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Themed education and the immersive museum

Themed education and the immersive museum

Nov 06, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Features, Museums Comments Off on Themed education and the immersive museum

The intersection of themed entertainment and interactive education is emerging now at museums around the country like never before.
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Flying with Stantec

Flying with Stantec

Nov 06, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Features, Theme Parks Comments Off on Flying with Stantec

Stories have defined our world since the dawn of communication - in architecture, carefully-crafted stories based on themes and messages can help an independent brand engage guests and create a...
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From hurricanes to Bigfoot: nWave Pictures

From hurricanes to Bigfoot: nWave Pictures

Nov 06, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Attractions, Business, Events, Features, Museums, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on From hurricanes to Bigfoot: nWave Pictures

In addition to the output from its own studio, nWave grows its library through partnerships with external producers.
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Specialty projection screens: Strong/MDI and Eclipse Screens

Specialty projection screens: Strong/MDI and Eclipse Screens

Nov 06, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Attractions, Business, Events, Features, Museums, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on Specialty projection screens: Strong/MDI and Eclipse Screens

Eclipse Screens and Strong/MDI Screen Systems, have joined forces to offer custom, turnkey solutions that integrate their complementary products and services, with multiple showcases and...
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A league of their own: Sally Corporation

A league of their own: Sally Corporation

Nov 06, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Attractions, Business, Features, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on A league of their own: Sally Corporation

The ride builds on a trend that started in the late ‘90s when destination theme parks began adding high-end, projection-based media dark rides with motion base vehicles.
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Secret Sauce: The Hettema Group

Secret Sauce: The Hettema Group

Nov 06, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Attractions, Business, Features, Homepage Slider, Museums, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on Secret Sauce: The Hettema Group

The Hettema Group’s projects frequently achieve iconic status, and they inspire long-standing relationships with colleagues and clients.
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Media playback – Are you being served?

Media playback – Are you being served?

Nov 06, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Attractions, Business, Features, Museums, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on Media playback – Are you being served?

Whether guests are watching a 4D show on a giant screen or a seasonal exhibit such as SeaWorld’s Sea of Trees, video servers feed carefully choreographed, perfectly timed video images and/or...
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Geoff Thatcher: Former amusement park cleanup boy makes good

Geoff Thatcher: Former amusement park cleanup boy makes good

Nov 06, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Attractions, Business, Events, Features, People, Theme Parks Comments Off on Geoff Thatcher: Former amusement park cleanup boy makes good

“Geoff took the storytelling approach into the brand space, and now he’s back helping apply it for branded and IP experiences in the themed entertainment space."
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Truly, virtually, Birdly

Truly, virtually, Birdly

Nov 06, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Attractions, Business, Events, Features, Museums, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Truly, virtually, Birdly

Riders lie prone on a platform, arms extended, as if they’re flying through the air. This is augmented through a combination of motion control, virtual reality, 3D sound, and environmental effects.
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From floats to starships: Rando Productions

From floats to starships: Rando Productions

Nov 06, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Attractions, Business, Features, Museums, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on From floats to starships: Rando Productions

If you have never heard of Rando Productions, you have seen their work in theme parks, museums, trade shows, concerts, or television – in locations around the world.
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