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Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
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Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
California
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Delaware
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Florida
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Georgia
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Idaho
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Illinois
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
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Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
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Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
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Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Iowa
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Kansas
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Maine
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Maryland
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Michigan
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Minnesota
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Missouri
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Montana
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
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Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
New Hampshire
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
New Jersey
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
New Mexico
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
New York
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
North Carolina
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
North Dakota
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Ohio
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Oklahoma
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
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Pennsylvania
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
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Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
South Dakota
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Tennessee
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Texas
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Utah
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Vermont
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Virginia
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Washington DC
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
215-442-0700
www.dlafirst.com
OCS Lighting & Control
5797 Chesapeake Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
858-514-4000
www.ocsltg.com
Associated Lighting Representatives
7777 Pardee Lane
PO Box 2265
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-3800
www.alrinc.com
Arizona Lighting Sales
2001 W. Almeda Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-414-9897
www.arizonalightingsales.com
Lighting Solutions
7624 Commerce Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
205-655-6350
www.ala-sales.com
Washington
Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
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Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
# # #
Press Contact:
Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
(917) 763-8069
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com
Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
Diversified
825 Mearns Road
Warminster, PA 18974
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Brightline Appoints Leslie Moynihan as Company’s New Lighting Director
Moynihan Joins After Designing Lighting for Theatre, Dance, Television and Live Events
Bridgeville, Penn. – July 19, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added lighting industry veteran Leslie Moynihan to its team as a Lighting Designer/CAD Specialist. Moynihan joins Brightline with an extensive background in lighting design for theater, television, dance, live music, and venue grand openings. Her previous position was as a computer drafter and designer with Root Integrated Systems, a Cleveland-based A/V equipment supplier.
In her new role at Brightline, Moynihan is charged with developing custom lighting solutions for Brightline clients and partners, and lighting templates to support specifications for virtual design. Moynihan will also support projects with field installation work. She comes to Brightline with experience working with the company’s products but is looking forward to learning more about the details and photometric data relevant to each light.
“I’ve been a Brightline fan for a long time,” said Moynihan. “They’ve figured out how to light optimally for the highest possible video resolution, the resolution that’s most flattering to the subject. The CRI is very high on their lights, and the way the light is designed creates a very soft, flattering light. When I was designing for end users, I found their products superior to what anyone else had out there.”
Having joined the Brightline team late last month, Moynihan is already at work designing lighting environments. For a corporate space with an architectural aspect of the ceiling that casts shadows, Moynihan is determining how to provide adequate light in the least obtrusive way.
In the past, Moynihan has designed lighting on projects ranging from local theater productions to the grand opening of the former Gund Arena (now called Rocket Mortgage Field House) as well as concerts at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the lighting director on the first HGTV home design show, “Room by Room.” Moynihan also handled the touring rig during a ballet company’s U.S. tour.
“Leslie’s got such a broad base of expertise, including superb drafting skills, and she’s just so easy to work with,” said Kathy Katz, Co-Founder, Brightline. “We’re thrilled to add her talents to our team. We’re confident our customers will come to rely on her counsel very quickly.”
Moynihan echoes the enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to being part of what I consider one of the most innovative lighting manufacturers in the world. I think every job I’ve had up until now has led me to this point.”
Moynihan can be reached at (412) 206-0109 or via email at lmoynihan@brightlines.com
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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cME3, Camera, Collaboration!
Brightline Introduces Lighting Fixture Ideal for Conferencing in Huddle Rooms, Classrooms, and Other Meeting Spaces
The cMe3 Multi-Directional LED Light Offers High Color Rendering, Remote Control with Lighting Presets, and Versatile Mounting Options
Bridgeville, Penn. – June 15, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has added the new cMe3 huddle room light to its line of budget-friendly, energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Designed as an ideal solution for smaller collaboration spaces in business, education, broadcasting, and government, the cMe3 turns any meeting space into a video-ready communications center.
With its sleek tubular profile, the three-foot long cMe3 is aesthetically pleasing in any professional environment. Bright yet glare-free thanks to a wrap-around, double-frosted diffusion lens, its LEDs feature adjustable intensity and color temperature with an exceptionally high color rendering index. This high CRI delivers the most natural and flattering illumination for every skin tone, so participants will be bright, clear, and the center of attention for more effective and enjoyable meetings.
Manual controls and an included infrared remote make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. The cMe3 lets users retain pre-sets, so changing the lighting from one meeting to another is a snap.
“With the cMe3’s high CRI, everyone will look and feel their best on video,” said Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “The illumination and controls are ideal for smaller spaces. Like all of our products, the cMe3 fulfills Brightline’s mission of enabling better communication through enhanced visual presentation. Our emphasis on flexible, energy-efficient lighting systems to meet the critical requirements of broadcast, e-learning and corporate A/V applications has allowed us to deliver the cMe3 with professional videoconferencing features, at an affordable cost for a wide range of users.”
