorks Spotlight 2008, the 2D and 3D design software for the entertainment industry....More
  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    Product News

    Mac Tech HPL 12 Mini Dino Light Bardwell & McAlister Mac Tech HPL 12 Mini Dino lights are suitable for concert, film, and television applications. Manufactured...More
  • Jan. 1, 2008
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    livedesignonline

    The Icing On The Castle

    New to Disney's Magic Kingdom this holiday season is Castle Dream Lights. In a show titled Cinderella's Holiday Wish, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Cinderella,...More

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