Automated Performer Flying

Automated Performer Flying
Author: Jim Shumway
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2019-10-31
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1351131494

Automated Performer Flying: The State of the Art shares the secrets of performer flying in entertainment history and provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a performer flying effect from scratch. This book sheds light on all aspects of performer flying, covering its history, explaining concepts like mechanical compensation versus electrical compensation, providing guidance on how to calculate stopping distances and forces, and sharing tips on how to build successful relationships with performers. Case studies of prominent productions featuring performer flying, including Cirque du Soleil and Beyoncé, are included throughout. Written for technical directors, theatrical riggers, and students of rigging, technical direction, and stagecraft courses, Automated Performer Flying takes readers through the process of creating a performer flying effect from the first spark of the idea to opening night.

Scenic Automation Handbook

Scenic Automation Handbook
Author: Gareth Conner
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 735
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 131753204X

Scenic automation has earned a reputation of being complicated and cantankerous, a craft best left to the elite of our industry. Not sure of the difference between a VFD, PLC, or PID? If you have dreamed of choreographing scene changes with computerized machinery, but get lost in the technical jargon the Scenic Automation Handbook will guide you along the road to elegant automation. Adopting a pragmatic approach, this book breaks down any automation system into five points, known as the Pentagon of Power. Breaking down a dauntingly complex system into bite- size pieces makes it easy to understand how components function, connect, and communicate to form a complete system. Presenting the fundamental behaviors and functions of Machinery, Feedback Sensors, Amplifiers, Controls, and Operator Interfaces, the Scenic Automation Handbook demystifies automation, reinforcing each concept with practical examples that can be used for experimentation. Automation is accessible – come along and learn how!

Springer Handbook of Automation

Springer Handbook of Automation
Author: Shimon Y. Nof
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 1841
Release: 2009-07-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 354078831X

This handbook incorporates new developments in automation. It also presents a widespread and well-structured conglomeration of new emerging application areas, such as medical systems and health, transportation, security and maintenance, service, construction and retail as well as production or logistics. The handbook is not only an ideal resource for automation experts but also for people new to this expanding field.

Robotic Process Automation

Robotic Process Automation
Author: Christian Czarnecki
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2021-05-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3110676699

This book brings together experts from research and practice. It includes the design of innovative Robot Process Automation (RPA) concepts, the discussion of related research fields (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, AI), the evaluation of existing software products, and findings from real-life implementation projects. Similar to the substitution of physical work in manufacturing (blue collar automation), Robotic Process Automation tries to substitute intellectual work in office and administration processes with software robots (white-collar automation). The starting point for the development of RPA was the observation that – despite the use of process-oriented enterprise systems (such as ERP, CRM and BPM systems) – additional manual activities are still indispensable today. In the RPA approach, these manual activities are learned and automated by software robots, either by defining rules or by observing manual activities. RPA is related to business process management, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Tools for RPA originated from dedicated stand-alone software. Today, RPA functionalities are also integrated into elaborated process management suites. From a conceptual perspective, RPA can be structured into input components (sensors in the wide sense), an intelligence center, and output components (actuators in the wide sense). From a strategic perspective, the impact of RPA can be related to the support of existing tasks, the complete substitution of human activities, and the innovation of processes as well as business models. At present, high expectations are related to the use of RPA in the improvement of software-supported business processes. Manual activities are learned and automated by software robots that interact with existing applications via the presentation layer. In combination with artificial intelligence (AI) as well as innovative interfaces (e. g., voice recognition) RPA creates a novel level of automation for office and administration processes. Its benefit potential reaches a return on investment (ROI) up-to 800% that is documented in various case studies.

Media and Entertainment Industry Management

Media and Entertainment Industry Management
Author: Sunghan Ryu
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2024-04-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1040005683

The media and entertainment industry (MEI) differs significantly from traditional industries in many respects. Accordingly, the management of strategy, marketing and other business practices in the MEI necessitates a unique approach. Sunghan Ryu offers students focused and relevant insights into critical topics, illustrated by vivid examples from the MEI. Unlike typical introductory textbooks on business and management, this book does not overemphasize complicated layers of theory. Instead, it presents essential concepts and frameworks in a digestible manner and supplements them with opportunities to apply this knowledge to real-world cases. The textbook demonstrates how knowledge can be constructively implemented in business and management scenarios. It is structured into 12 chapters, divided into five core modules: (1) Overview of the MEI, (2) The Fundamentals of Management, (3) Marketing Management, (4) Digital Business and Management, and (5) New Business Models and Entrepreneurship. Students will gain the ability to explain key concepts and frameworks across core business and management domains and develop analytical skills through diverse real-world cases in the MEI. Based on this knowledge, they will be equipped to identify management-related issues in the MEI and arrive at practical and effective solutions. This book is an essential guide for students who wish to understand business and management in the dynamic world of the MEI.

