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Milwaukee Bowen's GUI-based, drag and drop, their Commander system, and an ad- control system manages all of the func- vanced video switcher/scaler. This allows Public tions of not only the 3 system, multiple sources to be ported to the LCD but their existing equipment as well, in- projector and the D3 system for real-time Museum: IMAX cluding House Lighting, and Auxillary playback. LCD projectors. Additionally, Com- adds Bowen mander is in control of the new digital The second half of the project consisted sound processing units that were installed of the installation of a full audio/video Planetarium to give theater operators the ability to recording and editing suite. Bowen tech- Systems quickly switch between the IMAX and nicians installed equipment for a record- ing booth, as well as a 5.1 surround edit- by Mike Grznar ing studio for creation of custom Bowen Technovation recently soundtracks. Bowen also supplied a ren- completed two major installations at the der farm that is directly networked to the Humphry Dome Theater at the Digistar 3 Producer system, which allows Milwuakee Public Museum. The theater the theater staff to view recently rendered receieved a control system and sound projects right away, greatly reducing pro- processing facelift, as well as a com- duction time for new shows in develop- pletely new production suite. Both will ment. give this existing facility the ability to bring exciting new experiences to their Digistar sound systems, automatically All of this work was done wthout disturb- visitors with the existing IMAX tech- implementing the optimum processing ing the existing IMAX system, and be- nology, along with their new Digistar 3 settings for both systems. Other equip- cause of this, the theater was down for a laser projection system. ment in this system includes Bowen's minimal amount of time. We encourage second generation AstroFXMCP manual you to pay a visit to this fine facility if At the heart of the of the theater upgrade control panel with motorzied faders, you are in the Milwaukee area. • is an Astro-FXCommander system. which allows real-time updating with

AstroNotesAstroNotes with lots of great starfield moments", ac- loading instructions, a complete script cording to Creative Director, Jeff Bowen. with visual cues, a complete timecode cue GoesGoes All-DomeAll-Dome sheet for visual cues, a 5.1 soundtrack, by Brien Barr These shows meet national science and the actual video files for playback. The popular AstroNotes shows are guidelines perfectly and are user-friendly, now available for purchase in the Evans educational, and entertaining. The shows & Sutherland D3 SP, D3 CRT and D3 la- have already been greatly improved upon ser system formats. since the original slide projector versions with many new animated and video The shows are also available in sequences. MediaGlobe; Digitarium Alpha; Definiti Twin, SkyVision, and DigitalSky; and All shows include newly-mixed, 5.1 sur- SciDome. round soundtracks. The 5.1 soundtracks Since each show is ready to go “out of are also available in a narrationless ver- the box,” they are ideal for new or These versions have been optimized for sion, allowing overdub of the narration upgraded that are trying to D3 and include many of the exciting, real- into different languages. The shows are get shows up quickly. time astronomy features and starfields pre-rendered and pre-packaged so that offered by the D3 systems. "It was im- you can easily load them into your sys- For pricing and ordering information portant to Mark, Mike, and me that these tem for playback. and description of each show, visit are not just shows that run like videos www.bowentechnovation.com/plan- but are truly planetarium productions Each show kit includes easy-to-follow etarium/alldomeshows.htm •