The cMe3 can be wall-mounted either horizontally or vertically and is available with a backbox for hard-wiring in new construction, or with a plug set for mounting on a surface, wall, or furniture. Designed for either single or dual mount configurations, the fixture articulates and rotates to achieve the most flattering angle even in hard-to-light spaces.
Slated to begin shipping by mid-July, the cMe3 carries an MSRP of $695.00 and will be available to purchase on the Brightline e-store: https://brightlines.com/brightlineshop/
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, e-learning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Brightline on campus at Temple University
Brightline Lights Illuminate Virtual Learning and Meetings at Temple University
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Selected for Office of University President; ZELo Desktop Lights Provide Customized and Easy-to-Use Controls for Optimal Visibility
Bridgeville, Penn. – April 6, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, announced a sale of 13 ZELo desktop lights and four Flex-T Series multi-directional lights to Temple University in Philadelphia. The project came together through the efforts of lighting consultant O’Donohoe Lighting and lighting rep agency Diversified Lighting.
The ZELo desktop lights are currently in use by faculty and administrators at Temple for remote instruction and internal meetings. The Flex-T’s will be used to light the office of the President of Temple University, Dr. Jason Wingard. Wingard made headlines last year after his appointment as the first African American to serve as President in the school’s 138-year history. He was previously the dean and professor of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University.
Temple prides itself on its diverse and global staff. With many different complexions represented, a one-size-fits-all videoconferencing light wouldn’t work. The ZELo has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. And built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature. Users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices.
With the improved visibility provided by the new lighting, students and staff now report much greater satisfaction with virtual instruction and school meetings.
“ZELo was constructed to meet the critical lighting requirements of broadcasters, but it’s affordable enough for a wide range of users,” explained Kathy Katz, Brightline managing partner. “We’re thrilled that Temple University recognized the power of ZELo for virtual learning and meetings. It’s extremely easy to adjust the light to suit your skin tone and the overall levels that work best for the application. Online classes and meetings remain a key way to communicate. With ZELo, your audience can concentrate on your message instead of poor imaging.”
ZELo delivers broadcast-quality, enhanced personal lighting in any workspace for business professionals, educators, broadcasters, and more. With its variable color temperature, ZELo blends with any ambient room light environment. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
The ZELo desktop video light is priced at $229 and is available here: brightlines.com/brightlineshop and on Amazon. Click here for a list of ZELo distributors.
The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Prince George’s County Gets Royal Lighting Treatment
Over 100 Brightline Lights Serve Council Members and the Viewing Public in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Flex-T Multi-Directional Lights Installed in New Council Headquarters; ZELo Desktop Studio Lights in Use as Personal Video Lights
Bridgeville, Penn. – February 23, 2022 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of video lighting systems, has announced a large–scale installation of its Flex-T Series multi-directional and ZELo desktop studio lights at the new Prince George’s County Council headquarters in Largo, MD. After seeing the performance of the Brightline Flex-T lights within the Executive Committee Press Room at the previous County building in Upper Marlboro, county officials wanted the same set up when they moved to new digs in Largo, MD.
Colin Sandy, of Sandy Audio Visual LLC in Laurel, MD, led the design and build of the county’s new Hearing Room/Legislative Chambers, Press Room and Committee Room at the new building in Largo. Each room has 22 Flex-T broadcast-quality lights, with some serving as flood lights and others providing spot beam directional lighting. Every council member and their staff have ZELo desktop lights, for a total of 50 ZELos at the new headquarters office.
Ease of install, physical appearance, and performance of the lights are what make them so well regarded at Prince George’s County Council. Speaking of the Flex-T lights, Sandy explains: “Their performance is phenomenal. They create a nice, even wash that looks great on video. The lighting is nicely diffused, so there are not a lot of shadows or fall off from light to dark. It’s just a very even lighting pattern, even over as large an area as we have.”
As their name suggests, the versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting. “We put the Brightline lights into the existing ceiling grid. There’s no custom furniture fixture, attachments or mounts that you need,” said Sandy. “The fixtures integrate seamlessly with the ceiling grip. The 2”x2” speakers look like return vents, and because it’s all flush with the ceiling grid, it doesn’t look like a theatre.”
Previously, the County used a more traditional theatrical lighting approach. “They used Tungsten lighting, which in comparison to what the county has now, uneven lighting. The Council members really liked the lighting we did in the County Executive Press Room in 2020. We used nine Flex-T fixtures in that room. So, we did a very similar but much larger set up in the new building’s Committee Room, Press Room, and Hearing Room.”
