LDI 2012 Envision. Build. Tech. Go.
LDI is the largest tradeshow and conference for live design professionals in North & South America. Over 9,000 professionals come to LDI for pro-training, to spec gear and to network with colleagues and industry superstars.
Training:
• For all levels from beginner to advanced
• LDInstitute™ comprehensive technology training: consoles, software, media servers, site specific training, rigging and electrical training, and much more
• LDInnovation and Technology Conference: Addresses the application of technology to real-life case studies and applications. Provides a forum for discussion relevant in-demand topics.
• Live Design Projection Master Classes: Two full days of the latest projection technologies and applications of innovative imagery. From projectors and projection mapping to case studies of high-profile projects, the PMC@LDI is intermediate to advanced training for those working in lighting and projection design.
• Backstage Las Vegas takes you on a whirlwind backstage tour of some of Vegas’ top shows and venues
Gear:
• Explore thousands of products on the exhibit hall floor
• Meet face-to-face with hundreds of the world’s top technology vendors: get a gear demo, ask questions, establish relationships
LDI 2011 Awards Announced:
Wally Russel Lifetime Achievement Award
2011 Wally Russell Lifetime Achievement Award:
Rusty Brutsché, PRG
Best Booth Awards
Debuting Product
Awards:
Staging/rigging: Next One Create for the Eco Live System Rising Sun: solar-energy charged modular battery road cases
Special effects: Firelinx Aegis wireless pyro control system from Birket Engineering
Sound: Green-Go advanced digital multi-channel intercom system by ELC Lighting
Widget: City Theatrical’s SHOW DMX SHOW BABY wireless Transceiver
Projection: Dataton Watchout Version 5
Lighting (tie):
Clay Paky Alpha Spot QWO 800
and PRG Best Boy 4000 Spot
Lighting, honorable mention: Martin Professional for the AURA compact LED moving head wash light
Best Green Product Award (sponsored by Showman Fabricators): ArcSystem house light manufactured by GDS.
Craig Redden Awards for Excellence in Lighting Design
The Redden Award for Excellence in Lighting Design
In memory of Craig Redden, sponsored by Epic Production Technologies:
Theatre: Etienne Boucher (TOTEM, Cirque du Soleil; The Ring Cycle at The Metropolitan Opera with Robert Lepage)
Concerts: Butch Allen (Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, Eagles, Metallica, Usher, NKOTB, Jennifer Hudson, America’s Got Talent Live, Dancing With The Stars Live, Nickelback, No Doubt, Black Keys, Glee)
Corporate/Events: Available Light: Steven Rosen and Ted Mather (Connecticut Science Center in Hartford, Cleveland Museum of Natural History).
PLASA Members Choice Awards
Gadget Category:
Apollo Design Technology’s Wrenchmate 2
Equipment Category (tie):
LightConverse 3D Show Platform Version 52
and ETC Source Four® Fresnel
Thank you to the folks who helped make the LDI2011 Awards event possible, including LDI premier partner Chauvet, as well as Apex Stages, MegaSystems, Epic Production Technologies, and Showman Fabricators.
Save the Date for LDI 2012, Las Vegas, NV:
Professional Training Dates
Backstage Las Vegas
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October 15 - 17, 2012 |
LDInstitute™
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October 15 - 21, 2012 |
| Live Design Projection Master Classes |
October 17 - 18, 2012 |
LDInnovation and Technology Conference
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October 18 - 21, 2012 |
Exhibit Hall
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October 19 - 21, 2012 |