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Strand Lighting Palette Console Training

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Registration is now open!Fall 2015 Palette Training Post Pic

Philips Entertainment/ Strand Lighting’s Bobby Harrell returns to teach the basics of Palette with hands on training at Parlights.

  • Friday, October 2 2015 from 10am to 4pm
  • Classes will be taught at Parlights new facility on Bowmans Farm Road
  • There is no charge for the training, but space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Starting with “Here is the ON button”, these hands on sessions will cover…

  • Turning on a light
  • Submasters and Cues and Groups, oh my!
  • Patching and controlling LEDs and automated lighting
  • Special FX
  • Programming tips and tricks.

 

We’ll supply the pizza!

Both classes will be held at our NEW shop location, 10-4, and are open to teachers, students, administrators, designers and others using or considering a Strand Lighting Palette, LightPalette, or Palette PC Console.

Admission is free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required.  We have a limited number of consoles, so both classes are BYOB–bring your own board–where possible.

How do I sign up?

TO REGISTER, call 301.698.9242 or email Slevitt@parlights.com

Seminars

Introduction to Stage Lighting

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stage plugBasic Theatrical Lighting Seminar

Beginning with an overview of typical equipment, this introductory seminar covers the basics of Stage Lighting with an emphasis on getting it all up and working…safely.

Introduction to Stage Lighting is taught by Parlights team members and stage veterans, in your class room or on your stage.

  • Lekos, scoops, & fresnels..OH MY!
  • Connectors, plugs, & lamps
  • Basic lighting positions
  • Electrical safety

 

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FORE!!! New PLPROFILE4 Now Shipping

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NEW FROM PHILIPS STRAND SELECON

The PLPROFILE4 is the best LED front of house fixture we have seen with output comparable to a traditional ellipsoidal.  Low energy consumption, virtually no maintenance, infinite colors, and no additional dimming required make this the go-to light of the future…now!

The PLPROFILE4 luminaire is a LED, variable-beam profile with precise beam control and pattern projection from a high output beam. An innovative combination of LED source technology and precision optical design, the PLPROFILE4 luminaire delivers Philips Selecon’s industry benchmark projection quality in a compact, robust luminaire.

The PLPROFILE4 luminaire uses the same proven LED engine as the Philips Selecon PL3, PL1, PL Series 1 luminaire range, and the Philips VARI*LITE VLX wash luminaire ranges, meaning color matching is simplified across the stage. The user interface is the same ensuring ease of use.

A key benefit of the PLPROFILE4 luminaire is that it is no longer necessary to change lamps or color filter. Combining the superior control and light quality of a Philips Selecon Profile with seamless fading between colors allows designers a new level of creativity. Less power consumption and no dimmer circuits makes the PLPROFILE4 luminaire the obvious choice for pattern projection and stage washes on the larger stage.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF COPY OF THE PLPROFILE4 DATASHEET

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Hurricane Sandy

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We’d like to take a moment to express our sympathy to any of our friends and customers who may have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. We hope that you’re all okay out there! Seeing the photos and video from New York, New Jersey, and even Maryland’s own Eastern Shore reminded us how very fortunate we were to have only “suffered” through a few hours without power and some minor damages.

As you return to your work or classes, we’d like to encourage you to take a few minutes to check out your lighting system. Power failures, and especially the power surges that often precede them, can cause damage to dimming, control, and network equipment that may not be immediately apparent. So fire up that console and make sure your lights are in good working order. Check out any DMX nodes or other network equipment you may have, take a look at your dimmer racks and make sure there aren’t any fault lights glowing. If you do this now, you’ll spare yourself the panic of finding a problem an hour before show time.

Please know we are thinking of you in this difficult time.

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The New ROSCO.COM!

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Rosco Labs has launched a new look for rosco.com! The new site features a very clean and easy to use interface to assist you in finding all of your favorite Rosco products. Showcased, front and center, the latest offerings from Rosco that are destined to become favorites. Parlights is pleased to provide the entire Rosco line for you.

Featured this month, Rosco’s LitePad Loop.  A unique approach to the ring light. Contact sales@parlights.com to GET IN THE LOOP!