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Editor's letter : Dealing with protests
The industry attracts protesters for the
same reason it attracts sponsors – it's
high profile and extremely engaged with
its audience
Profile: Tim Fisher
The CEO of Village Roadshow Theme
Parks reveals how the company's
defied the double-dip global recession
with record attendances to its existing
parks and three more due to open
Museum: The big idea
San Francisco's Exploratorium reopened
in April in a venue three times its original
size. The museum's Linda Dackman
shows how the new space is being used
Aquarium: Den Blå Planet
The CEO and designer describe
Denmark's new aquarium, which is
shaped like a whirlpool and has 20,000
animals and up to 8,000 visitors a day
New opening: Thinking inside the box
The Perot Museum is shaped like a cube
and described as the next generation
of nature and science museums. CEO
Nicole Small explains how and why
Restoration: Home improvement
The Historic Dyess Colony: Boyhood
Home of Johnny Cash project is
restoring the famous singer's house,
educating visitors about the New
Deal era and revitalising the area
Planetarium: The sky at night
Two dome theatres are among the
highlights of Canada's new Rio Tinto
Alcan Planetarium, which shows what's
going on in the universe as it happens
Social media: Smart moves
Find out how to use digital opportunities
beyond your website in a new series
by social media expert Kelly Wheeler
WeatherAll LCD outdoor flat panels by Christie The new Christie WeatherAll Series of LCD outdoor flat panels includes the 55-inch Christie FHD551-W professional grade full HD solution. The series is designed to perform in a wide range of applications including outdoor sporting venues, live events, architectural applications, entertainment parks, public displays, hospitality and resort industry and other outdoor functions.
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WeatherAll LCD outdoor flat panels by Christie
Electro pop group use Dataton AV technology German electro pop group Kraftwerk is using the dynamic interactive and 3D features of Dataton Watchout multi-image and presentation software for on-stage digital scenography at tours and concerts in 2013.
Watchout manages projected 3D content on a large stage backdrop creating a powerful abstract presence in front of audiences wearing polarized 3D glasses. Watchout version 5 enables live manipulation of content.
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Electro pop group use Dataton AV technology
Acoustiguide launches interactive family tour Acoustiguide has launched a children’s tour at the Tower of London, UK with the Historic Royal Palaces interpretation, curatorial and education teams. The first family tour at the Tower, it is presented on Acoustiguide’s Opus Click guide and is based on audio, with visuals such as still images and cartoons presented on the screen. The tour is aimed at children aged between five- and seven-years-old, combining interactive and fun elements to encourage families to explore the Tower using their own map and adventure.
Whaam! Mobile app and multimedia guide Antenna International has produced a new multimedia guide and mobile app to accompany Lichtenstein: A Retrospective, on display at Tate Modern in London until May 2013. The show is the first full-scale Roy Lichtenstein retrospective in more than 20 years and brings together 125 of his most definitive paintings and sculptures. The guide and app explores the life and work of Lichtenstein, looking in detail at more than 20 of his iconic pieces, and will guide users and visitors through the multiple inspirations behind his vibrant and eye-catching art.
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Whaam! Mobile app and multimedia guide
Messagemaker displays at UK football museum An aerial display from Messagemaker provides a dramatic backdrop at the National Football Museum, newly relocated in central Manchester, UK. Stretching more than 30m (98ft) in length, the curved display demonstrates the latest display technologies. The bespoke design comprises a lightweight u-shaped mesh structure custom-curved and suspended from thin wire to provide a semi-transparent display that appears to float in mid-air. The curve is formed by a series of short, straight lengths, precision-engineered to fit.
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Messagemaker displays at UK football museum
Digital Spring develops WWF mobile network Digital Spring Mobile UK mobile operator has partnered with WWF to launch a UK mobile network designed to generate funds to protect wildlife and the environment. WWF Wildlife Mobile is operated by UK mobile virtual network operator, Digital Spring Mobile and delivers UK-wide coverage on the Vodafone Network. The new service from WWF targets environmentally aware consumers, promising ‘every conversation helps conservation’ with 10 per cent of the net revenue from all call, text and data usage on the sim-only service going directly to WWF UK to help its global conservation work.