The County Offices in Prince George’s are well equipped for local and national media, as well as internal communication. In addition to the 66 Flex-T and 50 ZELo lights, PTZ cameras in the Press Room are connected to a switcher and used for live streaming and a feed sent to a local news channel. Lights are positioned over a retractable green screen curtain. A Crestron control system with a Brightline interface controls the Flex-T lights individually or as a group. In the Committee Room where more informal meetings are held, Brightline fixtures illuminate Council members and guests seated in a board room-type set up. Four PTZ cameras in this room, along with the lights, are also controlled by a Crestron system.
The ZELo personal video light has gotten rave reviews from Council members and staff who use it for daily videoconferencing. It has soft and adjustable lighting that can be tilted for the most flattering angle. Built-in manual controls make it easy to change brightness and color temperature, but users can also make adjustments using Brightline’s free app for iOS and Android portable devices. ZELo also supports voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant devices.
About Brightline
A leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting systems for broadcast, videoconference, elearning, and government, Brightline’s mission is to enable communication through clarity. With more than 5,000 customers in over 35 countries, Brightline specializes in enhancing the presentation of visual images by providing high quality, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective evolutionary lighting solutions. Get enlightened at brightlines.com.
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Brightline Lights White House Crisis Center
T-Series Chosen for Situation Room–World’s Most Critical Videoconferencing
BRIDGEVILLE, PA–In a testimony to the superior performance, reliability, and technical sophistication of its products, Brightline has been selected to provide the videoconference lighting for what the BBC News has called “the most important information hub in the United States.” Over the last several months, the first complete overhaul in more than 40 years has been carried out in the Situation Room–the storied “nerve center” beneath the main floor of the White House that has been the setting for many of the most momentous and tension-filled events in recent American history.
President Bush speaks at the inauguration of the renovated White House Situation Room, which underwent its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the revamped room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
Operated by the National Security Council for use by the President and his advisors–including Homeland Security officials and the White House chief of staff–the Situation Room is actually a suite of rooms employed for crisis and intelligence management, secure communication with outside parties, and the maintenance of command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
In this photo taken January 4, 2007, President Bush and Vice President Cheney are shown in the newly renovated Situation Room participating in a secure videoconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
Frequently depicted in popular culture (“The West Wing,” “24,” etc.) as the ultimate nexus of futuristic covert-communications technology, the Situation Room was in fact desperately in need of an ultimate makeover. Despite piecemeal renovations through the years, the 5000-sq-ft center, created in 1962 in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, still featured picture-tube-based monitors, pedestrian fax machines, and antiquated computer and phone systems. In the videoconference realm, sessions were all-too-often interrupted by blackouts and other intermittent failures. This state of affairs was, it seems, particularly galling to President Bush, who is known to place a premium on direct, face-to-face communication with government officials and foreign leaders. When the inadequacies of the existing rooms became painfully evident following 9/11 and the Katrina disaster, the president mandated a total gutting and rebuilding of the entire Situation Room complex.
The Situation Room is in the process of undergoing its first major overhaul since it was created during the Kennedy administration. Lighting in the new room features Brightline directional T-Series fixtures.
To deliver a lighting system that would provide the required performance for what is arguably the world’s most critical VC application, White House personnel in charge of the remodeling selected a mix of Brightline’s motorized T-Series and Mini T-Series videoconference fixtures. Developed to offer energy-efficient, broadcast-quality lighting in a format designed for installation in any type of ceiling, the T-Series’ patented articulation capability makes them the only fixtures that can be precisely rotated into a desired directional position during conferencing and then returned flush to the ceiling between sessions for general room lighting. In conjunction with various Brightline control accessories, this enables users to fine tune a look by placing light exactly where needed and nowhere else, which helps to maximize the readability of the Situation Room’s array of new plasma flat-screen televisions (including a direct video feed to Air Force One). The fixtures are also equipped with digital dimming operated via a DALI push-button control station, allowing for modulation of intensity levels in response to the requirements of individual conference participants. Specialized advanced-phosphor lamps, optimized for high-definition video imaging, ensure consistent light quality and color balance in the round-the-clock facility for up to 10,000 hours.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, and other officials for a secure videoconference in the newly remodeled Situation Room. Brightline motorized T-Series fixtures provide the VC lighting in the room.
The initial portion of the new complex, which includes the main conference room and a “surge room” for quick meetings of senior security officials, opened for use on December 27, with further renovations to continue into the spring of 2007. According to Joe Hagin, deputy White House chief of staff, the overhaul has transformed a dangerously outmoded security resource into what will be “a real gem for the future.” As part of the effort to render the country, and the world, safer through clarity of communication, Brightline is proud to supply some of the sparkle to this refurbished national jewel.
To watch a video tour of the new Situation Room narrated by Joe Hagin, please go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/video/index.html and then select “Situation Room Renovation”
from the video menu on the right.
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