AVolution Technology ToursMay 12, 2005 1:42 PM 
A perfect way to cap off your time in educational sessions and on the show floor, the AVolution Technology Tours showcase some of the most dynamic AV installations Las Vegas has to offer. And that's saying something. Originally established with the mission of assembling companies and end users who wish to maintain a standard of excellence and integrity, these four tours clearly fulfill that objective. Pricing is $100 for advance registration, and all tours include transportation to specific venues. Retail Tech @ Fashion ShowWednesday, June 8, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located on The Strip in Las Vegas, the Fashion Show Mall represents a pinnacle of achievement in for the integration of digital media technology in high-profile urban environments. This three-stage tour starts off with a visit to Show Central, a multi-purpose facility that handles Fashion Show's control and monitoring, as well as its on-site media production. Next, participants will stop off at The Great Hall, a key site at which at which daily house shows and a number of key industry events and product launches are staged. The tour concludes with a trip to The Plaza, which features The Cloud, an architectural structure that provides shade by day and serves as a 500ft. long, 128ft. high projection screen by night. Throughout the tour, expect to learn about the collaborative design and development process behind the facility's construction and technology, and develop an understanding of the business model responsible for this facility's economic viability. University of Nevada, Las VegasWednesday, June 8, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Located just off The Strip, the UNLV campus presents an excellent learning environment not only for its students, but also for AV pros, no matter how seasoned. The tour starts off with the Lied Library's Access Grid, a hub for education and research group-to-group interactions over Internet2. A single computer controls the grid node, which uses three digital projectors, four video cameras, and eight ceiling mics with echo-canceling electronics. Also in the Lied Library is an integrated VOD system that distributes both analog and digital media to a wide range of locations throughout the campus, from viewing stations to classrooms and branch libraries. The tour finishes off with a trip to the Stan Fulton Building's International Gaming Institute, a truly unique facility that houses a casino laboratory, computer lab/classroom, conference center, IGT Gaming Resource Center, and state-of-the-art distance learning technology. Learn how AV technology facilitates learning in applications from the standard to the exotic. Wynn Resort Las VegasThursday, June 9, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Take advantage of this unique opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look at The Strip's latest addition. You'll tour the Wynn Las Vegas' various departments, including entertainment production services, music and page, and creative services. Also included are stops at the showroom and water feature. There's even a gift package at the end of the tour. Viva Las Vegas! Cirque du Soleil's "O" ShowThursday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Essential to Cirque du Soleil's long and successful run at the Bellagio is the marriage of technology and human performance. Now, you can take a close look at the design and technology that has made that marriage so successful—and magical. But bringing "O" to life on stage, a show that features some 1.5 million gallons of water, is not easy. Instrumental in that task is the computer-controlled lighting, audio, special effects, and automation. The tour focuses on those four specific areas, examining the design strategies and technology responsible for the "O" show's enduring magic and popularity. For more information, visit www.infocommshow.org and click on "Tours". |