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NewNew BTBT phase distortions and and cancellations specially-developed Bowen tri-color anywhere in the room. LEDs. Bowen staff has created a new DesignedDesigned version of this same tri-color LED Planetarium We finished the job on time and went off technology, which allows purchase of a Planetarium on our vacation we had scheduled in full-color 16-bit LED system for as SpeakersSpeakers Beijing. We had a chance to visit the little as $10,000USD. Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Sum- InstalledInstalled inin mer Palace, and more! The new system is named AstroFXAurora SP. The cost reduc- MianyangMianyang In the end, the client was thrilled with tions were accomplished in the follow- by Jeff Bowen & Tony Whitlock their new sound system and we could ing ways: not have been happier with our newly- Last spring, a Bowen Technovation designed AstroFXAudio BWN model •There are eleven tri-color LEDs per- crew of three traveled to China for the speakers . foot with an SP system. first installation of the Bowen-designed, Eastern Acoustic Works-built, plan- We have also engineered a larger, more •Standard and Advanced strips feature etarium speakers, (see our last newslet- powerful, state of the art version for big- fifteen tri-color LEDs (these 15 LEDs ter for more information on this product). ger domes and large-format film theaters equal 45 LEDs of older technologies The new 40-foot diameter planetarium is with the first installation scheduled in a which use individual R, G and B part of a new museum in Mianyang, CDC 15/70 theater in Sulphur, OK USA LEDs). China; a science & technology center at the new Chickasaw Nation Interpre- situated in the Northern part of Chengdu tive Center. • This means the SP systems are not as Plateau of the Sichuan Province. bright as Standard and Advanced. Thus we recommend SP for domes at or When the speakers first arrived at the under 30 feet in diameter. Bowen Indianapolis office, we were ex- cited to see (and hear) that the produc- •Standard and Advanced fixtures include tion units were just as nice as the proto- specially manufactured clear polycarbon- type. We assembled the entire system in ate tube housing that adds to the cost but our warehouse and thoroughly put it allows the fixture to be rotated so as to through its paces, before shipping to site. BT Develops provide optimized tuning/coverage on the This is a standard testing practice with BT Develops dome. This housing also allows easy Bowen, and has often saved us time on New, Lower- cleaning of the fixture. With SP, the tri- site. color LEDs and electrics are molded into Cost LED a one piece epoxy strip at significant cost When we arrived at the planetarium, we savings. were surprised to hear that our equipment Systems had been held up in customs and would •SP systems provide full color mixing by Jeff Bowen not arrive until the next day. Being ex- over one continuous ring of color around perienced overseas installers, we had The AstroFXAurora Standard and the dome. scheduled in a contingency day. We did Advanced LED lighting systems have what little work we could that day, then become very popular due to the The Advanced and Elite systems provide that afternoon our Chinese hosts took us stunningly smooth performance of the independent control over every 1 ft. seg- to a Tibetan temple for some sightseeing. ment of the dome circumference.

After the equipment arrived and had been checked for damage, we quickly began the installation. The new EAW speakers not only sounded great, but were easier to install than the product they replaced in our systems. Most importantly there is now one high frequency horn per ar- ray, so all the high frequency content is evenly distributed on all axis with no Standard/Advanced LED strip continued on Page 3...

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...continued from Page 2 nition and stereoscopic 3D video as well Because of the size of the room that as standard video. Bowen Technovation houses the projectors, special mounts and •Standard systems are easily installed three rear-projection screens in mirrors are used to fold the light path of upgradable into the Advanced and Elite the front of the room; a left, center and the projectors onto the rear projection systems. SP is not upgradable. right screen. The 9-foot-wide, 16:9 as- screens. pect ratio, center screen serves two pur- Clients who have seen SP in action poses. First, as the screen for high-defi- The health education programs in the the- have been amazed with the color, the nition video/, and sec- ater are directed from a graphical user lack of scalloping, and the smooth 16- ond, for 3D stereoscopic video. Because interface run from a master computer. bit dimming. of these two roles, the screen material had That master computer additionally pro- to be carefully selected. The rear screen vides all of the standard video, high defi- Read more about the complete line of material had to maintain the polarization nition video, computer graphics and 3D AstroFXAurora LED products at of the light from the 3D projectors as well stereoscopic video content to the projec- www.bowentechnovation.com/ as provide for the excellent image qual- tors. Simultaneously, the master com- planetarium/index.htm. Just click on ity desired for the high-definition video. puter sends control presets to a Bowen the little slideshow of FXAurora in Technovation-provided control system action for details. • After Bowen Technovation tested numer- that then sends out appropriate commands ous samples of screen materials, we se- to all of the room lights, projectors, and lected one provided by Stewart projector shutters. All the instructor needs 3D Imagery at Filmscreen in California. Three projec- to do is press a button on a touch screen tors are used with the center screen. A and the proper projectors and shutters are Health Ed 4000 lumen Christie Digital projector is activated and multiple zones of room used for high-definition content. For 3D lighting are set to the desired level. Center stereoscopic, two 4500 lumen Christie by Mark Trotter Digital projectors are used in conjunc- Throughout our company’s 22-year tion with polarizing filters. The projected continued on Page 4... history, Bowen Technovation has had the images can be easily and instantly privilege of working on some very unique changed from high-definition to 3D ste- projects. One of the most unique is the reoscopic during the program depending Ruth Lilly Health Education Center on the desired effect. Two screens on (RLHEC) in Indianapolis. The RLHEC either side of the center one are used for empowers students to make better, more standard definition content and computer informed decisions about their health and graphics. They use another pair of the well-being. RLHEC has seven teaching 4500 lumen projectors. theaters that deliver 35 unique, age-ap- propriate health education programs. RLHEC is committed to the goal of mak- ing health education fun and relevant for the nearly 90,000 people they serve each year.

