About this episode

The episode discusses the merger between Artistry In Motion and Pangolin Laser Systems and its implications for the live entertainment industry.

FUTURETECH Featuring Artistry In Motion and Pangolin Laser Systems. This week on Geezers Of Gear - FutureTech, Chris and Lacy dive into the massive news shaking up the special effects world: Artistry In Motion (AIM) is merging with Pangolin Laser Systems. We break down what this means for live production, touring crews, and the future of spectacular show design. Will we see laser-guided confetti, or is this all about backend R&D and logistics? (Spoiler: It's a bit of both!) Plus, we discuss why AIM's day-to-day operations in LA aren't changing, and how this alliance represents a major step forward for the live entertainment industry.

Topics covered

• special effects
• live production
• touring crews
• show design
• mergers

Keywords

• confetti
• lasers
• live entertainment
• AIM
• Pangolin
• show design
• production

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