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MSI’s Science Storms exhibit among those named for ASTC 2011 Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards

Judith Rubin
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Click to read article about Science Storms in IPM Magazine

Now recognized with a Leading Edge Award by the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) Science Storms at the Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago) was previously honored by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) with a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement. The exhibit was further celebrated by the NAME award from the American Association of Museums (AAM). 

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Congratulations to Evidence Design, the designer for Science Storms, and the other members of the team assembled by the Museum for this project: Lexington, Focus Lighting, Cortina Productions, Chicago Scenic, Advanced Entertainment Technology, Production Resource Group, MagneMotion • MAD Systems, Norcon Construction, OSU, Underwriters Laboratory, Frank Weigand, Ned Kahn, Peter Sedgley, Paul Friedlander, James Patten, Dr. Robert Berenger.

Complete list of 18 awards to date honoring Science Storms: AAM – NAME Excellence in Exhibition Award – Award for Overall Excellence, AAM MUSE Awards – Gold MUSE award for the Create A Chemical Reaction Interactive, AAM MUSE Awards – Gold MUSE award for the Fire|Combustion Area, TEA – 2010 Thea for Outstanding Achievement, Museum Exhibition, ASTC 2011 Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Award, CINE Golden Eagle Awards (video) – Tornado Primary Media, 2011 International Design Excellence Awards – IDEA Award – Environments category, SEGD – Merit Award for Environmental Graphics, IES Lumen Awards – Award of Excellence, The IES Edwin F. Guth Memorial Award for Interior Lighting Design, IALD Awards – Award of Merit, Time Out Chicago – Best Shows of 2010, Architectural Lighting Magazine “A|L Design Award” – Commendable Achievement in Exhibit Lighting, HOW Magazine – Merit Award for Environmental Graphics, Event Design Magazine 2010 Gold Medal Winner – Best Museum Environment, General Electric Edison Award – Award of Excellence, Art Directors Club (Design Sphere and Environmental Design) –Bronze Award for Environmental Design, AIGA Design Awards – Cross Media Award

For more information on Science Storms from Evidence Design, visit this link. 

    Press release from ASTC:
    The Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards are presented annually to ASTC members and/or their employees in recognition of extraordinary accomplishments that not only enhance the performance of their own institutions, but also significantly advance the mission of science-technology centers and museums. This following awards were presented on October 15, 2011.

    Leading Edge Award for Business Practice
    The International Centre for Life, Sustainability Through Diversity
    The Centre for Life has rendered itself sustainable for the foreseeable future by developing a business portfolio that provides funds for the center’s dual missions of public science engagement and support for world-class scientific research. The science centre runs on revenue generated from two onsite cafés, a parking garage, a conference and banqueting business, and leases not only to university laboratories, but also to popular bars and nightclubs.

    Philippine Science Centrum, Typhoon Ondoy: Rapid Response & Recovery
    On September 26, 2009, Typhoon Ondoy sent nine-foot-high flood waters into the science center, submerging its exhibits and traveling exhibitions. Within 24 hours, the center’s staff and trustees met and immediately started the first steps of rebuilding, launching a fundraising campaign called Project 926 with the goal of raising 9 million Philippine pesos (about USD 210,000) in two ways (cash and in-kind assistance) within six months. The center reopened to the public less than six weeks after the typhoon hit, and was fully restored after four and a half months.

    Leading Edge Award for Visitor Experience (small center)
    Amazement Square, Amazing Adventures of Scorpy Bug
    The Amazing Adventures of Scorpy Bug is a curriculum-based cartoon series designed to help educators take an interactive and interdisciplinary approach to teaching challenging concepts. The series has been made available free-of-charge to teachers and families through publication in the regional newspaper and through a comic book series that addresses specific scientific topics. Scorpy is integrated across all museum platforms: exhibitions, outreach programs, website, and community and school partnerships.

    Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre, Wetland Outreach
    Migratory birds depend on wetlands, and many species are endangered due to wetland destruction. In the past three years, the center fostered public awareness among students and educators across a vast geographic area on the value of wetlands through several outreach programs. The “Wetlands On-the-Go” team delivered programs to 56,000 students in 2,500 classrooms in over 100 communities in three Canadian provinces. The center also held eight workshops for teachers in six Caribbean locations and provided educational resources to underserved communities.

