Novo Nordisk - Team Victoza Launch AV Direct supplied stage, lighting, trussing, av and sound for this spectacular launch held at the Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town. A PS3 System was linked into the conference giving the clients the chance to unwind during the week long conference. Gran Tourisma was the epic car racing game played. A contest was created for the fastest lap time, even our own "AV STIG" showed the audience how it was done! Serious detailing throughout the day meant that sales and marketing staff could grasp the new product and be well prepared for when it hits the shelves. [fblike layout_style='standard' show_faces='true' verb='like' font='arial' color_scheme='light']
Miglio Awards Dinner and Gala Event
Miglio Awards Dinner and Gala Event AV Direct supplied staging, lighting, sound and set design for this beautiful Miglio Awards Dinner and Presentation. Our new LED lights from BriteQ were used to wash colour wash around the venue. Stage Colour 48 Lights were used. BriteQ BT 60 LS Spots were used to create beamwork and gobo's around the venue. The BT W91 Wash Lights were used to move colour lighting around the venue. The morning kicked off with a stunning display of Miglio Jewellery around the atrium of the Lagoon Beach Hotel. AV Direct supplied LED Lighting, 42" Sonic LCD Screens, Kramer Switchers and JBL Pro Audio for this setup. AV Direct also supplied white plinths for the displays.
Steenberg Carols by Candlelight
Steenberg Carols by Candlelight AV Direct supplied sound and lighting for an evening filled with joy at the Steenberg Hotel. Hundreds of candles were lit and the crowds joined in song while the orchestra performed all the classic carols into the night... A twelve piece orchestra along with choir and opera singers enthralled the audience in a beautiful evening of Christmas celebration. Here are some more pics from the event: [fblike layout_style='standard' show_faces='true' verb='like' font='arial' color_scheme='light']
SDI Awards – D’Aria
SDI Awards - D'Aria AV Direct provided technical event solutions for this function at D' Aria in Durbanville. A full production consisting of stage, lighting, sound, visuals, dance floor and live camera feed was utilized.
AFDA FILM AWARDS
AFDA FILM AWARDS The 2011 AFDA Film Awards took place at Pigalle's Restaurant in Cape Town this year. AV Direct supplied staging, lights, audio visual and projection equipment for the event. The following equipment was used for the show: 4 x 42" LCD Screens 12 x 9 Fast Fold Screen with front projection Christie LX700 Projector Wireless DMX Units LED Parcan Lighting Source 4 Profile Spots Shure Wireless System The event was hailed as a huge success and the film school can be very proud of their students this year. [fblike layout_style='standard' show_faces='true' verb='like' font='arial' color_scheme='light']
LED Lighting Equipment For Hire
LED Lighting Equipment For Hire
LED Show Lighting
AV Direct has acquired great new BriteQ LED Lighting Equipment.
The benefit of using LED lighting is that it uses far less electricity per unit and is so much brighter.
The BriteQ BT60 LS is a 60-Watt Innovative Moving Head Spot. 
- Big light output and sharp gobos, thanks to excellent optics
- Very low power consumption, only 125W (money saving!)
- Extremely brilliant colors compared to units with halogen lamps
- No lamp replacements!
- Virtually no heat production
- Lightweight (no lamp transformers needed)
- 0-100% dimming and ultra fast strobe function
- 2 Gobo wheels:
- 7 rotating gobos + open
- 8 fixed gobos, equipped with gobo shaking feature
- Independent color wheel (7 colors + white)
- Rotating, indexable and replaceable 3 facet prism.
- DMX-controlled focus
The BriteQ BT W91 is an extremely bright- LED Moving Wash Light.
- Upgraded “MkII”-version of the original BT-91L3 ZOOM, now with additional amber LEDs and more output! (54220 lux@2m)
- Very fast zoom function for beam angles between 8° and 40°.