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Digital Spring develops WWF mobile network
Pixled launches new floor and strip products LED screen designer and manufacturer from Belgium, Pixled, has released new floor and strip based products. The new Pixled F-24 strip is a centimetre high, with a 24mm pixel pitch and 1.8cm installation depth. It’s available in a wide range of lengths for the creation of geometric shapes. The floor LED modules can be used for rectangular wall screens and for floors.
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Pixled launches new floor and strip products
dcinex uses Dolby Atmos in European cinemas Belgium-based dcinex technical consulting has installed Dolby Atmos in cinemas across Europe in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany and The Netherlands. Now dcinex is sound audited and implementing 11 other Dolby Atmos platforms in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and Benelux. Dolby Atmos is designed to bring a natural, realistic sound to envelop the audience as an end-to-end solution for immersive soundscapes.
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dcinex uses Dolby Atmos in European cinemas
Blackbox-av Lightbox 2 for media browsing Blackbox-av has released Lightbox 2, the second generation of its off-the-shelf, customisable museum media browsing software. Already installed in the Panacea Museum, Bedford, UK, the system is designed to give museums and heritage sites a way to organise and present their archived media to visitors in a customisable, elegant and multi-touch interface.
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Blackbox-av Lightbox 2 for media browsing
Arcstream AV creates interactive wine experience Arcstream AV has completed an immersive and educational experience to transform visitor attraction and events venue Vinopolis in London, UK. The AV installation takes visitors through the grapes, regions and tastes of wines across the world in its vaulted railway arches. Touchtables, touchscreens and projectors were installed alongside a PufferSphere XL 360° projection globe, with a range of educational, interactive content designed by Arcstream to personalise the user experience. Three 42-inch digital signage screens were installed in the reception area and four Samsung SUR40 for Microsoft Surface tables split into four screens, to enable simultaneous multi-use, were installed in the two main tasting zones. The interactive content takes visitors through a taste experience while they try to create their ideal wine in the Winery.
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Arcstream AV creates interactive wine experience
Italian national cinema uses projectiondesign As part of a technological overhaul in one of Europe’s most evocative museum spaces, projectiondesign has supplied 40 of its high-performance DLP projectors to the Museo Nazionale del Cinema in Turin, Italy. Housed inside the Mole Antonelliana, a mixture of projectiondesign F12 and F22 DLP projectors, together with F10 AS3D active stereo 3D models are being used in cinema rooms. Each one is tailored to its own space and application, so that the museum can reflect the growing interest in 3D among film-makers and audiences. The project uses projectiondesign’s Pro-Net asset-management software.
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Italian national cinema uses projectiondesign
Lighthouse adds flexible X3 LED indoor screen LED screen manufacturer Lighthouse Technologies has launched the flexible X3 screen for large-scale indoor LED video displays. It has a 3.9mm pixel pitch and is its highest resolution LED screen to date. Developed in conjunction with XL Video, the X3 has a flexible joint structure that allows the screen to be shaped in different ways to become concave or convex both horizontally and vertically, meaning users can wrap it, bend it or twist it for their stage.
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Lighthouse adds flexible X3 LED indoor screen
COMPANY PROFILES
Sally Corporation
Our services include: Dark ride design & build; Redevelopment of existing attractions; High-quality [more...]
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally
opened by Rivington Hark, as St Johns Beacon invites operators and partners to shape its
next phase. [more...]
