Live Event Production Blog

ELATION OPTI RGB LED

PCE_Blog — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:33:06 +0000

The Opti RGB is a powerful DMX intelligent LED wash. This lightweight and compact wash is a great piece for mobile DJs and clubs. This unit can be used in stand alone or a sound-active mode. The unit can also be controlled via DMX controller.

Features Include:

• LED Par Can
• High output L.E.D. Color Changer
• Powerful 1 Watt LEDs
• Total of 24 LEDs (8 red, 8 green, 8 blue)
• Full RGB color mixing
• 7 DMX channels
• 25° standard beam angle
• On-board DMX (addressable via 10 dip switches)
• Full dimming capacity
• Built-in sound active programs
• Sturdy, high-impact aluminum construction
• Heavy duty rigging yoke
• Very low power consumption
• Very low heat output
• Long-life LEDs (50,000 hr. life)

Give us a call to rent our Elation Opti RGB LEDs – only $20/week! Always here for your lighting needs – Count on PCE! (714) 841-6455.

OBAMA’S WEST COAST SWING

PCE_Blog — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:16:18 +0000

President Barack Obama’s West Coast Swing relies on Pacific Coast Entertainment. Technical Director, Tim Hemrich oversees every detail of audio production as PCE’s talented engineers make sure the President’s message is crystal clear. The package included Yamaha Digital Mixing, QSC Mains and Shure Wireless and Wired Microphones. Live performances and productions require technical professionals of the highest order, regardless of who is headlining the show. PCE meets the challenges everyday on behalf of all our clients.

WEST COAST MOVES

PCE_Blog — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:43:53 +0000

The 17^th annual VIBE Dance Competition (the longest running hip hop competition on the West Coast) had another amazing year and PCE was called upon again to serve as the reliable production provider.

Put on by Lambda Theta Delta at the UCI Bren Events Center, VIBE’s purpose is philanthropic – but they sure know how to host a night of unforgettable entertainment! Like previous years, PCE provided full production including an LED video wall, flown above the stage with custom imagery designed for VIBE; eight Elation Powerspot moving lights to illuminate the entire stage; and many conventional fixtures for extra radiance. PCE’s Januel “Boomer” Luna was the onsite Production Manager; Mark Pearce mixed audio; and Shawn “Beaver” Southard designed lights on the Road Hog. Luna said, “The client was happy to have us back again, and we really enjoyed the show!”

Congratulations to this year’s VIBE Champions, Choreo Cookies (3-Peat)!!

PETER PAN RETURNS (AND SO DOES OUR GEAR!)

PCE_Blog — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:25:02 +0000

After being on the road for months,

Testing VL1000, ME, Amy Carr

Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby has returned home. This means a whole array of lighting gear is back too and available to rent!

• VL1000 TSD’s

• ETC Ion Console

• Elation Design Wash 1400’s

• Plus additional cable & conventional fixtures

Each piece has been carefully checked before hitting the warehouse shelves to ensure exact performance. Call PCE at (714) 841-6455 or email info@pacificcoastentertainment.com for all your lighting needs.

Apollo Multibeam 1018

PCE_Blog — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:11:07 +0000

Pacific Coast Entertainment now has the Apollo Multibeam 1018 on display and for sale. The LED fixture provides a smooth, even color wash and is perfect for uplighting walls and tents. For pricing call PCE today at 714.841.6455 or email info@pacificcoastentertainment.com.

“Wildfire” Strikes the Lighting Department

PCE_Blog — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:16:06 +0000

Wildfire’s Long-Throw series UV projectors provide just the right format for a wide variety of black light applications featuring a powerful throw, quiet operation, and smooth even light distribution. Standard features include advanced electronic ballasting, state-of-the-art digital DMX control with auto default diagnostics, and dark operation for maximum flexibility and ease of integration with intelligent lighting systems. PCE has Wildfire LT-250 and LT-400 series instruments in stock and available for immediate rental.

Call PCE at (714) 841-6455 for all of your show and technical needs.

PCE Sets the Sisters’ Stage

PCE_Blog — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:03:00 +0000

With majestic San Jacinto mountains as a background and the Rancho Las Palmas Resort as the stage, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange’s St. Joseph Health System’s annual meeting and conference featured a simple, clean, understated style.

PCE’s Tim Hemrich designed and coordinated the show’s visual elements which included a translucent light-up stage, floor to ceiling white drape, and custom fabricated hanging tiles. “The set’s subtle elegance featured a mid-century, three dimensional, negative-space look which allowed lighting designer Dallas Lucero to work his magic,” states Hemrich. Lucero used a slew of Elation LED Design Bricks along with stage set and truss flown PowerSpot moving lights and conventional fixtures. Hemrich adds, “The PCE team executed the show design and remote set-ups flawlessly.”

Puppet Up!

PCE_Blog — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:52:37 +0000

The Jim Henson Company’s “Puppet Up! – Stuffed and Unstrung” stage production made it’s west coast premiere at the Irvine Barclay Theatre with technical support and equipment provided by PCE. The live show featured improvisational sketches performed in a mixed-format which allowed the audience to see the performers as puppeteers and puppets on screen as they’re conventionally experienced. PCE provided projection screens, an HD video camera, video distribution, show audio, technical support, and ancillary supplies. The “adults only” show is the latest incarnation of the company’s Puppet Up! series and as shows go, Puppet Up! is in a league of its own.

Pacific Coast Entertainment Takes To The Streets!

PCE_Blog — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:57:36 +0000

Downtown Long Beach was the site for an evening block party as part of the week-long annual AOPA Conference. Aircraft enthusiasts from around the world descended on Long Beach and took to the streets for a night of live entertainment. Pacific Coast Entertainment was on-hand to provide the gear and personnel for the block-long event site. The main stage was serviced by EAW & QSC sound equipment, fed by the Yamaha M7 Digital Console. While the lighting rig consisting of LED’s and Power Spot 700’s under the control of PCE’s Road Hog, put on a show of its own. Also on hand was the amazing ICON A5 Sport Aircraft. This aircraft displayed on the street, also illuminated by eye popping LED luminaries, was a real show-stopper. PCE’s Tim Hemrich serving as Technical Director, managed all aspects of technical production. From stage and lighting design, to electrical permits, on through to execution, it was another flawless event.

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PCE_Blog — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:26:56 +0000

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