We were contacted by RLHEC to help with the renovation of the Omni Theater, a multi-projection theater. The Omni Theater is one of seven teaching theaters at RLHEC where an RLHEC instructor presents health education programs uti- lizing life-size models, high-tech audio/ visual aids, unique exhibits, and lively, interactive curricula. The theater can seat up to 60 students.

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about a random riddle for the kids to tell capture students' attention! Putting the their friends. The “fossil fun” helps them Putting the to identify types of fossils and explore This year visualization has been TechnovatorTechnovator the possibilities of fossil identification taken to a new level. Bowen while giving them a fun way to interact Technovation installed a new 16:9 HD BackBack IntoInto with the exhibit. The “Virtual Video Christie projector, four other LCD pro- Tour” guides the children through the jectors, and new rear-projection screens TechnovationTechnovation Infozone and gives them directions to the creating a vastly improved viewing by Dan Ritchie Infozone branch from inside the museum. experience! Wide screen HD content as The video VJs in the Zone inform the well as stereoscopic videos (true 3D) can The control and interactive crew at visitors of the other items available check now be displayed, giving students the Bowen recently updated the Indianapo- out from the library other than books. "wow factor” when they come to lis Marion County Public Library's RLHEC. Infozone/Dinosphere interactive systems. The systems are located in the In addition, an AMX room control sys- Dinosphere at the Children's Museum of tem was installed, which not only allows Indianapolis. We spent some time reshap- automatic control of the room lights via ing the software control behind the scenes a computer interface, but also triggers the to create a more fluid, dynamic system illumination of small red LED lights on for the Library's needs. We took the time the seats as students use the wireless vot- to make sure the primary goal was still ing keypads. attained while enhancing the ability to track button pushes, and integrating the We asked a few questions about how this ability to see and control a live video in- new technology has changed the effec- put. tiveness of the presentations to Julian Peebles, President of RLHEC and Verlyn The system consists of a graphics trans- Wilson, Director of Technology. mission system that allows the graphics The software has been advanced so that server and all the components to reside operators are able to track and store daily Q: Would you tell us about the mission in the data closet in the Infozone Library button use, which allows assessment of of the Ruth Lilly Health education cen- while the touchscreen and audio speaker interactive activity and audience impact. ter? reside in the Kiosk over 750 feet away. Linked to the tracking, the kiosk is moni- Julian Peebles :The mission of the Along with the sophisticated transmis- tored by an external tracking program RLHEC is to provide inspiring health sion system and the graphics computer, whch can restart in case of a problem. education through innovative presenta- the exhibit also has a live camera feed on tions that promotes and reinforces healthy a pan/tilt mount that is controlled from With the ability to collect data and moni- lifestyle choices for children and adults. the graphics computer. With the live tor the system from outside the software, camera in place, children visiting the the enhanced version of the interactive Q: How does the new technology in your Dinosphere can see what is happening in really delivers by educating not just the center fit into that health education mis- the Infozone Library branch and find visitors, but the owners as well. • sion? points of interest in the library to visit Julian Peebles: We emphasize that later on their trip through the Children's technology is an integral component of Museum. ...RHLEC continued from Page 3 our method of teaching students with high-tech and hands-on programming. The goal of the kiosk was to enhance We strive to reach students through the Q: Please compare the student ex- children's knowledge of dinosaurs by use of technology, in a way that is not periences of the previous programs pre- teaching them how to search the Library's easily replicable in the classroom. sented in Omni Theater to the programs vast collection of books using their online Bowen Technovation has been an inte- now being presented. In what ways have search engine. With the use of feedback gral partner in helping to produce radi- they improved? we are able to help the visitors along this cally new visual experiences for the tens Verlyn Wilson: Programs at simulated Internet search path to discover of thousands of students who visit the RLHEC have always been very interac- the final goal: Searching for T-Rex. Center annually. Achieving the goal of the search brings tive with a great deal of student partici- pation and are known for their ability to continued on Page 7...