    Click to read more about Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition at Chabot in the current issue of IPM

    Leading Edge Award for Visitor Experience (large center)
    Chabot Space & Science Center, Bill Nye’s Climate Lab
    Bill Nye’s Climate Lab is a media-rich, hands-on exhibition that explores the effects of climate change on Earth’s interconnected systems and offers activities that increase climate and energy literacy. Each visitor receives a “Climate Scout ID”—an RFID card that is automatically detected as the visitor moves from station to station, achieving solutions to climate challenges and earning points. Exhibit activity is stored on the ID, which can be taken home and used to log in on BillsClimateLab.org.

    Museum of Science & Industry, Science Storms
    Science Storms, a 26,000-square-foot (2,400-square-meter) permanent exhibition, features dynamic large-scale experiments that explore nature’s most powerful phenomena. Visitors can manipulate the vortex variables of a 40-foot tornado, unleash a tsunami in a 30-foot wave tank, trigger an avalanche, and pit fire versus water to see how flame reacts to different conditions. The more than 50 hands-on exhibits are joined by 200 important artifacts that help visitors to further understand the basic science behind the forces of nature.

    Leading Edge Award for Experienced Leadership in the Field
    Clarence Sirisena, Assistant Chief Executive in Projects and Exhibitions of Science Centre Singapore
    For his research on newest approaches in traveling exhibitions and sharing his discoveries with other science centers.

    To see all the Leading Edge Award nominees, visit the ASTC YouTube channel.

    Outside the Lines Named a Fastest-Growing Private Company by Orange County Business Journal

    Martin Palicki
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    ORANGE, CA, USA – Outside the Lines (OTL), a California-based design and themed construction company, has been named to the List of Top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Orange County by the Orange County Business Journal. The business journal ranked OTL No. 16 on its list. This is the first year OTL has been included.

    “This is a high honor for our company,” says OTL CEO J. Wickham Zimmerman. “Being recognized for our growth is an indication that our customers feel we bring value to their projects.”

    Zimmerman attributes OTL’s growth to “a talented team that strives to provide exceptional service and quality on every project they’re involved in. Since our founding, we’ve never deviated from our vision of providing the finest rockwork, themed construction and specialty water feature projects in the world.”

    OTL President Hugh F. Hughes says that “when working with clients, we strive to implement ways to control costs and serve our clients better, while maintaining the creativity that has become our hallmark.”

    Worldwide, OTL has created signature rockwork and water features at projects ranging from private estates in California and Antigua to golf courses in Korea and retail entertainment centers in Egypt.

    OTL was one of few construction companies on the Orange County Business Journal’s 2011 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies, which was heavy with technology-focused companies. To qualify for the list, organizations must be privately held, based in Orange County, California, and demonstrate a significant two-year average revenue growth rate.

    In August, OTL was also named to the coveted 2011 Inc. 500 List of fastest-growing private U.S. companies. Inc. magazine ranked OTL No. 411 on its 30th annual Inc. 500. Within the construction industry, OTL ranked 17th. Over the past three years, OTL experienced 832% in revenue growth, which helped it earn the Inc. 500 rating.

    About OTL

    OTL (otl-inc.com) is a worldwide industry leader that creates one-of-a-kind water features, rockwork and themed environments, with services ranging from design and preconstruction to construction and post construction. Its markets include golf courses, casinos, resorts, theme parks, retail entertainment, zoos, aquariums, private estates and cultural projects.

    Sally Corporation adds new Director of Ride Systems

    Martin Palicki
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    Jacksonville, FL, USA — Dark ride and animatronics producer Sally Corporation has selected David Ciciora as the company’s new director of ride systems.

    Ciciora began his career in the amusement park industry at Legoland California in 1998, after serving fifteen years in the U.S. Navy (primarily aboard nuclear submarines). Following five years as ride supervisor at Legoland, Ciciora became manager of ride maintenance for the Morey organization in Wildwood, New Jersey, before being named director of maintenance for Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach. With the economic downturn and closing of Hard Rock Park, Ciciora transitioned to the West Coast to join the team at Universal Studios Hollywood.

    “Much as I enjoyed working at Universal, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to come to Sally,” says Ciciora. “I’ve worked with the Sally team on dark rides over the years, and appreciate the quality and dedication they bring to each project. The scope of upcoming projects is wide, and the company is moving forward on several fronts, technically. I’m looking forward to the challenges.”

