MTSU alumnus secures $18K-plus AV equipment donation for Media and Entertainment

Murfreesboro, Tenn. (TN Tribune)- A Middle Tennessee State University alumnus representing a global entertainment technology company recently donated lighting equipment worth more than $18,000 to the College of Media and Entertainment to help train students properly set up stage and studio productions. MTSU alumnus Shane Smith, director of technology at LMG Inc.& in Florida, a global touring and entertainment provider, coordinated with Michael Forbes, director of technical systems for the Department of Media Arts, on securing the donation of more than 70 pieces of audiovisual equipment that includes LED, strobe, and color mixing capabilities. “Through working with Mike, I learned about a need for some moving light equipment to assist in furthering the education of their students,” Smith said. “We were fortunate to be able to donate some equipment that we hope will contribute to the teaching and education of the next generation of media and entertainment students.” In this fall 2023 photo inside Studio 1 in the Bragg Entertainment Building, Middle Tennessee State University Media Arts students train using donated moving light equipment for the Blue Raider women’s basketball team’s hype videos. Alumnus Shane Smith secured the $18,000-plus equipment donation from his company, LMG Inc., in Florida. (Submitted photo)...