With a focus on multimedia and AV, find the right products and services 24/7 by logging on to Attractions Management’s free search engine www.attractions-kit.net
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2013 issue 2
Editor's letter : Dealing with protests
The industry attracts protesters for the
same reason it attracts sponsors – it's
high profile and extremely engaged with
its audience
Profile: Tim Fisher
The CEO of Village Roadshow Theme
Parks reveals how the company's
defied the double-dip global recession
with record attendances to its existing
parks and three more due to open
Museum: The big idea
San Francisco's Exploratorium reopened
in April in a venue three times its original
size. The museum's Linda Dackman
shows how the new space is being used
Aquarium: Den Blå Planet
The CEO and designer describe
Denmark's new aquarium, which is
shaped like a whirlpool and has 20,000
animals and up to 8,000 visitors a day
New opening: Thinking inside the box
The Perot Museum is shaped like a cube
and described as the next generation
of nature and science museums. CEO
Nicole Small explains how and why
Restoration: Home improvement
The Historic Dyess Colony: Boyhood
Home of Johnny Cash project is
restoring the famous singer's house,
educating visitors about the New
Deal era and revitalising the area
Planetarium: The sky at night
Two dome theatres are among the
highlights of Canada's new Rio Tinto
Alcan Planetarium, which shows what's
going on in the universe as it happens
Social media: Smart moves
Find out how to use digital opportunities
beyond your website in a new series
by social media expert Kelly Wheeler
WeatherAll LCD outdoor flat panels by Christie The new Christie WeatherAll Series of LCD outdoor flat panels includes the 55-inch Christie FHD551-W professional grade full HD solution. The series is designed to perform in a wide range of applications including outdoor sporting venues, live events, architectural applications, entertainment parks, public displays, hospitality and resort industry and other outdoor functions.
attractions-kit.net keyword: christie
WeatherAll LCD outdoor flat panels by Christie
Electro pop group use Dataton AV technology German electro pop group Kraftwerk is using the dynamic interactive and 3D features of Dataton Watchout multi-image and presentation software for on-stage digital scenography at tours and concerts in 2013.
Watchout manages projected 3D content on a large stage backdrop creating a powerful abstract presence in front of audiences wearing polarized 3D glasses. Watchout version 5 enables live manipulation of content.
attractions-kit.net keyword: dataton
Electro pop group use Dataton AV technology
Acoustiguide launches interactive family tour Acoustiguide has launched a children’s tour at the Tower of London, UK with the Historic Royal Palaces interpretation, curatorial and education teams. The first family tour at the Tower, it is presented on Acoustiguide’s Opus Click guide and is based on audio, with visuals such as still images and cartoons presented on the screen. The tour is aimed at children aged between five- and seven-years-old, combining interactive and fun elements to encourage families to explore the Tower using their own map and adventure.
Whaam! Mobile app and multimedia guide Antenna International has produced a new multimedia guide and mobile app to accompany Lichtenstein: A Retrospective, on display at Tate Modern in London until May 2013. The show is the first full-scale Roy Lichtenstein retrospective in more than 20 years and brings together 125 of his most definitive paintings and sculptures. The guide and app explores the life and work of Lichtenstein, looking in detail at more than 20 of his iconic pieces, and will guide users and visitors through the multiple inspirations behind his vibrant and eye-catching art.
attractions-kit.net keyword:antenna
Whaam! Mobile app and multimedia guide
Messagemaker displays at UK football museum An aerial display from Messagemaker provides a dramatic backdrop at the National Football Museum, newly relocated in central Manchester, UK. Stretching more than 30m (98ft) in length, the curved display demonstrates the latest display technologies. The bespoke design comprises a lightweight u-shaped mesh structure custom-curved and suspended from thin wire to provide a semi-transparent display that appears to float in mid-air. The curve is formed by a series of short, straight lengths, precision-engineered to fit.
attractions-kit.net keyword: messagemaker
Messagemaker displays at UK football museum
Digital Spring develops WWF mobile network Digital Spring Mobile UK mobile operator has partnered with WWF to launch a UK mobile network designed to generate funds to protect wildlife and the environment. WWF Wildlife Mobile is operated by UK mobile virtual network operator, Digital Spring Mobile and delivers UK-wide coverage on the Vodafone Network. The new service from WWF targets environmentally aware consumers, promising ‘every conversation helps conservation’ with 10 per cent of the net revenue from all call, text and data usage on the sim-only service going directly to WWF UK to help its global conservation work.
attractions-kit.net keyword: digital spring
Digital Spring develops WWF mobile network
Pixled launches new floor and strip products LED screen designer and manufacturer from Belgium, Pixled, has released new floor and strip based products. The new Pixled F-24 strip is a centimetre high, with a 24mm pixel pitch and 1.8cm installation depth. It’s available in a wide range of lengths for the creation of geometric shapes. The floor LED modules can be used for rectangular wall screens and for floors.
