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Which Laser Is Right For Me? (Our Flowchart Will Help You Choose)

If you’re curious about lasers and perhaps unsure which projector will provide the effects you need, we’ve put together this helpful flowchart and guide to lead you through the selection process.

X-Laser Skywriters Provide Sparkle for Frozen at The Muny

Disney’s Frozen recently made its premiere at The Muny in St. Louis, and the performance featured eye-catching laser effects from 4 X-Laser Skywriter fixtures. 

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.

5 Things You Need for a Safe and Compliant Laser Show

You've booked the gig. You've spec'd your gear. You may have even pre-programmed your show. But have you taken laser safety into consideration? Read on to see the five things you must have for your...

Four Reasons Lighting Designers Should Use XLERATE (Plus How to Get Started)

Four Reasons Lighting Designers Should Use XLERATE What is XLERATE? XLERATE is our free software tool designed to be flexible and work seamlessly with your rig. Featuring previsualization support, ...

The Learn Stage Lighting Podcast with X-Laser President Adam Raugh

This week’s episode of The Learn Stage Lighting Podcast featured X-Laser President Adam Raugh. Adam and David discussed how X-Laser works to bring lasers and lighting together, different ways to co...

Lighting Network Essentials - Part Two, Specifying and Setting Up a Lighting Network

Part two of our lighting networking essentials series is now live! Specifying and Setting Up a Lighting Network.In this part of the series we cover specifying your lighting network to provide enoug...

Part one of our stage lighting networking miniseries is out!

More and more stage lighting fixtures are controllable by Art Net and Streaming ACN than ever before. This connectivity can provide for faster load ins, simpler cabling and faster programming, all ...

Laser reflection with Smarter Every Day

If you're into lasers, you should already be following Smarter Every Day. He's got a ton of incredibly cool and educational videos and his latest is no exception. Destin does a great job of explain...