I saw the Fireworks Bat signal Martin and came running. :wave: The fireworks for the 4th start planning back in January. Things really start coming together in May and June. We started loading the 3rd's show on the 2nd. The show utilized 21 different firing locations. (1 Main Sites, 1 Island Site, 9 Perimeters, and 10 Rooftop Locations) It took a crew of 17 about 7-8 hours to load the show. The music track has a SMPTE Timecode imbedded in it that the computer reads. The show is programed to the timecode. It took 3 computers to fire tyhe show. One for the island site, One for the rooftops in the park and One for the Main Site and Perimeters. 7 of the perimeters are directly wired to the computer and 2 of the sites were wireless. It took aproximatly 1 mile of cable to hard wire the perimeter firing site. The total shell count for this 4th was around 1500 pieces. It was one of the largest shows ever done at the MK.UltimtMickeyFan said:
Sorry due to security concerns I am not allowed to post any photos or maps.rainfully said:Just out of curiousity... is there an overhead map exsisting anywhere that shows the location of the perimiters? I'm always interested in that kind of thing.
Most of the firing systems at the perimeters are in a small briefcase that is built to withstand some weather. The firing systems are no more than a computer and a firing module. The ones we use on a daily basis for Wishes is a little more complexed, but you can go here (http://www.fireone.com/product_overview.htm) to see the basics of what I'm talking about. Yes there is a person located at every firing site with the exception of the in park stuff. The park shooter monitors all the rooftop firing location by video. Sorry i can not post any photos due to security concerns.UltimtMickeyFan said:
