Research

Demystifying Dynamic Braking Resistors

This project developed more accurate braking resistor formulas to better serve the entertainment automation industry.  Presentations on research finding were presented at Stage|Set|Scenery 2015 in Berlin, Germany and at the USITT Annual Conference 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

USITT 2016 Presentation (as pdf)

Selected Previous Projects (by Prof. Lisowski)

ZFX Flying Effects, Inc (Automation Control Design)

Flightpath Toronto

Collaborated with ZFX Flying Directors and NuitBlancheFlightpath.jpgGeneral Manager Joe Champelli on this single evening event. The motion control system provided for the safe “flight” of the general public over Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square at 2011 Nuit Blanche.
Designer Video

Fisher Technical Services (Automation Control Design and/or Management)

Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark

http://philipwmmckinley.com/philblog/wp-content/uploads/sites/51/2011/11/spiderman_turn_off_the_dark_311.jpg Behind the Scenes – Aerial Design

World of Color at Disney’s California Adventure | Disneyland Resort

World of Color – Aerial View | Disneyland Resort

The Complete 2016 World of Color at Disneyland’s California Adventure