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Laser
Show Resources
Industry Associations
There are a
number of industry associations that provide information about lasers as
well as other services to their members:
International
Laser Display Association (ILDA)
ILDA is the trade association for professional
laserists, manufacturers and vendors of laser light show technology, and
students with an interest in laser displays. ILDA has a number of
committees that work on, and make recommendations about, various issues such
as Planetarium Laser Shows, Ethics, Awards, Terminology, and the Technical
Committee. The latter is responsible for developing industry standards
and guidelines for interoperability of laser systems from different
manufacturers.
ILDA sponsors an annual conference, usually held in the
fall (November) of each year. The conference offers the Advanced
Technology Workshop (ATW), business meetings, seminars, a trade show and the
ILDA awards for excellence in laser displays - you must be a member of ILDA
to attend the annual conference although some vents, such as the Awards
Banquet, are open to non-members). The conferences alternate between a
location in the USA in odd-numbered years, and a location outside the USA in even numbered years.
ILDA publishes "The Laserist", a glossy
quarterly magazine that covers the laser display industry. The
magazine if free to those who request it - there is also an on-line version
with selected articles. ILDA also sponsors a list-serv for members and
anyone else with an interest in Laser displays who would like to subscribe.
Entertainment
Services & Technology Association (ESTA)
ESTA is a non-profit trade association representing the
entertainment technology industry dedicated to a core mission of
Building the Business of Show Business. ESTA promotes
professionalism and growth in the industry and provides a forum
where interested parties can come together to exchange ideas and
information, create standards and recommended practices, and
address issues of training and certification.
International
Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)
Dedicated to the preservation and prosperity
of our industry, IAAPA is made up of more than 5,000 members in 91 countries
across the globe. Since may amusement parks use laser, there are a
nuber of laser companies that belong to IAAPA and participate in the trade
show at their annual conference.
International
Planetarium Society (IPS)
The International Planetarium Society (IPS) is the largest
organization of professional planetarians in the world. It is made up of
members from nearly every continent, and has nearly 20 smaller affiliate
organizations associated with it. Planetariums are a popular venue for
laser shows.
The Professional Light
and Sound Association (PLASA)
The Professional Light and Sound Association is a
long-established trade association representing over 440 members within the
entertainment technology industry worldwide. The association focuses
mainly on companies located in the European Union although international
members are welcome (but don't get to vote). Some laser manufacturers
and vendors belong to this association.
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