As a show and ride systems engineer, I am often the last one in and the last one out of a themed entertainment project. While I stress to many of my clients the need for show control systems to be considered early in the development progress, its importance is often underestimated or forgotten entirely until very late in the project … Read More
The Real Cost of Value Engineering in Themed Entertainment
Most projects in the Themed Entertainment industry face the overwhelming prospect of running over budget. Invariably it falls on the project team to find cost cutting solutions that will reign in the financial overruns. But cost cutting alone is not considered a wise approach as it can have a detrimental effect on the guest experience. This is where Value Engineering … Read More
What is ‘Organic’ Augmented Reality by ArtistryWare
As trends in themed entertainment have been gradually shifting towards full guest immersion, industry leaders are poised to incorporate AR into several upcoming attractions. But what’s next? AR, being digital, is currently limited to Audio/Visual composited immersion. What about the ‘heat’ and ‘blast’ from a virtual explosion? Where is the guest motion? These questions have been answered by ArtistryWare with … Read More