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Our project. |
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The
Location-Based Entertainment Studio is spending this semester
developing engaging physical installations. True to our �studio� name,
we are working with multiple clients, and, in doing so, are modeling
ourselves as closely after the industry as possible. Thus far, our
client list includes the Carnegie Science Center, America's Music
Crossroads, the Columbus Zoo, MGM, and Give Kids the World. Our work
will include concept design and the planning of physical space. We will
be assisting our clients with generating and honing ideas to fit their
needs and specifications to create an exciting experience with the
ETC's trademark level of interactivity and technology. |
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Our team. |
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Anne Kelly |
With
aspirations to become an art director in the themed entertainment
industry, Anne is serving this semester as the internal administrator
of the LBE Studio. Anne is responsible for juggling the team's myriad
projects to ensure that each receives the attention and creativity it
requires.
Anne's background is a
bachelors of Theatre Arts from Virginia Tech. Last semester, she worked
as an environmental designer for the Give Kids the World Gold Star
Project. Most recently, Anne contributed as the design intern for the
summer at Thinkwell Design & Production in Burbank, Ca. |
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Beth Semler |
Beth
was born in Pittsburgh, but relocated to rural Lancaster, Pennsylvania
as a young child. As a kid, her favorite hobby was building elaborate
blanket forts, which led her to pursue architecture at Carnegie Mellon
University. She shifted her studies from architecture to drama when she
found herself devoting more time to design based on story and character
rather than building codes. She focused on scene design and technical
direction, with a minor in film and digital imaging.
As
part of that minor, she took some courses at the ETC. She was instantly
hooked, and so she stayed in Pittsburgh to pursue her Masters. When she
finally leaves academia to join the 'real world,' she plans to create
interactive theatrical experiences for location based entertainment. |
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Yi-Hsuan Chou |
With a technical background, drama experience, and an interest of art, Yi-Hsuan chose the ETC to do her masters program.
After
doing her summer internship as a production intern, she is looking
forward to spending this semester working on multiple projects and
doing more creative brainstorming. In the LBE Studio, she is
responsible for scheduling events and contacting the clients of the
Model Railroad project and Give Kids
the World. |
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Lenny Larsen |
In addition to completing his master's degree as a student at the
Entertainment Technology Center, Lenny Larsen is an experienced themed
entertainment consultant. His portfolio includes work on projects
like Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom and the world's
first interactive fountain attraction for Thinkwell Design &
Production. He is well versed in all aspects of the attractions
industry including early concept design, project planning,
construction, documentation, and operations/training. Originally
trained as a theatrical designer/director, Lenny has guided the
creative vision behind more than 40 productions ranging from large
galas and professional productions to educational theatre. Lenny
recently co-founded a themed entertainment consulting firm Next
Generation Creative and he looks forward to an exciting semester with
the ETC's Location-Based Entertainment Studio working on a wide variety
of fascinating projects. |
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