Friday, September 30, 9:00 am — 12:00 pm (Off-site 2)
Abstract:
One of the world’s premier entertainment venues, the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood is an ongoing showcase for the latest innovations in Dolby entertainment technology. Inspired by the elegance of a European opera house, the 3,400 seat theater is home to the Academy Awards, and hosts entertainment year round, including theater, ballet, concerts, and numerous other award shows.
This special behind the scenes tour for AES members, led by the top technical and audio staff, will visit the theater's various levels, including the stage and wings, orchestra pit, the stage storage and lift, dressing room level, projection booth with technical explanation of the various systems and capabilities. This tour includes quite a bit of walking and stairs.
Space is limited to 30 people
Participants need to be ticketed and travel with the tour group to attend a technical tour.