| Today's Top Stories | | #1 | “4-D” theater coming to Regal Cinemas L.A. Live | | | via Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times | | | A South Korean company aiming to transform the way Americans experience movies at the multiplex is bringing its "4-D" theater technology to Los Angeles. Seoul-based CJ Group, the conglomerate that operates Asia's largest theater chain, has signed a deal with AEG to open a "4-D" theater at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live Stadium 14 in downtown L.A. this summer. More»
Why This Matters: It’s called 4DX and you’ve already seen it at American theme parks: moving and vibrating seats with wind, strobe, fog, rain and scent-based effects, all of which is synchronized to the action on screen. This is the first American ‘4-D’ theater for the CJ Group, which reportedly has theaters in Asia, South America, Eastern Europe and the Emerites. –Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #2 | Tomorrow's cargo ships will use augmented reality to sail the seas | | | by Damon Lavrinc, Wired | | | By 2025, the first batch of autonomous vehicles will be driving through your neighborhood. But what about cargo ships? They'll still have humans at the helm–at least most of the time–and this is the augmented reality bridge they'll use to traverse the high seas. More»
Why This Matters: This is some seriously cool AV. –Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #3 | Research: Pro Audio North America 2014: Industry Size, Scope, Trends and Forecasts | | | via Stiernberg Consulting | | | Pro Audio North America 2014 addresses pro audio's critical issues and puts them into a business-to-business context. Inside, you'll find detailed overviews for the recording, live sound, and post-production marketplace on:
• North American Pro Audio Industry—Definition, Size, Scope and Forecasts
• Trends Behind The Numbers: Market factors that have an impact on the changing industry in North America.
• Critical Success Factors and Implementation Guide for Industry Stakeholders, showing how service providers, product developers, channel partners and investors can make the most of the report. More »
Why This Matters: This is a $495 downloadable research report from industry veteran John Stiernberg. Among the topics is the impact of commoditization on live sound. –Cynthia Wisehart |
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