The Robots Are Coming!

The Robots Are Coming!
Author: Andres Oppenheimer
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0525565000

Staying true to his trademark journalistic approach, Andrés Oppenheimer takes his readers on yet another journey, this time across the globe, in a thought-provoking search to understand what the future holds for today's jobs in the foreseeable age of automation. The Robots Are Coming! centers around the issue of jobs and their future in the context of rapid automation and the growth of online products and services. As two of Oppenheimer's interviewees -- both experts in technology and economics from Oxford University -- indicate, forty-seven percent of existing jobs are at risk of becoming automated or rendered obsolete by other technological changes in the next twenty years. Oppenheimer examines current changes in several fields, including the food business, legal work, banking, and medicine, speaking with experts in the field, and citing articles and literature on automation in various areas of the workforce. He contrasts the perspectives of "techno-optimists" with those of "techno-negativists" and generally attempts to find a middle ground between an alarmist vision of the future, and one that is too uncritical. A self-described "cautious optimist", Oppenheimer believes that technology will not create massive unemployment, but rather will drastically change what work looks like.

Information Systems and Management in Media and Entertainment Industries

Information Systems and Management in Media and Entertainment Industries
Author: Artur Lugmayr
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2017-01-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3319494074

This book defines an agenda for research in information management and systems for media and entertainment industries. It highlights their particular needs in production, distribution, and consumption. Chapters are written by practitioners and researchers from around the world, who examine business information management and systems in the larger context of media and entertainment industries. Human, management, technological, and content creation aspects are covered in order to provide a unique viewpoint. With great interdisciplinary scope, the book provides a roadmap of research challenges and a structured approach for future development across areas such as social media, eCommerce, and eBusiness. Chapters address the tremendous challenges in organization, leadership, customer behavior, and technology that face the entertainment and media industries every day, including the transformation of the analog media world into its digital counterpart. Professionals or researchers involved with IT systems management, information policies, technology development or content creation will find this book an essential resource. It is also a valuable tool for academics or advanced-level students studying digital media or information systems.

The Age of Machines: A Comprehensive Overview of Robotics and Automation Technology"

The Age of Machines: A Comprehensive Overview of Robotics and Automation Technology
Author: Mecha Summarizer
Publisher: Individual Unfold
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2023-04-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

h as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and agriculture - drastically improving efficiencies in processes, and increasing safety standards for workers while delivering improved levels of productivity at every turn. "The Age of Machines: A Comprehensive Overview of Robotics and Automation Technology" is a thorough investigation into the rapidly advancing field. This book explores an array of robotic systems, programming techniques, automation components, and applications used in different sectors. Additionally, it dives into ethical considerations associated with this technology as well as potential impacts on society and future developments. Through the analysis of case studies and real-world examples, readers can obtain valuable knowledge on how to properly implement robotics and automation successfully. This book will also provide readers with an understanding of the challenges that need to be overcome before they can fully benefit from this groundbreaking technology. Exploring the vast potential of robotics and automation, this book provides an engaging exploration of their implications for our society, economy, and way of life. With expert analysis and inspiring suggestions on how to responsibly utilize these technologies for a better tomorrow, it is essential to read as we move towards a future where robots are becoming increasingly prevalent. Stay ahead of the innovation curve and immerse yourself in "The Age of Machines: A Comprehensive Overview of Robotics and Automation Technology", an essential read for any enthusiast who wants to understand how robotics is profoundly influencing our lives today and into the future.

ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION

ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION
Author: NARAYAN CHANGDER
Publisher: CHANGDER OUTLINE
Total Pages: 1106
Release: 2024-02-28
Genre: Psychology
ISBN:

THE ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION MCQ (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) SERVES AS A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AIMING TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS COMPETITIVE EXAMS, CLASS TESTS, QUIZ COMPETITIONS, AND SIMILAR ASSESSMENTS. WITH ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF MCQS, THIS BOOK EMPOWERS YOU TO ASSESS YOUR GRASP OF THE SUBJECT MATTER AND YOUR PROFICIENCY LEVEL. BY ENGAGING WITH THESE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT, IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND LAY A SOLID FOUNDATION. DIVE INTO THE ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION MCQ TO EXPAND YOUR ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION KNOWLEDGE AND EXCEL IN QUIZ COMPETITIONS, ACADEMIC STUDIES, OR PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS. THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ARE PROVIDED AT THE END OF EACH PAGE, MAKING IT EASY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO VERIFY THEIR ANSWERS AND PREPARE EFFECTIVELY.