A.C. Entertainment Technologies News

AC-ET Impresses Naked Eye with Green Hippo

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:44:59 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd’s Video division has supplied leading UK based lighting and visual designer, Max Conwell of Naked Eye Lighting Ltd with a Green Hippo HippoCritter and a TV One down-convertor - to help service his busy schedule of TV shows, events and world tours including Paul Weller and Morrissey.

AC-ET Unveils New Innovations at PLASA Focus 2012

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:30:38 GMT

The A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd. stand (S-E1) will feature a selection of leading brands for which AC-ET is the exclusive UK wholesaler for, including Chroma-Q™, Jands Vista, GLP, PixelRange, High End Systems, Green Hippo and CM Entertainment Lodestars.

AC-ET Enjoys Successful Green Hippo & PixelRange Open Days

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:39:31 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd. enjoyed a busy turnout to its recent ‘Video and Lighting Convergence’ UK open days, which showcased the latest products and innovations available from Green Hippo and PixelRange.

AC-ET Supplies Green Hippo HD Media Server Systems to Creative Visual Artists

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:39:23 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd’s Video division has supplied leading UK live visuals specialist, Creative Visual Artists Ltd with three Green Hippo GrassHopper HD media server systems and related video equipment, to meet growing demand from their client base.

AC-ET Showcases Leading Technologies at Prolight & Sound 2012

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:31:15 GMT

The A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd. stand E63, hall 9.0 will feature a selection of leading brands including Chroma-Q™, Jands and PixelRange.

AC-ET to Host Exclusive Green Hippo & PixelRange UK Open Days

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:55:56 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd’s Video and Lighting divisions are holding exclusive 2012 UK open days in conjunction with Green Hippo and PixelRange on 28th February in the South and on 1st March in the North of England.

AC-ET Showcases Next Gen Technologies to UKs Hottest LDs

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:51:09 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd. recently hosted a workshop event for some of the industry’s hottest lighting designers to showcase its portfolio of next generation LED, lighting and video control technologies from leading manufacturers - including Chroma-Q™, GLP, PixelRange, VARI*LITE, Jands Vista and Green Hippo.

AC-ET Exhibits at BVE North

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:25:50 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd's lighting division will showcase the latest cutting edge film, television and broadcast products from its key distributed brands at the BVE North show, Manchester Central 16th & 17th November.

AC-ET Provides a Hub for Leading Entertainment Technologies at PLASA 2011

Thu, 6 Oct 2011 14:52:15 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd. received a great reception to many leading innovations showcased exclusively on the company's stand at PLASA 2011 – with highlights including new products from Chroma-Q™, GLP, PixelRange, Jands Vista, Litec and Traction Sound.

AC-ET Showcases New Innovations at PLASA 2011

Thu, 1 Sep 2011 17:08:41 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd., a leading one-stop provider of cutting-edge new and used professional equipment to the entertainment industry, showcases a selection of lighting, audio, rigging and video solutions available from its vast range of premium brands on Stand 1-E10, Hall 1 at PLASA 2011.

AC-ET Gets Social with its Customers on Facebook & Twitter

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:49:59 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd has launched a new social media initiative to enable the company to network with its customer base - including providing immediate updates on breaking news stories, product launches, training sessions, tradeshow-related activities and open day events.

AC-ET to Host Martin Engineered For The Eye Roadshow Session in July

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:38:12 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd’s (AC-ET) Lighting division will host a session of the upcoming Martin Professional "Engineered For The Eye" UK roadshow on Wednesday 20th July at its northern sales office in Leeds.

AC-ET Has a Vision for Rose Bruford College

Mon, 9 May 2011 14:36:24 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd's Video division has supplied two Green Hippo HippoCritter media servers to Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance in Sidcup, Kent.

AC-ET Hops Aboard Australian Pink Floyd Show

Mon, 4 Apr 2011 09:24:46 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd's Video division has supplied the first Green Hippo GrassHopper HD media server in the UK to west London based lighting rental company, Entec.

AC-ET Adds Its Support to Pufferfish for Team Building Event

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 15:29:43 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd's Video division supplied specialist technical support and knowledge on the Pufferfish PufferSphere 360° spherical projection system to Pelorus Consulting for a management team building event at the Goodwood Estate in west Sussex, UK.

AC-ET at the 2011 BVE Show

Tue, 1 Feb 2011 10:02:00 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd's Lighting and Video divisions will showcase the latest cutting-edge film and broadcast products from major leading brands it distributes on Stand I64 at the 2011 Broadcast Video Expo (BVE), Earls Court 2 exhibition centre, London, UK.

Green Hippo at Huddersfields Festival of Light

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:39:23 GMT

One of the biggest annual events in Huddersfield, the Festival of Light, once again made a great impression in 2010. The festival took place from 2-5 December 2010, and alongside the main event in St George’s Square there were a wide range of fringe events taking place across the town.

