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Impressive feats of technology bring spectacular results. A revolutionary lighting festival in Belgium called Ghent Lichetfestival (Light Festival for us English speakers) 2012 brings to life some amazing works of art. Below is a massive 55,000 LED Light cathedral that stole the show. With over 30 unique exhibitions ranging from misting movie screens, to goldfish payphones, this Belgium festival is being put on the map as a premium light art exhibition across the globe. The giant Cathedral as seen in the pictures was made up of wood and of course hundreds of thousands of colored LED lights, and consumes only 20Kwatt / hour of electricity. Putting that into perspective, the amount of energy used is about 400 standard 60W light bulbs. We think the pictures speak for themselves, but check out the video below for more information and content on this extraordinary event. Courtesy Thisiscolossal.com Lichtfestival Gent 2012 from Lieven Vanoverbeke on Vimeo...

Chauvet, a top leader in nightclub lighting is giving away $4k in prizes to a few lucky winners. To enter, visit the Chauvet Facebook Page and fill out your info. First prize is awesome, $2k in Chauvet lights which will get your lighting arsenal up and running, as well as an iPad installed with their new ShowXpress, which is their newest computer programmed lighting language. It's a simple plug and play software which allows you to interact with your lights right from your iPad. From enhanced pixel mapping for 2012, this little software package is exactly what you have been waiting for. Second and third prizes are also available so make sure you enter for a chance to win some fantastic prizes. Sorry rest of the world, US or UK residents only... But if you are a resident, simply go to the Chauvet $4k Sweepstakes for a chance to win.  For information on the New Chauvet Freedom collection, visit ellumiglow.com.

From our neighbors to the north, comes an exciting new band that thrives on technology. This unique group certainly knows how to party, and dresses the part. As each band member comes on stage with a different Tron-inspired persona, the crowd lights up with excitement. Not to be thought of a just a band, or just a bar, Top Men want to you to simply, experience. Next time you are up in Canada, look up Top Men for an experience you will never forget. For more information on the Top Men Experience, visit:   http://topmenband.wordpress. com Costumes were made by the band, and purchased Ready Made EL Wire Kits from Ellumiglow.com. Click on the video below to check them out in action.

New Nightclub Design Proposed in Hong Kong As space is becoming more and more of a commodity in the busy streets of Hong Kong, some bars are turning to another approach. Hanging from other buildings. A project that just won 3rd prize in the "Night Club Hotel in Hong Kong International Competition" is looking to do just this.  Urban Plunger , a young architectural firm made this concept and is hoping for it to become a reality. The proposed structure is 100% suspended from nearby buildings and completely inaccessible from the street level. Leaning on nearby buildings, this unique architectural delight may become a standard among Hong Kong bars over the coming decade or two.  The lowest (above street level) portion will host the nightclub, while the mid-level will accommodate the lobby, swimming pool, and restaurant. The upper portion will be hotel guest rooms if this proposition goes through. The building is proposed to be street level elevators which would be o...

Here is a quick how-to video that our customers were asking for. Enjoy! In this video, you will see from a first person perspective how to solder EL Wire. Here's what you will need in order to complete this exercise: EL Wire (can be found at Ellumiglow.com ) Battery Pack EZ Connector Heat Shrink Tubing Wire Strippers Lighter (or heat gun) Soldering Iron Solder Glove (never can be too careful!) Knife (can use wire strippers as well)

The first ever Electroluminescent Billboard, lit entirely of EL Tape is catching the advertising world by storm. By day, is a standard Billboard, but at night, the back-lit billboard lights up the entire block, as you can see this from a mile away... Literally! Check out the video below for the making of this revolutionary billboard. For more information on how you can acquire this type of new advertising medium for your business, go to: http://www.ellumiglow.com/contact-us

What if we told you we have a new lighting product that will save you time, money and revolutionize the way your company does business? A new partnership between Wire-Free LED and Ellumiglow.com brings you the most exciting lineup of LED Par Cans in the history of Club Lighting. Now stage lighting can be installed in literally seconds and whole rooms can be installed in just minutes.  Quality, wireless, long lasting, versatile lighting fixtures have finally arrived. New Wire-Free LED Par Can technology uses high output LED RGB, lighting fixtures to provide exceptional lighting quality, combined with simplicity. Capable of producing nearly every color in the spectrum, these Club Lights come with over 100 beautiful preset colors, and even produce TRUE White.  Now you can control your LED Par Cans with a color remote, DMX, manually, or even with an iPhone. No cords, means no mess, no time, and no hassle. High output Wire-Free LED Lights put out the same output as a typi...

As the days get shorter, many people like me have the same feeling… “Oh well, no more night running after work”.  And then shortly after, the holidays come around and we come to the realization, it’s time to jump into the fat pants again. Working out after work doesn’t have to stop when it gets dark, and here are a few helpful tips to keep you seen and safe while finishing up your evening workout. See Or Be Seen – The number one reason why people don’t work out as much during the winter is they don’t have the right tools. Like a carpenter without a hammer, it’s no reason why you don’t work out in the dark. Your safety is more important than gaining a few lbs’s. Illuminating yourself is just as important as illuminating your path. Many times when we work out at night, you can get by with the city’s street lights or even the run where night time paths are common. Choosing a well-lit path in parks, boardwalks, and near rivers typically has well lit running paths in order to see...

New technology brings better work environments. One thing that has been lacking from offices around the world is ample lighting. Until now, we were stuck with either florescent lighting which is rough on the eyes, or as of recently, LED replacement bulbs. These replacements are far better on the eyes, although it still leaves us with the same problem, which is the rather uninspiring lighting that surrounds the work environment. Imagine being able to bring your desk outside and work under the blue skies. (Photo Credit: Fraunhofer IAO) The innovative new luminous ceiling, developed by the Fraunhofer researchers provides a magical alternative to uninspiring lighting. These 20” square ceiling tiles each have 288 LEDs with a combination of red, blue, green and white LED’s which allow a full color spectrum with 16 million color possibilities. When combined with one another, these panels create a virtual sky which simulates natural sunlight on a cloudy day. Researchers hav...

Reader (ch00ftech) reports a new style of EL Wire Sunglasses sure to catch on. Made from an Arduino chip and a little neatly placed super glue, these unique glasses I'm sure were the hit of NYE 2012. Read more from his blog here.  http://t3chnolochic.blogspot.com/p/design-sketches-electronics.html