ANSI E1.43-2016 Entertainment Technology – Performer Flying Systems

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

This standard establishes a minimum level of performance parameters for the design, manufacture, use, and maintenance of performer flying systems used in the production of entertainment events. The purpose of this guidance is to achieve the adequate strength and reliability to ensure safety of the performer, other production personnel, and audiences under all circumstances associated with performer flying.

In recognition for Prof. Lisowski’s commitment and contribution to the development of E1.43, the Entertainment Services and Technology Association was bestowed an Above & Beyond award.  The Above & Beyond awards were created by the Technical Standards Council (TSC) to celebrate those volunteers that have made a significant contribution or effort that advances the Technical Standards Program (TSP). 

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Standards Development

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BSR E1.59, Automation Vector Transmission Protocol

The project is to develop a protocol over ESTA.png which entertainment automation systems can transmit vector data (position, velocity, timestamp, etc.) to non-automation control systems for the purpose of synchronizing motion and effects. Data transmitted is intended to coordinate visual and audio elements of a production and not to be used for safety-critical applications (e.g. collision avoidance).

Professor Lisowski co-chairs the task group charged with developing this standard.
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ALICE (Augmented Live Interactively Controlled Environment)

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

ALICE

This is an interdisciplinary research project which melds existing technologies to pioneer a new live performance methodology.  We aim to accomplish this by enabling the performers (actor, dancer, musician, etc.) to interact with their stage environment in a dynamic and unique way. By integrating video projection, entertainment automation, motion capture, and virtual reality technologies together, we aim to enable new possibilities in live performance and enhance the audience’s experience.

Principal Investigator Prof. Lisowski joined focuses with fellow ETIL associated faculty members Prof. Fan and Prof. Ponto to develop this innovation technology.

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LIVE DESIGN 5Qs: Daniel Lisowski, Assistant Professor, Tech Design

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An assistant professor at University of Wisconsin–Madison, Daniel Lisowski discusses his career and LDI session on interdisciplinary research project ALICE (Augmented Live Interactively Controlled Environment).

 

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