Growing up in Dallas, Scott Barnes was always drawn to the idea of working in the movie industry, so when a friend reached out hoping to convince Scott and his wife to move to LA, it was an easy sell.
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A new and unconventional fixture from the ETC portfolio, the High End Systems Zeo has caught the eye of many lighting designers since its launch. Jean-Marie Guillerm, who designs the lighting for Matmatah, was one of the first to take the plunge, using it to light the band during their celebratory...
The Ming Hua, originally built in 1962 as a French luxury liner, has a fascinating history. Purchased by China in 1973, it now stands as the centerpiece of the Sea World cultural and tourism complex in Shenzhen—a bustling waterfront destination named by Deng Xiaoping during his visit.
ETC recently caught up with Lighting Director and Designer Emily Miller about her impressive career in concert touring. A mentee from ETC's 2021 Fred Foster Student Mentorship Program, the ETC team first met Miller when she was completing her undergraduate degree at Lee University. Since then, she...
High End Systems Halcyon Platinum is lighting up the floor of the Paycom Center, home of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the recent champions of the 2025 NBA Finals. Josh Hannum, Toucan Productions’ Lighting Director for OKC Thunder, shares how Halcyon Platinum is enhancing viewer experience both in...
At Seattle’s iconic Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, home of the Pacific Northwest Ballet and Seattle Opera, the venue and technical staff have depended on the expertise and reliability of ETC for decades.
As the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Nebraska celebrates its 20th anniversary, the venue is marking the milestone year with a transformative upgrade to its lighting system. Among the new technology installed in the space is ETC’s Halcyon Silent and Halcyon Platinum fixtures. With these...
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Located in Texas, Dripping Springs High School produces theatre productions throughout the school year for the community, while also competing in UIL competitions such as One-Act Play and Theatrical Design. The auditorium serves as a multipurpose learning and performance space for band, choir,...
In a recent post, we looked back at the birth of the Wholehog – how a bold idea, a handful of brilliant minds, and a shared passion gave rise to a console that would go on to change the lighting world forever. But the story of Hog isn’t just about how it began. It lives on in the hands of those who...
At the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, legendary artists took the stage to celebrate six decades of country music. Ford Center at The Star, the practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys, hosted the event in Frisco, TX with a capacity of 14,000 people. To help the star-studded performances...