AC-ET Appointed a UK Distributor for Pufferfish Digital Spherical Displays

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:11:38 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd’s Video division have been appointed as a UK distributor for the innovative Pufferfish range of high impact visual display systems.

Hippotizer HD Upgrade & Trade-In Offer Ends 31st December

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:47:31 GMT

Green Hippo are offering a comprehensive upgrade and trade-in path for all Hippotizer HD users that wish to update their unit to the most current hardware platform. This includes i7 processors and Green Hippo’s proprietary next generation media playback engine.

AC-ET is On a Roll with Hippotizer Open Days

Mon, 4 Oct 2010 11:50:39 GMT

Following on from the first Hippotizer open day by A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd.’s Video division, the exclusive UK & Ireland distributor for Green Hippo products is pleased to announce a further rollout of regional open days commencing from later this year. Dates will be confirmed shortly.

AC-ET Announces Green Hippo UK & Ireland Exclusivity

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:24:34 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd’s Video division are proud to announce exclusive UK and Ireland distribution for the Green Hippo Hippotizer media servers range.

AC-ET Video Control Solution for Sky Sports HD Football is in a League of its Own

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:43:56 GMT

AC-ET's Video division have provided a Green Hippo HippoCritter media server system for the cutting-edge new TV set of Ford Monday Night Football, which returns this season on Sky Sports HD.

AC-ET Showcases Innovative Entertainment Technologies at PLASA 2010

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 17:08:37 GMT

The AC-ET stand at PLASA 2010 will showcase a selection of lighting, audio, rigging and video solutions from the company’s huge range of leading industry brands (Stand 1-E10). With a vast multi-million pound stockholding of products and in-house associated services, AC-ET provides a complete one-stop entertainment technology solution to customers in over 80 countries.

AC-ET Shows Latest Vision for Lighting and Video Convergence at PLASA

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:10:41 GMT

AC-ET’s Video division, the exclusive UK and Northern Ireland distributor for the award-winning Midiator Vision control system, will be showing the new Vision Pro console on the company’s stand at PLASA 2010 (Stand 1-E10).

Chroma-Q LEDs Provide Effective Visuals for Eurovision Song Contest Oslo 2010

Sun, 30 May 2010 11:15:42 GMT

Lighting designer Al Gurdon specified nearly 1,900 Chroma-Q™ LED fixtures to provide a stunning lighting and video effects wall forming the centrepiece of the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, Europe’s largest non-sport television production.

AC-ET Showcases Innovative Theatrical Technologies at ABTT Show 2010

Mon, 24 May 2010 10:04:32 GMT

The AC-ET stand at the ABTT Show 2010 will showcase a selection of theatrical lighting, audio, rigging and video solutions from the company’s huge range of leading industry brands (Stand 138, Lawrence Hall).

AC-ET Connects with Pro Systems Group

Wed, 19 May 2010 12:10:51 GMT

AC-ET’s Video division has been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for the Pro Systems Group (PSG) range of 19” rack-mount patch panels for rental, road and installation purposes.

AC-ET Maps Out Video Future with Green Hippo

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:17:50 GMT

AC-ET’s Video division has supplied a Green Hippo HippoCritter portable media server to TSL for use on various high-profile UK corporate and worship events.

AC-ET Showcases Innovative Entertainment Technologies at PLASA Focus

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:06:49 GMT

The AC-ET stand at PLASA Focus will showcase a selection of lighting, audio, rigging and video solutions from the company’s huge range of leading industry brands (Stand S-B2).

AC-ET Adds G-LEC to its Video Line Up

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:43:12 GMT

AC-ET’s Video division has extended its portfolio with the G-LEC range of innovative low resolution, transparent LED video solutions, including the new Solaris+ display launching at the Prolight & Sound show. The agreement covers exclusive distribution for the video range in the UK and Ireland.

AC-ET Showcases Next Generation LED Technologies at Prolight & Sound 2010

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:39:31 GMT

The AC-ET stand at Prolight & Sound 2010 will feature pioneering new LED lighting, video and control systems from Chroma-Q™, InnovaLED and Jands (Hall 11.1, Stand A47).

AC-ET Adds Innovative LED to Video Lineup

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:59:47 GMT

AC-ET’s Video division has been appointed as the exclusive UK and Northern Ireland distributor for the InnovaLED TP825 panel, an IP rated display solution that marks a new level of affordability in its product class.

A.C. Entertainment Technologies has New Vision for Media Server Control

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:07:26 GMT

A.C. Video, a division of A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd., has been appointed as the exclusive UK and Northern Ireland distributor for the award-winning Midiator Vision, an innovative new way of controlling video and lighting on live shows.

