E&S Digital Theater Selected to Produce Signature Show for Hilo, Hawaii.SALT LAKE CITY -- Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp. (E&S(R)) (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ESCC ESCC Eastern Shore Community College ESCC East Sussex County Council ESCC Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma ESCC Enhanced Serial Communication(s) Controller ESCC Electrically Self-Calibrating Cavity ) -- Hawaii's Mauna Kea Mauna Kea (mou`nə kā`ə), dormant volcano, 13,796 ft (4,205 m) high, in the south central part of the island of Hawaii. It is the loftiest peak in the Hawaiian Islands and the highest island mountain in the world, rising c. Astronomy Education Center (MKAEC) has selected E&S Digital Theater to produce the "signature" show for their new planetarium planetarium, optical device used to project a representation of the heavens onto a domed ceiling; the term also designates the building that houses such a device. A modern planetarium consists of as many as 150 motor-driven projectors mounted on an axis. that will feature Digistar(R) 3 Laser. In a competitive bid, E&S was selected to produce a 20-minute, 360-degree, full-dome spectacle that brings to life the story of the legendary volcano Mauna Kea and its impact on Hawaiian culture and the science of astronomy. The show is scheduled for completion in December 2005. "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to create a show that will explore the importance of Mauna Kea, not only to the Hawaiian community, but to the astronomical community worldwide," said Michael Daut, E&S Digital Theater's director of show production. "Through the eyes of Hawaii's rich heritage, we will create a completely immersive show that will reveal Mauna Kea as a cultural icon A cultural icon is an object or person which is distinctive to, or particularly representative of, a specific culture. An example is the bowler hat which could be considered an English cultural icon. Others include tea, The Beatles and association football. and a wellspring well·spring n. 1. The source of a stream or spring. 2. A source: a wellspring of ideas. wellspring Noun of scientific knowledge." E&S Digital Theater's vice president and general manager, Kirk Johnson This article is about the professional boxer. For the shock image, see goatse. Kirk Johnson (born June 29, 1972) is a professional heavyweight boxer from North Preston, Nova Scotia, Canada. , said, "This summer, Hilo will be the home of one of the world's first Digistar 3 Laser systems, and we're honored that we were chosen to produce this exciting show for the Mauna Kea Astronomy Education Center." Located at the base of the dormant volcano Mauna Kea, MKAEC sits below the world's premier site for ground-based astronomical research. Thousands of astronomers use the 13 telescopes atop Mauna Kea to collect astronomical data each year. These observatories combined produce a significant portion of today's astronomical discoveries. About Evans & Sutherland's Digistar 3 From Shreveport to Shanghai, London to Laredo, Kiel to Kobe, and Athens to Amarillo, planetarium operators around the world have been discovering the many advantages of Digistar 3, the world's leading digital planetarium system. With full-dome video playback, real-time computer graphics Real-time computer graphics is the subfield of computer graphics focused on producing and analyzing images in real time. The term is most often used in reference to interactive 3D computer graphics, typically using a GPU, with video games the most noticeable users. , and a complete 3D digital astronomy package fully integrated into a single theater system, Digistar 3 has launched a new, affordable era for immersive theater experiences. Digistar 3 eliminates the need for dozens of additional special effects projectors and other equipment, significantly reducing the cost of building and running a planetarium or domed theater. About Evans & Sutherland's Digistar 3 Laser Digistar 3 Laser is a revolutionary new digital planetarium system that combines the features and power of Digistar 3 with the highest resolution video projection system in the world. Using the revolutionary E&S Laser Projector (ESLP ESLP English as a Second Language Program ESLP Evropský soud pro lidská práva (European Court for Human Rights) ESLP Engelmann Spruce/Lodgepole Pine (lumber) ESLP Educational Scholars Leadership Program (R)), Digistar 3 Laser is able to display nearly 16 million pixels on the dome -- over twice the image resolution of Digistar 3 using six CRT-based video projectors. Plus, the ESLP offers expanded color space: 12 bits per pixel (hardware, graphics) bits per pixel - (bpp) The number of bits of information stored per pixel of an image or displayed by a graphics adapter. The more bits there are, the more colours can be represented, but the more memory is required to store or display the image. (36-bit color) instead of the standard 8 bits per pixel (24-bit color). Digistar 3 Laser's ability to reproduce color exceeds any other visual display medium, including motion picture film. About Evans & Sutherland's Digital Theater Division With more than 120 installations worldwide, Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater Division's systems set the standard for the 21st century by providing audiences with cutting-edge, full-dome digital entertainment. Digital Theater develops systems and shows that transform the company's sophisticated simulation technology to 360-degree domed and large-format theater experiences. This technology allows audiences to be immersed in full-color, 3D computer-generated worlds and interact with them. Digital Theater's markets include planetariums, science centers, themed attraction venues, and premium large-format theaters. Visit the E&S Web site at www.es.com/dt. E&S, Digistar, and ESLP are registered trademarks of Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp. |
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