Based on 91pcs high power 3Watt LEDs (22red + 23green + 22blue + 12white + 12amber)
- Very low noise architecture with temperature controlled fan speed
- Smooth but extremely fast 540° panning and 270° tilt movements
- The white LEDs soften the colors to obtain nice pastel colors!
- The amber LEDs add more warmth to the colors!
- Individual white balance calibration settings for different color temperatures.
- Use of excellent optical lenses results in perfect color mixing, free from unwanted color spots
- Infinite colors thanks to high frequency 400Hz RGB color mixing technology which makes it also a perfect choice in TV studios (no interferences with TV-cameras)
- Switchable 12 or 15 DMX channels
- Extremely fast strobe function, up to 20Hz
- Low heat and very low power consumption
- Built-in menus with backlight alphanumeric LCD display
- Password protection for all settings.
- Compact, stylish and very robust enclosure including omega clamps.
:: BriteQ Stage Colour48 
- Compact but very powerful wash strip containing 4 individually controllable clusters.
- The unit is based on 48 high power 1W LEDs: 12 red + 12 green + 12 blue + 12 white
- The white LEDs soften the colors to obtain nice pastel colors!
- Use of excellent optical lenses results in perfect color mixing, free from unwanted color spots
- Applications are very wide: pro stage, wall washer, hiring companies, pro-DJs, clubs, …
- Multiple DMX-modes for professional use: 4, 7, 8, 11, 16 or 19 channels
* Power: AC 100V ~ 240V 50/60Hz
* Power consumption: max. 57Watt
* LEDs: 48pcs 1W LEDs
* Standard beam angle: 25°
* Dimensions: 422x169x174mm (including bracket)
* Weight: 4,7kg
Also, Introducing the new JB systems LED Devil
:: JB Systems LED Devil
DMX-controlled, LED effect
This powerful, eye-catching, LED effect uses 3 optical discs
and 6 lenses to obtain an incredible, brilliant and
innovative light effect!
0-100% dimming and ultra fast strobe function
Different user modes for maximum flexibility:
DMX-control: 1 channel mode or 3 channels for full control of
dimmer/strobe, colors, rotation speed/direction
Standalone: automatic or sound activated with internal mic
Master/slave: wonderful synchronized shows
Optional CA-8 remote controller available
Based on a powerful 10Watt RGBW LED:
Red, Green, Blue AND White!
Extremely brilliant beams compared to effects with halogen lamps
More dynamic effects compared to effects based on halogen lamps
No lamp replacements!
Extremely long lifespan!
Very low power consumption
Lightweight (no lamp transformers needed)
Popularity: unranked [?]
Novo Nordisk – Team Victoza Launch
Novo Nordisk – Team Victoza Launch
AV Direct supplied stage, lighting, trussing, av and sound for this spectacular launch held at the Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town.
A PS3 System was linked into the conference giving the clients the chance to unwind during the week long conference. Gran Tourisma was the epic car racing game played. A contest was created for the fastest lap time, even our own “AV STIG” showed the audience how it was done!
Serious detailing throughout the day meant that sales and marketing staff could grasp the new product and be well prepared for when it hits the shelves.
Popularity: 1% [?]
Miglio Awards Dinner and Gala Event
Miglio Awards Dinner and Gala Event
AV Direct supplied staging, lighting, sound and set design for this beautiful Miglio Awards Dinner and Presentation.
Our new LED lights from BriteQ were used to wash colour wash around the venue. Stage Colour 48 Lights were used. BriteQ BT 60 LS Spots were used to create beamwork and gobo’s around the venue. The BT W91 Wash Lights were used to move colour lighting around the venue.
The morning kicked off with a stunning display of Miglio Jewellery around the atrium of the Lagoon Beach Hotel.
AV Direct supplied LED Lighting, 42″ Sonic LCD Screens, Kramer Switchers and JBL Pro Audio for this setup.
AV Direct also supplied white plinths for the displays.
Popularity: 1% [?]
