PyCon 2010

PyCon 2010 was nothing short of amazing. Thousands of people who share a common interest of something as arcane as the Python programming language gathered in one space. The audience was so diverse with people from all over the world getting passionate about what they do. We were surrounded by some extremely talented people!


From a logistics perspective, we were not without challenges. The Centennial Ballroom is Atlanta's largest with the ability to separate into four sections. We coordinated multiple transitions from four sections (with independent sound and video) to one open room in 20 minutes or less. In some cases, we made the transitions in five minutes. This kept us on our toes to say the least. All the transitions went smoothly. It took four 14ft screens and four short-throw rear projectors, Imag, two confidence monitors, 150ft of pipe & drape, LED uplights, sixteen S4 Leko lights from the balconies, two Folsom data/video switchers, six SVGA distribution amplifiers, and ten powered speakers to make it work. Whew! And I didn't even mention the electricity used to power 2,000 laptops!



PyCon volunteers get a great deal of credit. These guys donated lots of their time. Some even traveled from overseas to help record sessions in this conference. They captured this video with an application they developed specifically for this event. It acts as a virtual video mixer simultaneously capturing in real-time the presentation and the video of the speaker. The ballroom was perfect for video recording with balconies on both sides of the room. The pipe & drape was purposely set low so their cameras could get crowd shots. The multi-camera functionality is another unique aspect of the software. Their work can be seen on http://pycon.blip.tv/

See you next year!

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944 Magazine

If you're spending time in the most expensive and chic night clubs and hotels in Atlanta, you might run into us. We handle events for 944 Magazine (the definitive guide to the hottest night spots in Atlanta) and The Gerber Group (Whiskey Park, Whiskey Blue, etc...).

So, next time you're basking your fabulous body under the hot Atlanta club lights, pick up a copy of 944 magazine and take a look at our latest advertisement. You'll find an audio visual company that will make your next soiree the one people can't stop talking about.



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Portable Video Studio

When you're busy and don't have time to come to us, we'll come to you. Today we shot several interviews at Verizon Wireless Headquarters in Alpharetta. Our cameras are shooting 1080p w/ Nikon 35mm lenses, and we're using our 9x15ft Green Screen. Here is a picture of the action with Darrell Hazelrig (camera genius) behind the lens, and Todd Bell (CIO of Verizon Wireless) in front of the lens. AtlantaProAV.com

Lighting up Chateau Elan!

Many thanks to all the preparation and careful planning that went into this spectacular event. Chateau Elan is a gorgeous meeting destination that has championship golf and is also a full production winery. The vineyard is amazing and as picturesque as anywhere I've ever been.

It took a lot of lights for the dancers and the band set on opposite sides of the equestrian center. Using LEDs made for small power requirements that conserved a ton of energy. It couldn't all be LEDs, but we used as many as we could for that reason.

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The Princess and The Frog

We played our small part in helping Disney launch their first animated movie in years. The Pixar computerized anaimation is great, but there is something to be said for the hand-drawn animation that made Disney a household name. We provided full color glass gobos with projection for their promotional efforts at a recent Blog conference in Atlanta at The W Hotel Midtown. We also provided a few plasmas to debut their Wii game based on the movie.

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ULI

ULI (Urban Land Institute) is one of the oldest and best established associations around. When attendance suddenly tripled the other day, we were ready. It took place on an unfinished floor in a Buckhead high-rise. The space couldn't have been more appropriate for their topic of discussion: "Meet the FDIC: Acquisition of Failed Real Estate Assets”, exploring how Atlantans can engage in the process of buying failed properties.

AJC & Mundo Hispanico at The History Center

We have a long standing relationship with our friends at the AJC, and we can't thank them enough for all their business and support over the years. The History Center is always a fascinating venue, and the premiere of the Mundo Hispanico - "Through the Lens" exhibit made it even more so. The contributions of Hispanics to Atlanta and Georgia have been many, and it's wonderful that they are being celebrated.

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