attractions-kit.net keyword:pixled
Pixled launches new floor and strip products
dcinex uses Dolby Atmos in European cinemas Belgium-based dcinex technical consulting has installed Dolby Atmos in cinemas across Europe in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany and The Netherlands. Now dcinex is sound audited and implementing 11 other Dolby Atmos platforms in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and Benelux. Dolby Atmos is designed to bring a natural, realistic sound to envelop the audience as an end-to-end solution for immersive soundscapes.
attractions-kit.net keyword: dcinex
dcinex uses Dolby Atmos in European cinemas
Blackbox-av Lightbox 2 for media browsing Blackbox-av has released Lightbox 2, the second generation of its off-the-shelf, customisable museum media browsing software. Already installed in the Panacea Museum, Bedford, UK, the system is designed to give museums and heritage sites a way to organise and present their archived media to visitors in a customisable, elegant and multi-touch interface.
attractions-kit.net keyword: blackbox av
Blackbox-av Lightbox 2 for media browsing
Arcstream AV creates interactive wine experience Arcstream AV has completed an immersive and educational experience to transform visitor attraction and events venue Vinopolis in London, UK. The AV installation takes visitors through the grapes, regions and tastes of wines across the world in its vaulted railway arches. Touchtables, touchscreens and projectors were installed alongside a PufferSphere XL 360° projection globe, with a range of educational, interactive content designed by Arcstream to personalise the user experience. Three 42-inch digital signage screens were installed in the reception area and four Samsung SUR40 for Microsoft Surface tables split into four screens, to enable simultaneous multi-use, were installed in the two main tasting zones. The interactive content takes visitors through a taste experience while they try to create their ideal wine in the Winery.
attractions-kit.net keyword: arcstream
Arcstream AV creates interactive wine experience
Italian national cinema uses projectiondesign As part of a technological overhaul in one of Europe’s most evocative museum spaces, projectiondesign has supplied 40 of its high-performance DLP projectors to the Museo Nazionale del Cinema in Turin, Italy. Housed inside the Mole Antonelliana, a mixture of projectiondesign F12 and F22 DLP projectors, together with F10 AS3D active stereo 3D models are being used in cinema rooms. Each one is tailored to its own space and application, so that the museum can reflect the growing interest in 3D among film-makers and audiences. The project uses projectiondesign’s Pro-Net asset-management software.
attractions-kit.net keyword: projectiondesign
Italian national cinema uses projectiondesign
Lighthouse adds flexible X3 LED indoor screen LED screen manufacturer Lighthouse Technologies has launched the flexible X3 screen for large-scale indoor LED video displays. It has a 3.9mm pixel pitch and is its highest resolution LED screen to date. Developed in conjunction with XL Video, the X3 has a flexible joint structure that allows the screen to be shaped in different ways to become concave or convex both horizontally and vertically, meaning users can wrap it, bend it or twist it for their stage.
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder
Bob Rogers pass ownership of the business to four long-serving senior executives, while
remaining actively involved with the company.
Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of its 30th
anniversary celebrations, using immersive storytelling and adaptive reuse to reinforce the park’s
longstanding “Hollywood in Germany” positioning.
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions
that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once
complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK.
Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the appeal of its
recently launched Sirene Island themed area and introduce younger visitors to thrill attractions.
A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’
planned resort in Bedford are emerging as part of a wider transformation of the Oxford–
Cambridge Growth Corridor into a major centre for UK leisure and tourism inv
Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-
Iwerks, as part of a wider strategy to enhance the guest experience and create additional
revenue opportunities.
The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions and
children’s meals as part of a summer cost-of-living support package designed to stimulate the
visitor economy and encourage family days out.
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks exclusively
to CLADmag about his mission to spread joy, the power of play, and his bold approach to using
colour (including the colours you won’t see in his work).
The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn)
entertainment complex in the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with officials
proposing a large-scale theme park and sports destination as part of a broader tourism and
economic development strategy.
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most pools at sea
(nine), and a record-breaking 28 dining venues, as well as attractions including a waterpark
with two new family raft slides.
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COMPANY PROFILES
Sally Corporation Our services include: Dark ride design & build; Redevelopment of existing attractions; High-quality [more...]
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally
opened by Rivington Hark, as St Johns Beacon invites operators and partners to shape its
next phase. [more...]
