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Finally...the Greatest Show on Earth!
via Our Awesome Planet - Your Ultimate Guide to Awesome Philippines! by Anton on 11/9/09
Finally, the Greatest Show on Earth -- The World Pyro Olympics (WPO) 2009 -- will be held at the Bonifacio Global City on November 21, 28, December 5, 12, and 19 (final dates) with eight countries showcasing breathtaking pyrotechnic displays. The viewing area will be located at the open area bounded by Bonifacio High Street, One Serendra, the old site of Speedzone Area, and MC Home Depot.
This year features a NEW SHOW FORMAT to be used by competing countries. Each pyromusical composition will run for 18 minutes and have the added feature of low-level effects, which were not utilized in past World Pyro Olympics, as they were shooting from barges on water. For the first time in the country, the competition will be synchronized with musical scores.
Block off your calendars for the Greatest Show on Earth! I've been a WPO Fan ever since the first World Pyro Olympics Competition in 2005. Our Awesome Planet is an official internet partner of World Pyro Olympics 2009. Watch out for WPO Contest, Announcements, Tips, and Fireworks Photography Sessions!
OFFICIAL World Pyro Olympics 2009 Schedule and Participants
November 21, 2009, Saturday (Gate opens 2.30pm) - This Opening Show will be Awesome!
7PM - NICO-Lünig Event GmbH of Germany is one of the leading sellers and producers of display fireworks in Germany. It has taken part in international fireworks competitions in China, Japan, Thailand, Spain, Sweden, France, Switzerland and the Philippines.
8PM - Glorious Entertainment Production Limited of China was founded in 1920. Some of its stellar credits include fireworks at Bjork’s concert in 2008; Thai King's 80th Birthday ceremony firework show in Thailand, and the Opening and Closing ceremonies of the Asian Games.
November 28, 2009, Saturday (Gate opens 2.30pm)
Pyro Studios of Canada has won multiple awards all over the world such as the Montreal International Fireworks Competition, the Globalfest Fireworks Competition and the Monaco Fireworks Competition. Pyro Studios will bring to the WPO 2009 an exciting show featuring the music of Journey and Arnel Pineda.
Explosive Productions Pty Ltd of Australia has more than 20 years of experience in the fireworks and pyrotechnic industry. Explosive Productions produced the designs used to win the 2005 & 2006 WPO. They also participated at the “Fiori di Fuco” Fireworks Competition in Italy, and the “Symphony of Fire” in Cape Town, South Africa.
December 5, 2009, Saturday (Gate opens 2.30pm)
7PM - Marutamaya of Japan started manufacturing its ornamental fireworks at the end of the Edo era in 1864. The company’s fireworks have been praised for “painting a dream in the sky” at the 1984 Los Angels Olympics and the Centennial Celebration of the Statue of Liberty. Marutamaya provides fireworks displays at Tokyo Disneyland.
8PM - Parente Fireworks of Italy’s history dates back at least 100 years, with tradition and secrets handed down to several generations later. One of Parente’s most unforgettable performances is “Beach on Fire”, a 14-kilometer fireworks show in Venice.
December 12, 2009, Saturday (Gate opens 2.30pm)
Hanwha Corporation of Korea was founded in 1952. It has performed fireworks in big events including the 3rd Busan Multimedia Fireworks Show in 2007, a 50-minute firework and laser show at APEC 2006, and the opening and closing ceremonies of the Seoul Asian Games.
Remote Effects Systems (RES) Specialty Pyrotechnics of U.S.A began operations in 1983 and provides fireworks for sporting, corporate, theatrical and touring musical productions. RES now provides over 250 displays annually both indoors and outdoors and distributes its line of pyrotechnic products worldwide.
December 19, 2009, Saturday (Gate opens 2.30pm)Highlights from the participants -- La Mancha Group International (closing display)
La Mancha Group International of the Philippines is the only company from South East Asia that has bagged honors from prestigious contests in Europe including the Hannover Fireworks Competition in Germany last year, and the Zagreb International Fireworks Festival held in Croatia earlier this year.