    “David has a depth of knowledge and expertise in electronics and ride system technology, plus the experience of being the end user of Sally’s rides and animatronics, that makes him a perfect fit for us,” says Sally Corporation CEO John Wood. “When our long-time vice president of technical services, Ray Dominey, decided to retire from the industry, David’s name came up immediately.”

    Ciciora and his family, wife Jody and three children, have moved to Florida and are residing in Orange Park, just outside Jacksonville.

    Planet Shark: Predator or Prey opens November 3 at Museum of Nature & Science

    Martin Palicki
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    Massive exhibit to feature full-size models including an 18-foot Great White, fossils dating back 380 million years, ginormous jaws, thousands of teeth, interactive displays, Jaws® movie memorabilia and more, plus Sharks IMAX® film for the ultimate out-of-water shark experience

    DALLAS, TX, USA – Billed as the biggest blockbuster exhibition to hit the Museum of Nature & Science since BODYWORLDS and marking only its second stop in the United States, Planet Shark: Predator or Prey will bring the ultimate out-of-water shark experience to Fair Park November 3, 2011, through September 16, 2012. Featuring explanations and examinations of almost every aspect of the shark, from evolution and biology to popular culture and the fin trade, this massive traveling exhibition will guide visitors through the murky myths and fascinating facts that have surrounded sharks for centuries. To expand the experience, the popular IMAX® film SHARKS, presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau, also will open November 3 giving museum goers a chance to take a virtual journey underwater with the ocean’s oldest predator. As a special opportunity, the Museum of Nature & Science will offer the Twin Fin value package, which includes admission to the Planet Shark exhibit andSHARKS IMAX® film at discounted rates.

    Created by Grande Exhibitions of Australia and spanning 12,000 square feet and five galleries, Planet Shark: Predator or Prey will feature displays of full-scale specimen models including an 18-foot Great White, row-after-row of rare fossils dating as far back as 380 million years, thousands of teeth and mega-sized jaws. Fascinating interview footage from shark attack survivors, images and other archives will be on view, plus movie memorabilia including original posters, props, dive cages and more from the 1975 classic Jaws.

    “This is the largest exhibit we’ve ever hosted – it’s even bigger than BODYWORLDS,” said Paul Vinson, director of exhibits for the Museum. “It’s 12,000 square feet of sharks from all over the world and all through time, including fossils, jaws and teeth, full-size models, and even frozen specimens. It’s about as close as you can get to diving with the sharks without a boat!”

    Presented by marine biologist Jean-Michel Cousteau, SHARKS provides a close encounter with what is perceived to be the deadliest hunter in the water. The stunning documentary shows sharks as they really are in their natural habitat – not wicked man-eating creatures but wild and fascinating animals that have been in existence since a million years before dinosaurs roamed the earth. Audiences will experience what it’s like when divers face off with these infamous creatures and get some surprising information about their watery world.

    The film required two years of production, an extensive nine-month filming expedition at nine locations, 500 dive hours and 100 hours of footage.

    “The stunning images really place you in the middle of the colorful undersea world,” said Vinson. “Along with incredible shark encounters, audiences will get up close with sea lions, be surrounded by huge schools of fish and get so near to manta rays and jellyfish swimming past that they will feel like they can reach out and touch them! SHARKS isn’t just a movie, it’s an exhilarating experience!”

    Admission to Planet Shark: Predator or Prey requires a surcharge in addition to the purchase of MNS general admission for a total admission cost of $18 for adults (18-61); $16 for seniors (62+) and students (12-17); $13 for children (2-11); and only $5 for MNS members of all ages. Children under 2 are free. Planet Shark will be on display in the MNS Science Building at 1318 S. 2nd Avenue in Fair Park from November 3, 2011 through September 16, 2012. 

    Adventure World Warsaw shares concept renderings for theme park/ water park resort

    Martin Palicki
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    The new theme park/waterpark resort, Adventure World Warsaw, will begin construction in spring 2012 and is slated to open in 2014.