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Presents A British Racing Drivers Club Award to Jenson Button

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:25:59 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd. presented a British Racing Drivers' Club award to 2009 Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button, at the prestigious BRDC Annual Awards luncheon. Over 400 people gathered at the InterContinental Hotel in Park Lane, London, for this year’s event. Hosted by Tiff Needell, the star-studded occasion featured many of motor racing’s finest heroes from past and present to celebrate the success stories of the 2009 racing season. BRDC Club President Damon Hill OBE was joined by fellow British F1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE and racing legend Sir Stirling Moss OBE. Other guests included Mark Webber, Christian Horner, Adrian Newey, Ross Brawn, Dario Franchitti and Jason Plato. In addition, The Club was deeply honoured to welcome The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, as a distinguished guest.

Entec Sound & Light Goes Green for Friends of the Earth Fundraising Show

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT

UK production company, Entec Sound & Light Ltd., used a Green Hippo HippoCritter rack mount media server to provide video control for the sold out LIVEstock 2009 comedy event at London’s HMV Hammersmith Apollo.

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Showcases Broad Industry Lineup at PLASA09

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 09:13:58 GMT

The A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd. stand (1-E10) at the PLASA show in London will feature new innovations and product highlights from the ranges distributed by the company in the UK. With access to a vast multi-million pound stockholding of lighting, audio, rigging and video products, as well as associated services, A.C. provides a complete one-stop entertainment technology solution to customers in over 80 countries around the world.

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Video & Lighting Open Day Attracts High Turnout

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:35:35 GMT

The recent A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd. Open Day to showcase the very latest in video and lighting technologies was a great success, with a high industry turnout taking the opportunity to see the company’s large stockholding of leading video and lighting technologies under one roof.

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Open Day Offers Vision of the Future

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:17:28 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd. is hosting an Open Day to showcase the very latest in video and lighting technologies from leading industry brands. The event is being held at the company’s UK headquarters in High Wycombe on Wednesday 22nd July 2009, from 2pm - 8pm.

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Helps Globo Balear get into the Swing of Things

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 16:55:28 GMT

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd. recently supplied event production company Three Media Creative with state-of-the-art sound and projection systems for new show 'Come Fly with Me' at the Gran Casino Theatre in Mallorca. Combining the music of Frank Sinatra with the visual spectacle of a Broadway show, the production is based around New York in 1959 and features an unforgettable mix of swing music, world-class acrobatics and dancing.

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Unveils New Innovations at PLASA Focus

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:48:28 GMT

The A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd. stand (S-D2) at the PLASA Focus show in Leeds will feature new innovations from leading brands including Chroma-Q™ & GLP and product highlights from the ranges exclusively distributed by the company in the UK.

A.C. Entertainment Technologies takes HippoSchool on the Road

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:14:57 GMT

A.C. Video, a division of A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd, held its first Green Hippo HippoSchool training day in Scotland on March 3rd to great success. The one-day course was organised in conjunction with Green Hippo's in-house specialists, Simon Harris and Samantha Bailey. The diverse audience included recent purchasers of Hippotizer media server products, freelancers wanting to learn more about the system and those considering an investment in their first Hippotizer system.

Robe DigitalSpots for Strictly Come Dancing Final & Christmas Special

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 17:13:00 GMT

LD Mark Kenyon wanted some new and extra special effects for the hugely anticipated final of the BBC's latest "Strictly Come Dancing" series... and decided it was the ideal opportunity to try Robe DigitalSpot 7000DTs.

A.C. Video Unleashes First UK Batch of HippoCritters

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:07:00 GMT

A.C. Video, a division of A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd. (formerly known as A.C. Lighting Ltd.), has started shipping the first batch of Green Hippo HippoCritter production units to customers in the UK.

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Supplies Hippotizers for Hit BBC Saturday Night Choir Show

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 17:03:20 GMT

A.C. Video, a division of A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd. (formerly known as A.C. Lighting Ltd.), supplied Lighting Designer Mark Kenyon with two Green Hippo Hippotizer media servers to provide LED video control on the recent BBC Saturday night TV hit music talent show, Last Choir Standing.

Chroma-Q™ a Winner at the British Grand Prix

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The stunning Clubhouse of the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) at Silverstone racing circuit was brought to life with a temporary installation of cutting-edge Chroma-Q™ LED products for their annual British Grand Prix Ball.

A.C. Video and TV One Provide Total Image Flexibility

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:56:39 GMT

A.C. Video, the new division of entertainment technology supplier A.C. Lighting, has recently been appointed as a distributor for TV One's range of video processing equipment.

A.C. Video & showfootage.com Offer Free Digital Content

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:52:50 GMT

A.C. Video, the new division of entertainment technology supplier A.C. Lighting, has become the first Affiliate Partner of online visual content provider showfootage.com.

A.C. Video Bridges the Gap Between Lighting & Video

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:49:37 GMT

Entertainment technology supplier A.C. Lighting has launched a new video division to provide a complete solution for lighting rental companies looking to make their first move into video.