So I’m on the way back from my first LDI in Las Vegas and I’d like to suggest that more of us in the US and elsewhere should make it to Vegas next year. “But that show is for lighting guys”, you say? “Ah contraire”, I reply! In addition to several of our favorite laser companies represented at the show, there were tons of other areas that are applicable to laserists. Staging and rigging, fog solutions, scrims, and dozens of directly applicable to laserist types. Every major entertainment lighting company is well represented with hundreds of thousands of dollars of equipment playing shows in many booths. Damn impressive even if you only consider what laserists can expect from clubs and concert environments over the coming year.
Not enough laserists present? Again I say, Nay! I think there were at least a dozen laserists we know and love there this year on top of the laser manufacturers I referenced earlier. Next year we could have a place where we have dinners and drinks together next year making it a miniLEM!
Afraid you may get bored anyway? It’s Las Vegas in the quiet time of the year. Shows, restaurants, clubs, (and whatever naughty activities you want) are available. It’s fun! As for me, I spent most of my time with the X-Laser crew (which are a ton of fun) and Swamidog (my laser wife) and his girlfriend this year. It sure would be nice to spend quality time with more of you next year!
What do you think?
David