    Park organizers state: ‘Adventure World Warsaw will consist of an all-year part and of open-air attractions open from April to November. The entrance to the park will lead through the Entertainment Village, where visitors can watch several art performances or visit bars, restaurants and stores. Passing by attractions of this part of the compound, the guests will arrive right in front of the impressive Grand Resort hotel – a building with highly stylised architecture. Under the hotel there will be a passage to the open-air part of the park and to so-called winter zone, the all-year part of theme park neighbouring with the Grand Resort hotel. Turning left before the hotel, the visitors will arrive at the Aqua Park and Aqua Hotel, directly connected with the aqua-park. The water slides, swimming pools and other, so far unprecedented in Poland, water attractions located under a gigantic dome, will be accessible 365 days a year.

    ‘Using the passage under the Grand Resort hotel, the visitors will enter the Theme Park, being the very core of the Adventure World Warsaw. The first part thereof will be the Adventure Harbour – a unique marketplace filled with stores, restaurants and other attractions. But this is where real entertainment just begins. Besides this part, the Park will have also five different theme islands. Two of them will belong to the all-year part of the Park: the Lost Kingdom to the right of the Adventure Harbour, where the visitors will be exposed to such powerful experiences as an earthquake of volcano eruption. On the left there will be the Polish Square, whose architecture will be reminiscent of the old towns to be found in Polish cities. And this is where one can meet characters from Polish legends and fairy tales, such as Pan Twardowski, inviting guests to visit his moving palace, or experience an adventure in a flying vehicle among other Polish fairy tales and legends. The location of each of the park’s theme islands can seen from bird’s eye view. The Creature Lagoon is the most joyful of them all, full of mythical creatures who love having fun and playing pranks. At the same altitude but on the other side of the Adventure Harbour, there is the Land of Legends – referring to Ancient civilisations, including the Mayan and Egyptian ones. The Castle Island located on the outskirts of the Adventure World Warsaw will provide an opportunity to meet Merlin, King Arthur, witches and dragons.
     
    ‘Peter Jan Mulder, the CEO in Las Palm, a company established to deploy the Adventure World Warsaw project, says, “In the second phase of the Project we are planning, among others, to open successive hotels and the second theme park to be created just beside the first stage of the planned investment.”

    accesso releases SHOPLAND 4.0 updated ticketing & e-commerce platform; displaying at IAAPA

    Judith Rubin
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    Image: accesso
    LAKE MARY, Florida, USA (19-October-2011) – accesso today announced the release of SHOPLAND 4.0, the latest version of its award-winning online ticketing and eCommerce platform for the attractions industry. The updated solution includes a range of functional enhancements designed to make it easier for attractions to meet the growing demands and expectations of guests who opt to purchase tickets and other products online.
    “Shopland 4.0 features the latest technological innovations and reinforces our commitment to help attractions use their online marketplace to drive significant revenue upside,” said Steve Brown, accesso CEO. “This approach keeps our clients’ ecommerce initiatives current and allows them to continue to deliver an outstanding experience for their guests while also improving their bottom line.”
    Significant SHOPLAND 4.0 features include:
    •   Enhanced Visual Presentation – provide larger product images and enhanced product descriptions for a more enriched and entertaining shopping experience.
    •   Quick-Sell Products – present a related accessory item to drive higher checkout totals.
    •   Payment Plans – reduce upfront price barriers and drive significant growth in season pass sales through turnkey multi-payment functionality.
    •   Integrated Analytics – leverage robust analytical tracking to assist in maximizing conversion rates and decreasing cart abandonment.
    •   Integrated Social Media – take purchases viral by allowing guests to share their upcoming plans to visit an attraction through Facebook & Twitter.
    •   Flexible Navigation Flow – support alternate product flows, allowing attractions to present non-ticket related items such as meals, parking, tours, cabanas and more in a relevant manner.
    •   Enhanced Security – provide an extra layer of security through optional personal identity verification for transactions with a higher risk profile.
    •   Contextual Help – offer integrated help within the storefront based upon the guest’s current store view along with a robust search feature to provide quick answers to commonly asked questions.
    SHOPLAND 4.0 secures accesso’s position as the leading ecommerce provider to the attractions industry. The Flash-based platform seamlessly merges online commerce with website content and is supported with a flexible product management system that allows for immediate product additions, updates and price changes.
    accesso will present SHOPLAND 4.0 at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Attractions EXPO 2011 in Orlando, November 14 – 18, 2011. For more information, visit accesso.com or call 407-333-7311.
    About accesso
    accesso delivers fully hosted ticketing and commerce solutions to help customers increase sales without undue infrastructure costs. accesso’s onsite, online and on-the-go ticketing solutions support top attractions across North America from theme parks and water parks to zoos, concerts and sporting events. accesso’s solutions are fully hosted and supported 24/7 to ensure continual focus on the user experience and sales results. accesso’s proprietary solutions are noted for streamlined, easy-to-use designs with seamlessly integrated revenue driving features. accesso solutions are continually updated to provide speed to market for enhancements and to stay current with the latest advances in technology. accesso maintains Level 1 PCI Data Security Standard certification.

