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LED Screen Safety – Part II

ColossoVision — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:52:10 PST

I would like to preface this article by stressing that I have great respect for the qualified professional LED providers in our industry across Canada and the United States. Their products and professionalism within this industry are, for the most part, exceptional. Unfortunately there are some glaring exceptions. This post serves as a means of [...]

Burton Canadian Open – Winsport and Uptown 17 in Calgary

ColossoVision — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:36:43 PST

The 2012 Burton Canadian Open was a success! Spring like weather, excellent snow conditions, and world class snowboarders brought huge crowds to Canada Olympic Park for the 2012 Burton Canadian Open. Spectators at COP weren’t the only ones watching this year! In 2012 ColossoVision was presented with a challenge of expanding the event from WinSport [...]

Snowblower packs in the crowds

ColossoVision — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:03:13 PST

In less than a week after the New Years Eve Celebrations, Calgary’s Olympic Plaza was transformed into a winter wonderland and party zone. Fire performers, ice sculptures, a magical tree, and entertainers created a magical and electrifying event for families. International electronic artists, Kid Koala, An-ten-nae,VibeSquaD,Adham Shaikh, Erica Dee, and CaryChang thrilled over 10,000 jumping [...]

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ColossoVision — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:57:04 PST

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Euro Cup Soccer 2012 Screen Rentals

ColossoVision — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:42:26 PST

Loading playlist … ColossoVision is pleased to provide special “Community Celebration ” rates and packages for the upcoming Euro Cup Soccer 2012 in June. Our packages include the following LED screen P.A. System Canadian Satellite programming Package recommended will depend on your venue , number of expected spectators and your budget. We have a healthy [...]

SantaVision.TV winds up 2011 Season

ColossoVision — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:07:57 PST

The last 28 days have been a wonderful experience at this years SantaVision.TV. Vicki and I find it hard to believe yet another season comes to a close tonight. We’ve seen and heard proposals, greetings, songs, and so much more from visitors near and a far. Our family would like to thank all of the [...]

ColossoVision participates in a “Canadian First”!

ColossoVision — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:59:36 PST

ColossoVision is proud to be a part of a very unique and special “Canadian First ” event. Partnering with Buy Canadian First, which promotes ” all things Canadian”, ColossoVisions Barco Mobile screen is delivering informational content on Canadian made products, services and talent. For more [...]

ColossoVisions Creative LED Screens at Bassnectars Vancouver and Calgary Shows

ColossoVision — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:50:08 PST

Working with Live Nation in Vancouver and PK Sound in Calgary , ColossoVision was invited to provide creative LED screens for Bassnectars two shows in Western Canada. The creative LED requirement included 1 - 8ft high x 16ft wide main LED screen suspended from the upstage trusses 1 – 8ft high x 4 ft wide [...]

Santa and SantaVisionTV are Coming To Town, Again!

ColossoVision — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:46:52 PDT

ColossoVision and ReMax are proud to announce that SantaVision, a free, interactive holiday experience allowing children of all ages to visit with Santa live via satellite, is coming back for its fifth year as part of the Calgary Zoo’s Zoolights from November 25th to December 23rd, 2010. Participants of SantaVision have the chance to ask [...]

Teepee Creek Stampede Goes with ColossoVision

ColossoVision — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:31:08 PDT

ColossoVision is pleased to announce the Teepee Creek Stampede has invited us as their LED screen and Video Production provider for 2012. ” We’re excited and thrilled to be a part of the Teepee Creek Stampede ” , says Vicki Dupuis, Co-founder of ColossoVision. The Teepee Creek Stampede takes place July 13 – July [...]

Hiring LED screen technician – Calgary

ColossoVision — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:50:45 PDT

LED screen technician Posting Date: Thursday October 6th 2011 Closing Date: Monday October 17th 2011 ( or until a qualified candidate is found ) Location: Working from Head Office in Calgary Hours: 40hrs / wk minimum Requirements: The technician ColossoVision seeks must have experience in the LED screen industry. Delivery, setup, and removal of ColossoVision’s [...]

