A light absorbing configuration for a venue in which images are projected to a display screen located at or near a front of the venue, may comprise a light absorbing structure deployed on one or more front portions on one or more of a ceiling, side walls, or a floor of the venue. The light absorbing structure comprises grooves formed at least in part by a first type of light reflective surfaces configured to receive a portion of light rays directly reflected off the display screen and a second type of light reflective surfaces configured to receive light rays reflected off the first type of light reflective surfaces.

A light absorbing configuration for a venue in which images are projected to a display screen located at or near a front of the venue, may comprise a light absorbing structure deployed on one or more front portions on one or more of a ceiling, side walls, or a floor of the venue. The light absorbing structure comprises grooves formed at least in part by a first type of light reflective surfaces configured to receive a portion of light rays directly reflected off the display screen and a second type of light reflective surfaces configured to receive light rays reflected off the first type of light reflective surfaces.

Apparatuses for performing consumer testing and methods for using same are provided. Methods for administering consumer research are also provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides apparatuses having a rotatable platform with at least one divider separating the platform into at least two sections, where each of the at least two sections includes a life-like scenario configured for use by a consumer participant during a consumer research test. Such apparatuses provide flexibility and efficiency of time, space and cost for performing consumer research since the research may be performed in a timely fashion, in a number of different life-like scenarios, in a limited amount of space, and may be directly observed from one location or using one set of audio/visual equipment.

Apparatuses for performing consumer testing and methods for using same are provided. Methods for administering consumer research are also provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides apparatuses having a rotatable platform with at least one divider separating the platform into at least two sections, where each of the at least two sections includes a life-like scenario configured for use by a consumer participant during a consumer research test. Such apparatuses provide flexibility and efficiency of time, space and cost for performing consumer research since the research may be performed in a timely fashion, in a number of different life-like scenarios, in a limited amount of space, and may be directly observed from one location or using one set of audio/visual equipment.

A collapsible truss and method that is particularly suitable for staging and lighting, for shows, performances and other events. This evolved and novel modular truss can be collapsed to a significantly smaller size (i.e. increased density), and consequently requires significantly less space for storage and transportation. Further, in addition to the advantage of rapid assembly from collapsed parts to a full truss, the modular construction of the truss provides cost effective repair of this truss over traditional rigid welded trusses by simple replacement of damaged parts.

A collapsible truss and method that is particularly suitable for staging and lighting, for shows, performances and other events. This evolved and novel modular truss can be collapsed to a significantly smaller size (i.e. increased density), and consequently requires significantly less space for storage and transportation. Further, in addition to the advantage of rapid assembly from collapsed parts to a full truss, the modular construction of the truss provides cost effective repair of this truss over traditional rigid welded trusses by simple replacement of damaged parts.

In one embodiment, a theater ride system includes a processor, a center platform, actuation arms, and maneuverable seating areas. Each maneuverable seating area of at least a first subset of the maneuverable seating areas is coupled to a respective portion of the center platform via a respective actuator arm of the actuation arms. The processor is configured to control the actuator arms to position the maneuverable seating areas in a uniform theater configuration such that each of the maneuverable seating areas is adjacent to at least one other of the maneuverable seating areas and the center platform to resemble stationary seating sections of a theater at a beginning of a show, move the maneuverable seating areas into different configurations during the show, and position the maneuverable seating areas in the uniform theater configuration near an end of the show.

This disclosure relates to a bracket assembly configured to support a grid panel relative to an orchestra pit filler or a stage extension. Among other benefits, the bracket assembly provides a robust and easily-installed connection point for a grid panel. Further, the bracket assembly supports the grid panel beneath the deck panels of the orchestra pit filler, thereby improving aesthetics of the orchestra pit filler and the stage overall.

This disclosure relates to a bracket assembly configured to support a grid panel relative to an orchestra pit filler or a stage extension. Among other benefits, the bracket assembly provides a robust and easily-installed connection point for a grid panel. Further, the bracket assembly supports the grid panel beneath the deck panels of the orchestra pit filler, thereby improving aesthetics of the orchestra pit filler and the stage overall.

A truss pick is provided for hanging tubular space frame truss. The truss picks of the present invention allow multiple methods of suspending truss from permanent structural objects.