    Teetering on the Edge

    Martin Palicki
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    InPark Correspondent Edward Wills received the lucky opportunity to experience the new Edge Walk attraction at Toronto’s CN Tower (while Editor Martin Palicki watched from the relative comfort of the observation deck’s Edge Walk live TV). The hour-long experience starts with a briefing and safety checks before ascending the tower for a 30-minute circular tour around the ledge. During the tour, Edward inched towards the edge, performed a back lean and a courageous forward-facing lean… All of which you can see for yourself in this short video.

    The video and photos (while edited by InPark) weren’t made special for us. Every participant receives a DVD of their experience and photos in digital and print format to share, as well as admission to the rest of the tower’s attractions, which include a (comparatively mundane) observation deck, glass floor area, 3d film and motion simulator. Spaces for the Edge Walk are limited and extremely popular. Plan in advance, especially if you are visiting Toronto for only a limited time. www.cntower.ca.

    “Transformers: The Ride–3D” opening spring 2012: "Universal Studios Hollywood’s most ambitious ride ever created"

    Judith Rubin
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    Image: Hasbro

    Universal City, California –“Transformers: The Ride–3D,” based on the iconic brand from Hasbro and electrifying film franchise, directed by Michael Bay, and celebrated for its multi-generational appeal, inventive storyline, spectacular action sequences and amazing special effects, will revolutionize theme park ride perceptions when it debuts as a cutting-edge mega-attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood[SM] in Spring 2012.

    The dynamic, motion-based thrill ride will tell an original “TRANSFORMERS” story using original, photo-realistic 3D-HD media, sophisticated special effects masterminded by Industrial Light & Magic, and one of the most elaborate roaming flight simulator ride systems ever created. Fusing high-tech elements with an epic new “TRANSFORMERS” tale, “Transformers: The Ride–3D” will be Universal Studios Hollywood’s most ambitious ride ever created and will set a new standard in the world of theme park attractions, stretching the medium’s potential as an immersive and powerful storytelling vehicle.

    In the “TRANSFORMERS” movies, Earth’s humans are caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between alien robots, the heroic AUTOBOTS and the evil DECEPTICONS, that physically convert from common mechanical devices, such as cars, trucks and planes to robotic warriors.

    Larry Kurzweil, President, Universal Studios Hollywood, said: “TRANSFORMERS represents a perfect match for our theme park: an exhilarating blockbuster, non-stop action and astonishing special effects. It has all the elements necessary to become one of the world’s most dynamic theme park thrill rides and a centerpiece attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood.”

    Mark Woodbury, President, Universal Creative, said: “We’ve pushed the boundaries of 3D, hyperrealism and immersive visual effects to transport our guests, physically and viscerally, into the world of TRANSFORMERS. Our collaboration with the immensely talented director Michael Bay as the ride’s Creative Consultant has been extraordinary. With his blockbuster film making capabilities, Universal Studios Hollywood has created an original TRANSFORMERS story that taps into the real heart of these bigger-than-life characters and delivers an epic ride experience of a lifetime, that will thrill guests from around the world when it opens at Universal Studios Singapore in December 2011 and Universal Studios Hollywood in Spring 2012.”

    “Transformers: The Ride–3D” is being created in a partnership between Universal Parks & Resorts and Hasbro, Inc.

    The ride’s pioneering photo realistic 3D media is being created by multiple Oscar® -winning Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), a division of Lucasfilms, Ltd., the ground-breaking visionary special effects company behind such acclaimed films as “TRANSFORMERS,” “Avatar,” “Iron Man” and “Star Wars.”

