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Visual Terrain Lighting Design for the 2006 IAAPA Kick Off Event | ||||||
Visual Terrain recently designed the lighting and set for the 2006 IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Kickoff Event presented last month at the IAAPA Attractions Conference and Tradeshow Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. | ||||||
Produced jointly by the TEA (Themed Entertainment Association), IAAPA and ShoConcepts, the 2006 IAAPA Kickoff Event was the opening event for the annual IAAPA Expo trade show. It featured industry leaders discussing the latest trends in the industry, and honored individuals who have made significant lifetime contributions. Part awards show, part morning talk show, and all interesting, the IAAPA Kickoff was the must-see conference event during the week of the expo, presented to an industry audience of nearly 2,000 leaders, executives and visionaries. | ||||||
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Travel According to McCord
Aug 1, 2005 12:00 PM
- First off, depending on where you are going, make sure you are up to speed on your Tetanus shots, and get whatever shots they recommend if you are traveling internationally. Trust me, you do not want to get sick when you are traveling.
- Do not ever take any illegal paraphernalia to a foreign country. You can do all that stuff when you get back or find it there.
- Travel comfortably! You'll thank yourself, jeans, a T-shirt, comfortable shoes, and a coat. That's it! Try not to wear a belt or anything with metal on it. This will save you from the added stress of stripping at security points.
- Get a national plan for your phone if you travel from job to job like I do. I use Verizon, and they are pretty affordable and dependable.
- Bring your laptop. Most hotels now have Ethernet connections in the rooms.
- Be careful what you eat and drink when traveling abroad, especially internationally.
- Pack enough underwear, just in case!
- Always plan for harsh conditions. You never know. Pack extra coats and shoes.
- Get good luggage that can withstand the elements. Take your more valuable things in your carry-on luggage. Thieves are everywhere, including the airport.
- Keep your credentials close (ID, passport, visa). The less time it takes you to present ID, the easier it will be for you to get through the mess that is the airport.
- Carry snacks with you. The size of the plane will determine how fast the attendants will serve you. Carrying bottled water is also a good idea in case you need to take pills.
- Here's what's in my goodie bag for the plane ride: iPod, Airborne Pills, spare batteries, Kleenex, sleep mask, business cards (hey, you never know who you'll be sitting next to), eye drops, hand sanitizer (very important), and a magazine.
Happy traveling!
Nick McCord,
lighting designer
Los Angeles, CA