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nel useless as it becomes hard to under- VideoconferencingVideoconferencing stand and 3) howling created by feed- SystemsSystems && back. IntegrationIntegration The other components required for a VTC system include: Editor’s Note: In our planetarium theater design work, we are more and more often requested to include -Video input: video camera capabilities beyond those offered by a -Video output: video display device traditional planetarium theater. Some -Audio input: microphone -Audio output: usually loudspeakers examples include distance learning Some systems are greared for use in pub- associated with the display device and videoconferencing capabilities, lic space and can be integrated into mu- -Data transfer: analog or digital which are even used in today’s plan- seum environments for bi-directional dis- telephone network, LAN or Internet etarium revenue earning. I have asked tance learning or nature/chemistry/phys- Jeff Norris to author this introduction ics demonstrations. Wih simple controls, to these technologies. -JB users can tap into resources such as in- Additionally, with some systems formation help desks, translation assis- by Jeff Norris you can install extra cameras and micro- tance, or dial in to see specific demon- What is a videoconference? phones and also connect a PC to the sys- strations, dino dig sites, bear cams, or A videoconference (also known as a tem to allow a presenter to show a com- telescope feeds in real time. videoteleconference) is a set of interac- puter presentation to a remote site. tive telecommunication technologies The Compass has a five button interface which allow two or more locations to in- There are several different ways that VTC and simplified user menus which allows teract via two-way video and audio trans- components are integrated to create a the user to place calls. The Utility is a missions simultaneously functional VTC system. beefed up version of the Compass and can be used in environments such as uni- The core technology used in a One such way is to combine the camera versity campuses, and utilizes auto-dial videoteleconference (VTC) system is and CODEC into one unit that can be and accepts calls when the handset is digital compression of audio and video placed on top of a video monitor. Audio lifted. streams in real time. The hardware that connectivity is as simple as plugging an performs compression is called a omni-directional microphone into the CODEC (coder/decoder).The CODEC is CODEC, and utilizing built-in speakers the heart of the system. The main task in the video monitor. for the CODEC is the compression of outgoing video, audio and data, the trans- mission of this information to the far end, and the decompression of the incoming information which is transmitted through a digital network of some kind (usually ISDN or IP).

A fundamental feature of professional Often referred to as a Set-Top unit, the VTC systems is acoustic echo cancella- Tandberg 990MXP is an example of this tion (AEC).AEC detects when sounds re- type of system. enter the audio input of the VTC codec, which came from the audio output of the Another way is to have the components same system, after some time delay. If fully integrated into one package. Pic- So, what do you need to consider when unchecked, this can lead to several prob- tured is an example of such a sustem, thinking about adding a lems including 1) the remote party hear- which is geared for the single user seated videoconferencing/distance learning ing their own voice coming back at them at a desk or small table. system to your facility? (usually significantly delayed) 2) strong reverberation, rendering the voice chan- continued on Page 6...

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fader response. NewNew MotorizedMotorized 3 - Audio - The number microphones or Control has never been so easily inte- audio sources such as audio from a PC FXCommanderFXCommander grated and programmed as from within or even audio from a DVD player will Manual Panel our AstroFX Commander Control Sys- you need to integrate into the system. The Manual Panel tem which offers tremendous flexibility, fully integrated systems such as the Com- by Michael Phillips dynamic control, a wide variety of con- pass and Utility units utilize a built-in mi- trol languages all in an extremely stable crophone and do not offer any additional Bowen Technovation introduces our computer control system. Seamless inte- audio inputs. If you want to add addi- newest product for our AstroFX Com- gration and control features are our goals tional microphones or even line level mander Control System, the Manual Con- in providing a system that is easy to learn audio sources to the VTC system, you trol Panel (MCP) 2.0. The MCP 2.0 fea- and operate for the beginner as well as will need to consider other units. The set- tures eight touch-sensitive motorized fad- the programming professional, we make top systems usually allow you to plug in ers, 32-channel selection/function it happen with this system. • 2 mics and a line-level stereo signal, but switches and integrates into any MIDI larger systems allow you to connect up compatible system. In conjunction with to three microphones, each with their own the AstroFXCommander programming echo canceller plus the third mic input control software, one is able to create a will also accept line level. myriad of simple or complex control se- quences. 4 - Lighting - For simple systems utiliz- ...Videoconferencing continued from ing one camera with all the participants page 5 sitting at a conference table and watch- ing a video monitor, lighting isn't much 1 - Compatibility with other sys- of an issue, so using the existing office tems - Any VTC system will allow you lights is probably sufficient. However, to connect with any other VTC system when you have a larger space such as a out there. However, the difference is that meeting room, classroom or planetarium, not all VTC systems will maintain their and have a moderator or featured speaker native signal quality when connected to at the front of the room, existing The touch sensitive fader knobs provide VTC systems with lower bandwidth ca- flourescent lights, work lights or white an instant selection of a multitude of func- pability. Many systems, when connect- lights aren't going to provide sufficient tions. Just by a simple touch you can turn ing to systems operating at lower lighting for videoconferencing or dis- on lights, play a movie, soundtrack or bandwidths, will compensate for those tance learning. Adding strategically anything that you desire to occur from systems by lowering their own bandwidth placed theatrical type lights to illuminate within your presentation system. The 32 to match. the moderator or featured speaker are programmable preset push buttons are important as are some lights positioned tactile switch closures that can be pro- 2 - Camera location(s) - Many of the sys- to illuminate the audience members if grammed just as simply and offer the they are participating in the same flexibility and functionality. A posi- tems come with one camera. Many times that camera is built into the CODEC con- videoconference or distance learning and tive snap is felt when the preset button is need to be seen at the other site(s). pressed and instantly your pre-pro- sole and will be positioned at the front of grammed function occurs flawlessly and the room on top of a video monitor. Other 5 - Display Device(s) - Some of the inte- on cue. systems utilize a stand-alone camera that can be placed virtually anywhere at the grated systems come with a built-in dis- play device, while others require a dis- The motorized faders provide instanta- front of the room. You may want to add play device such as a plasma or LCD flat neous feedback with real-time movement an additional camera to enhance the VTC panel display such as the Tandberg Edu- that reflects your programming or im- experience for those people at the other cator MXP or a video/data projector. promptu commands also enabling you to site(s). This would allow for either 2 cam- monitor specific control levels in real- eras to be placed at the front of the room, time. Activate a control sequence and or one camera placed at the front of the watch the fader move to your preset con- room and the other placed at the rear of trol level automatically. The fader itself the room or located just behind the VTC is a 100mm professional grade studio participants. This is especially effective fader that always has a smooth feel and if there is a moderator or featured pre- continued on page 7... senter at the front of the room.