    “TRANSFORMERS,” the first in the film’s trilogy, debuted in 2007 and garnered three Academy Award® nominations. The sequel, “TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN,” opened in 2009 and earned an Academy Award® nomination. The third film in the franchise, “TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON,” premiered in 2011. The three “TRANSFORMERS” films were directed by Michael Bay, executive produced by Steven Spielberg and released by Paramount Pictures.

    Universal Studios Hollywood, “The Entertainment Capital of L.A.” [SM], includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas, the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert arena, and the Gibson Amphitheatre concert and special event venue. World-class rides and attractions include the new blockbuster ride, “King Kong 360 3-D” on the famed behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, “The Simpsons Ride[TM],” “Revenge of the Mummy[SM] —The Ride” indoor roller coaster and “Jurassic Park® – The Ride.”

    Universal Studios Hollywood is a unit of the Universal Parks & Resorts division of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.

    Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Dutch Maritime Museum reopens following major renovation – new AV systems and interactives

    Judith Rubin
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    Image: Het Scheepvaartmuseum

    Message from Richmond Sound Design Ltd., Rapenburg Plaza and Het Scheepvaartmuseum:

    “On 2 October 2011, the Dutch Maritime Museum – Het Scheepvaartmuseum – reopened following major renovation. The museum consists of several themed exhibitions, object exhibitions and interactive exhibits. Rapenburg Plaza made an important contribution to the interior layout of the Museum.

    The Voyage at Sea
    “Rapenburg Plaza are responsible for the complete media and lighting control, the major part of the audio-visual installations and also the entire technical content, including the lighting & sound design for the Voyage at Sea – an impressive maritime experience. A Richmond Sound Design SoundMan-Server Virtual Sound System with 96 track playback and 48 input and output channels handles all the sound content and effects as well as all audio from the video sources in this amazing attraction.

    “The Voyage at Sea is a twenty-minute show divided over five rooms in which the public is taken on a journey through five hundred years of Dutch maritime history. Rapenburg Plaza was part of the creative and production teams responsible for designing and building the Voyage at Sea. For this spectacular interactive exhibit, we were responsible for the lighting design, the AV and system design and the entire technical execution. Come and sail with us soon!

    ShowControl
    “To control all three themed exhibitions, the seven object exhibitions and the two interactive exhibits, Rapenburg Plaza designed, installed and programmed a network based on ShowControl. This system was built using Medialon software, KissBox interfaces and industrial network hardware and software. The system allows the personnel complete control over all lighting and AV equipment, however Rapenburg Plaza programmers can also manage and monitor the entire installation remotely.

    Lighting control
    “Rapenburg Plaza itself was partly responsible for the ingenious lighting control system. An open DMX infrastructure was fitted to low-voltage rails in all the museum’s rooms and showcases, providing more than four thousand individually addressable spotlights with the correct data. All fittings were therefore included in a large E*Net DMX network and can be individually controlled. This not only applies to all LED fittings in the showcases but also to all tunable-white and RGB spotlights on the ceiling rails.

    AV technology
    “In addition to the specialisms, media control and lighting design mentioned above, we also supplied and installed all the AV equipment for the seven object exhibitions, the See you in the Golden Age exhibition, Mijn.Expo (the world’s largest iPad) and, of course, the Voyage at Sea.

    Equipment overview
    “Here are a few figures to provide a global overview of the size of the ShowControl network and the DMX and AV installation”

    • 79 audio- and/or video players
    • 59 PCs or servers
    • 36 industrial network switches
    • 46 Ethernet DMX interfaces
    • 48 DMX splitters
    • 56 video projectors
    • 28 screens or touch screens
    • 47 audio amplifiers
    • 238 loudspeakers
    • 123 interfaces



    InPark Video from Nuit Blanche Toronto

    Martin Palicki
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    Luc Courchesne, McLuhan’s Massage Parlour, 2011

    A couple of Saturdays ago, InPark had the luck of being in Toronto during the annual Nuit Blanche art festival. Held annually in Toronto as well as other cities around the world, Nuit Blanche turns the city into an artist’s canvas for one night, roughly from sundown to sunrise. There are hundreds of art installations and they run the gamut from simple to extremely complex. Many, however, take advantage of technology and audio visual equipment, making the evening interesting not only from an art perspective but from an entertainment and special effects perspective.  


    The short video clip below showcases some of our favorites from the event.


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