See you there!
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Bonfire Night and 'Sinners Souls'
I felt the need to share this Bonfire Night story before it’s too late, although I have no doubt that in the telling it will turn out to be one of those funny at the time moments. I apologise unreservedly in advance.
I should point out that I’m not a Catholic, although my wife is, as are our children. I’m not particularly religious myself, but I do think if you’re going to go in for that sort of thing it’s worth doing properly. From time to time I have to attend the C of E family service with my daughters through Brownies. I’m always struck by the “If you don’t want to pray, just bow your head for moment” inclusive nature of it all. Personally I prefer a bit of fire and brimstone. I want someone yelling at me to get my head down and pray unless I want to burn in the fire of Hell for all eternity.
I should also point out that I love Bonfire Night. It has also seemed to as the most uniquely British of our celebrations. Obviously it’s steeped in British history, but also the whole approach to it. Try explaining the non burning Guy Fawkes stuff to a small child. “So the fireworks are to celebrate the fact he didn’t blow up Parliament?”, “Erm...” I’ve always seen it as a celebration of what might have been. I mean who gets excited about the bonfire on Bonfire Night? It’s all about the fireworks.
I like the fact that because sparklers are required you have to dig out your gloves for the first time, so you end up wrapping up with hats and scarves for the first time of the winter.
I live about a mile from our local display on the Great Lines which is organised by the Royal Engineers (they know a thing or two about fireworks) and it’s completely free. One of my favourite moments is the crowd of people in the surrounding streets when it finishes, the roads that are closed, and the roads that are rendered impassable by the throng of people.
Anyway, the point of all this. Last night we went to see the fireworks at the lines with friends and the kids. We saw them light the fire, we did the sparkler thing and then we had the fireworks. By long standing tradition we “ooh” and “ah” enthusiastically (And have done for years, long before the arrival of the kids). Last night amongst our foolish comments my wife pointed out the fireworks that zig-zagged upwards screeching were in fact the souls of sinners trying to ascend to heaven. I should point out she wasn’t serious, but it was one of those comments that stuck in my mind, and once there I couldn’t get it out. Having sat through a fair few Masses in my time I pointed out but that surely if they were sinners they wouldn’t be going upwards. “But you can see they don’t get very far...”
Silly I know, but I thought it was a uniquely Catholic perspective on the celebration. And I can’t hear those screeching fireworks now without smiling and finding it all a little sinister.
Fireworks in Henley this eve...
Ooooohhh... Aaaaaahhh
Decent show but the hog roast had run out when we got there :(
Fireworks Spectacular in Henley this evening :)
The plan for tonight with the Boltons and O'Sheas...
Great timing too with it being Sophie's two week birthday :p
Bonfire Night
My attempt at capturing some pictures of the firework display at Lochee Park in Dundee. I'm very much a novice when it comes to photography with the Kodak EasyShare V550 my weapon of choice. The V550 has a special 'firework' setting which I used but I clearly either need a steadier hand or some more photographic know-how to get the perfect shot. I'll have another go on Hogmanay!
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Article: Fireworks vs Photoshop Compression
this short article on webdesignerwall.com is comparing the important graphic editing softwares photoshop and fireworks about their compression powers.
Surprisingly enough, based on the findings from my recent survey there are quite a bit of Fireworks users. Personally, I never used Fireworks. Photoshop is alway my first choice for designing—from image editing to designing mock-ups. But, did you know that Fireworks is way better than Photoshop in term of image compression? I’m not a software engineer, I can’t explain why Fireworks can compress better. But I can prove it to you by showing a series of experiments I did. webdesignerwall.com
outline of the article
- Poll: Do you use Adobe Fireworks?
- PNG Compression
- GIF Compression
- JPG Compression
- What Is The Big Deal?
- Conclusion