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his/her classroom and Bowen Technovation has been a significant part ...Videoconferencing continued from In addition, a new interactive voting HD of this. page 6 video for use in the curriculum on con- The size of the display is largely deter- flict resolution became a part of the 3rd Q: Approximately how many visitors mined by the number particpants that grade "Superbodies" program. The chil- does RLHEC have annually? need to view the remote site(s), and if dren utilize the wireless keypads to vote Julian Peebles: Last year we broke there is any additional content such as a and determine the outcome of the situ- the annual record with more than 94,000 spreadsheet that is originated from the ational video scenarios. program participants. This year we are remote site(s). projected to surpass that record with over Julian Peebles: Since the upgrades 100,000 attendees. • Although there are many things to con- led by Bowen Technovation have taken sider when it comes to place, students now participate in inter- videoconferencing, the most important active 3D and HD, multi-sensory expe- thing to consider is what it can provide riences that include rumble seats and to students or visitors. smell-a-vision.

Q: How have the students and teachers NewNew toto thethe in the groups that have attended a pro- gram in Omni Theater responded to the TeamTeam new presentations? Name: Jon Harp Verlyn Wilson: Both students and Activities: System Installation, Web teachers have been impressed with tech- Site maintenance, Graphic Design nological innovations and leave the the- ater with a "WOW" !

Q: How has the teaching staff responded to the new technology? Verlyn Wilson: Teachers like to have the ability to respond to various un- expected needs of students, so the manual control of the room lights is an option they appreciate. Under normal circum- Since starting at BT early this year. It provides an opportunity to learn by stances, automatic control of the room I have learned a lot about building, wir- participating in a two-way communica- lights is activated by the teacher-selected ing, and installing audio components for tion platform. Furthermore, teachers and computer interface and can vary in its in- planetarium and exhibit spaces. Having lectrers from all over the world can be tensity depending on the programming. the opportunity to travel and practice brought to classes in remote or otherwise these skills is a great perk of the job. isolated places. Q: Explain the philosophy behind the various theaters at RLHEC, how differ- I recently helped install a sound system Through videoconferencing, students and ent programs are presented in the vari- for a 60-foot dome planetarium in visitors can visit another part of the world ous theaters, etc. Shenyang, China. The on-site experience to speak with others, share astronomy Verlyn Wilson: RLHEC has al- was priceless, but the memory that I share research ideas, visit a zoo, a museum, and ways utilized innovative teaching tech- most often was how much fun I had with so on. Small schools can even use this niques, incorporating both a high tech the crew. technology to pool resources and teach multimedia approach to teaching health courses (such as foreign languages) and wellness to preschoolers through Joining the team has been a blessing be- which otherwise could not be offered. • adults, as well as non-technical cause I need a balance of creative and interactivity. RLHEC prides itself on of- technical projects; and I am always given fering educational state-standards based new and exciting challenges. On top of health education programs, written by our that, my coworkers are great; each one is qualified staff, that draw the students into interesting and unique, and they have all the experience! Here at RLHEC we uti- been a great help to me. By the end of lize cutting edge technologies that the my first week I knew that I was in the regular teacher cannot easily duplicate in right place. • 7 7999 East 88th Street

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