Steenberg Carols by Candlelight
Steenberg Carols by Candlelight
AV Direct supplied sound and lighting for an evening filled with joy at the Steenberg Hotel.
Hundreds of candles were lit and the crowds joined in song while the orchestra performed all the classic carols into the night…
A twelve piece orchestra along with choir and opera singers enthralled the audience in a beautiful evening of Christmas celebration.
Here are some more pics from the event:
Popularity: 1% [?]
Diary of a Dancer
Diary of a Dancer
The full theatre production of Diary of a Dancer took place at the CTICC this December, an absolutely breathtaking production put together by the team from Afrika Ablaze along with AV Direct.
Neville Leslie, technical director with AV Direct, outlined the importance of quality lighting and precise AV projection during this stunning show. 3 days of hard graft, as well as, months of stingent planning led to this event’s astounding success.
All credit must go to the parties involved in bringing this production to life, please take the time to view some of the photo’s of this event below:
Popularity: 1% [?]
Aca Joe – Store Launch
Aca Joe – Store Launch
AV Direct supplied lighting and trussing for this stylish launch that took place at Cavendish Square in Cape Town.
OBY Intelligent lights along with Futurelight Scanners and LED Lighting was used for high impact colour to display the clothing inside the store.
It wasn’t long before the store was packed and some swinging DJ beats were getting the party started. the crowds certainly had a fantastic time and the Aca Joe brand would be on everyone’s lips as they exited just before midnight.
Here are some more pics of the event:
AV Direct services include Sound Hire, Lighting Equipment, Stage Hire, AV, Dance Floor Hire
Popularity: 3% [?]
Cape Town College of Fashion Design 2011
Cape Town College of Fashion Design 2011
The CTCFD held their graduate awards at the Cape Town City Hall this month and AV Direct was proud to provide technical event solutions for the Fashion Show and Awards Ceremony.
The Cape Town College of Fashion Design’s aim is to provide innovative education that is responsive to the ever changing creative and technological developments in the fashion industry and to produce designers who possess the knowledge, skills, design passion and work ethic to be highly employable in their chosen profession.
AV Direct provided the following equipment and services for the event:
Stage Runway, Set Design, Projection Screens, Runway Lighting, LED Uplighting, Audio, Live Camera Feed, Truss Structures, 3D Technical Design, Event Power, Generators and Backstage Communication Systems.
Click on the thumbnails below to view larger images:
AV Direct services include Audio Visual Equipment Hire, DJ Equipment Hire, Projector Screens for Hire and Projector Hire
Blog and photo’s by Christopher Riordan
Popularity: 18% [?]
AFDA FILM AWARDS
AFDA FILM AWARDS
The 2011 AFDA Film Awards took place at Pigalle’s Restaurant in Cape Town this year. AV Direct supplied staging, lights, audio visual and projection equipment for the event.
The following equipment was used for the show:
4 x 42″ LCD Screens
12 x 9 Fast Fold Screen with front projection
Christie LX700 Projector
Wireless DMX Units
LED Parcan Lighting
Source 4 Profile Spots
Shure Wireless System
The event was hailed as a huge success and the film school can be very proud of their students this year.
Popularity: 12% [?]
GMSI Mine Planning Conference 2011
GMSI Mine Planning Conference 2011
GMSI hosted their 9th Annual Mine Planning conference in Cape Town, South Africa, and this year was going to be very special!
As the number one supplier of Mining Technical Software and Consulting solutions to the South African mining industry, GMSI designed a bumper program to inform clients on the latest developments in software solutions, enterprise integration and operational improvement.
AV Direct supplied the following high-end Audio Visual Equipment:
Full High Definition LCD Monitors
Kramer Scalers & Matrix Switchers
JBL Professional Sound Reinforcement
Held at the Bay Hotel in Camps Bay, this event ran for 3 days. Our crew must be credited for the high-end technical solution provided for the event.
Popularity: 11% [?]
