New Time-Lapse Video of Dome Grid Assembly

With the “dome-olition” complete, the structural framework for the new “NanoSeam” dome screen can be installed. In this one-minute video, the web-like framework is assembled.

Please note that the black paint on the framework makes it rather difficult to see the individual pieces going up, and sometimes the crew blocks the camera… but keep watching to the end of the video, as it becomes easier to see about halfway through.

As with all of our time-lapse videos, they can be easily found on our Time-Lapse Images page by clicking on the green tab at the top of the page.

New Grid Is Up!

New photos taken Sunday October 5, 2008.

Check it out! Note the triangles are gone.

 

All lines converge at the zenith

 

Take it from the top!

 

The Spitz craftsmen even signed the top piece.

 

Taken from the back looking to the stage

 

New dome surface goes on soon.

Looks like Frank is caught in the web!

New Time-Lapse Video of Framework Removal

This new time-lapse video shows the removal of the web-like dome framework, along with several of the original speakers.  1,000+ aluminum screen tiles were mounted to this framework, comprising the familiar geodesic pattern. 

GREEN SPOT! All of the aluminum you see in this video was recycled, furthering our commitment to make this a completely “green” project.

If you haven’t seen the other time-lapse videos from this project, you’ll definitely want to click on the green “Time-Lapse Images” tab at the top of this page.

Progress Continues . . .

A couple more shots:

Some assembly required.

Dome Frame going up quickly

Two days ago, the foundation pieces were on the ground waiting to be installed. Look at the same area now!

 

Struts waiting to be installed.

Working hard!

New structure and Frank watching over construction.

New structure and insulation being installed

Construction beginning on new dome

Base being built on existing concrete foundation

Must be exactly right!

Base pieces laid out ready for installation

As with any construction job, it starts with a solid foundation. Base of new dome is being installed now.

The first new speaker for the Space Theater

Here comes the first new speaker! It was manufactured by QSC Audio and made entirely in the USA in Orange County.

Only 1 inch clearance at the top of the forks as the first speaker arrives.

2 proud papas

Michael Krewitsky, owner of Professional Sound and Music and contractor for the new audio system and Barry Ferrell, Senior Director of Product Strategy for QSC Audio, manufacturer of our amps and speakers.

We had to mount these speakers at the Zenith, the very top of the catwalk – BEFORE the dome can be installed! But first we had to get it up there.

QSC audios high frequency speakers gets ready to fly, courtesy of Kevin (Clutch) Page and John Zweifel.

A black and tackle, using mechanical advantage very effectively allowed us to pull it up.

High Frequency speaker takes to the air

It’s firmly attached to the catwalk now, along with the second cabinet that contains the two mid range speakers.

Want the technical Specs?
Developed specifically for the unique requirements of professional motion picture playback, the SC-424 extends QSC’s commitment to the cinema market. As a member of the DCS Digital Cinema Speaker Series, the SC-424 is a four-way, selectable tri or quad-amplified screen channel loudspeaker system comprised of two main units – the MHV-1090 midhigh- very high-frequency system and the LF-4215 low-frequency system.

And MUCH more information located here:
http://www.qscaudio.com/products/speakers/dcs/dcs_sc424.htm

Our speakers have been modified and the 2 high drivers and horns are located in a sturdy birch cabinet. “Fly Points” have been added to safely allow the speaker cabinets to be “flown” via standard sound system procedures.

Once the dome is completed, the remaining speakers will be mounted on a unique rail system developed by Spitz, Inc and they will roll up the side of the dome. The rails will allow the speakers to be accessed for maintenance.

The Grid is Down!

Thurs Sept 18

Sun Sept 21

 

Catwalks are now visible and Frank is still there.

Concrete foundation for dome is at lower edge. Upper booth at left and stage to right.

Construction on new dome will begin soon!

More Time-Lapse Videos!

We’ve re-tooled the “Day One” video (longer with more detail), and added three more time-lapse videos!  Watch the seats and carpet being removed, the scaffolding being assembled and finally… the 1,000+ individual dome screen tiles coming down.

To view any of these videos, click the green “Time-Lapse Images” tab above, or the link in the left column.

The Grid Comes Down

Tues Sept. 16

Thurs Sept 18

Grid in pieces but more to go

The big picture, Frank's still there

Time-Lapse Images are in!

Our first time-lapse images are in! Check out the first day of “Dome-olition,” condensed into a seven-second video. The time-lapse images page will be updated frequently with new images, so check back often!

Click the “Time-Lapse Images” link to the left or on the green tab above to visit the page.

Dome-olition almost done

At the end of the first day of dome-olition . . .

9:15am Tues 9/16

 

5:15pm Tues 9/16

 

Still a few more to go from the rear

But most are gone. This is from front looking to balcony

Geodesic dome frame exposed

Tiles take a beating during removal

Dome-olition Begins – Part 2

As the pieces fall. . .

 

Great job if you need to take out your aggression!

 

More tiles down

Just hanging around

Keep checking back for more pictures as dome-olition progresses.

Dome-olition Begins!

 

Near the beginning, about 8:30am 9/16

 

45 minutes later, 9:15am 9/16

Frank the astronaut watching over the work

End of an era

Demolition will only take a few days. Installation of the new dome will take much longer.

Scaffolding up and ready for Dome-olition

Tues Sept 9, seats and carpet out

 

Same vantage point, scaffolding up

 

Here you can see the multi-level scaffolding. Stairs to balcony are at right.

 

Mobile scaffolding to remove dome

 

More scaffolding looking towards rear of theater

All photos taken Sunday, Sept. 14 except the first. Scaffolding completed and ready for dome-olition.