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FAQ: Laser Light Show Variances in the U.S.

What's a laser variance and why do you need one? Check out our quick FAQ on understanding the importance of obtaining a laser light show variance for legal and safety compliance in the U.S.  

Laser Safety Basics

What comes to mind when you hear, “laser safety?” If you think of complex rules and red tape, you gotta think again. Here's a helpful guide.

What to Know Before Adding Lasers to Your Lighting Rig

With professional laser control and programming easier than ever, lighting designers and live event producers can add lasers to lighting rigs and use them to them enhance any array of traditional m...

X-Laser to give Four Scholarships for Behind the Scenes' Mental Health and First Aid Training

X-Laser announced on Mental Health Day of Action (May 20th) that they will be covering the registration cost for four people to take Behind the Scene's Mental Health and First Aid Certification.  ...

FDA Annual report guide for 2019 is out

The annual report, every laserist dreads it but there's no need to. We made a clear and simple guide to walk you through the process and help you keep your variance in good standing. Check it out a...

Take good care of your eyes, you can only screw it up twice.

August is national eye exam month! Remember to always operate your lasers safely and legally. Most optometrists now offer low cost photos of your retinas and we recommend that all laserists get the...

Lasers and pyro: tips for the “PB & J” of special FX

This Fourth of July, fireworks and smoke will fill the air across the U.S. That means that where there’s smoke, there can (technically) be lasers! Read on to find out how to create a safe and stunn...

Laser FAQ: Learn from our guide!

Many of those who are interested in laser lighting end up staying away from laser systems because they are intimidated by what they have heard about laser or simply don’t understand the basics lase...