“The Bush Ninja” releases movie trailer

ColossoVision — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:13:30 PDT

“The Bush Ninja” , better known as Brent Wanstall, released the trailer for his short movie he plans on releasing at the end of this year. Deep in the Rocky Mountains, S.S.P. along with The Bush Ninja, have captured HD Video of some of the new and unknown riders from the interior of B.C. Two [...]

ColossoVision Canada providing LED screens to ” Buy Canadian First “

ColossoVision — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:00:32 PDT

Buy Canadian First’s newly launched LED Media Division answers their clients’ needs to promote Canadian products and services beyond the web. ColossoVision Canada would like to thank Buy Canadian First for the invitation to partner as their supplier in the newly created LED Media Division. Vicki Dupuis, President of ColossoVision Canada says “it is a [...]

IGSA NORAM 2011 Winsport Canada Cup is a Success!

ColossoVision — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:44:12 PDT

The IGSA NORAM Winsport Canada Cup lived up to all expectations and more on this Labor Day long weekend. On opening day the weather cooperated, thousands of spectators attended, and even more joined in for the webcast. This was a world class event at a world class track. Longboard competitors from all over North America, [...]

Screen Placement – positioning is paramount

Vicki — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 03:51:32 PDT

Part I When a client uses an LED screen, chances are good some advertising or sponsorship logos will be displayed during an event. The screen can do an amazing job at getting your message across. But without thought to location, and optimum viewing, some of the best messages will go unseen. The problem is common [...]

The sum of all delays – IMAG Video Latency

ColossoVision — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:04:32 PDT

Part I Latency in Live Video Production is important to understand, as the effects of being unaware will lead to challenges and dissapointment. How many times have you seen the effect where the persons voice is not in sync with the lips on the screen? There is nothing more distracting in a show than to [...]

Imagine 10k half marathon and walk Niverville Manitoba

ColossoVision — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:06:00 PDT

Imagine 10k Half Marathon and Walk Niverville Manitoba September 24th 2011 9:00am The Imagine Run is more than a half marathon and walk. “Imagine is a group of caring individuals who are committed to raising public awareness & erasing the Stigma surrounding Mental Health Issues & Suicide.” Although our family at ColossoVision considers this a [...]

IGSA NORAM Longboard Series Calgary

ColossoVision — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:52:16 PDT

The IGSA, Gravity of Sports Festival, World Cup Series returns to Calgary on September 2nd at Winsport. ColossoVision was part of the inaugural run in 2009 which saw racers from all over North America, with some from destinations as far as Europe and Australia, race on Winsports ” world class ” track. The comments from [...]

ColossoVision Mobile and Modular Screen Installations – Safety

ColossoVision — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:31:00 PDT

With the recent stage collapses, ColossoVision has seen an increased awareness by event planners, producers and clients regarding safety. In the last week we have fielded many inquiries regarding the safety of our screens, structures and installations. The concerns are justified and we understand the need to ask. In response to some of the concerns, [...]

Calgary – 4th annual Spaghetti Western Festival

ColossoVision — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:10:47 PDT

If you’re in the Calgary area on August 20th , Don’t miss the 4th annual Spaghetti Western Festival located at Calgary’s Olympic Plaza. ColossoVision is thrilled to be back as the screen sponsor after missing 2010 due to previous commitments. But, Matt Masters, the head noodle of the festival, kept the door open for [...]

ColossoVisions mobile screen shines at golf tournaments

ColossoVision — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:44:24 PDT

ColossoVision’s mobile screen and the Tricaster HD850 proved to be a valuable resource at two events last week at the Mill Woods Golf Course in Edmonton. Two side by side events, the Ladies invitational tournament and Men’s Pro-am Invitational engaged ColossoVisions technologies to display sponsor advertising, results, and other content to enhance the spectators and [...]