Ryan Johnson Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 As of today the Academy is 40 days away so we want to keep everyone thinking about it and gaining excitement. So for the next 30 days (until 10 days before the Academy) we'll be listing an Academy fact each day leading up to the event. Feel free to chime in with your own comments etc as we get closer and closer to the biggest and best of 2012:5/6/12: Did you know that the facility for the 2012 Academy is over 25,000 square feet? That includes 14,800 sq ft of vendor space and 11,000 sq ft of educational space. Check out the attached floor plan to see what we're talking about.[align=center]A new fact every day for the next 30 days... check back tomorrow![/align] Attached files Full_Floorplan_4.9.12.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 5/7/12:29. Did you know that the Academy will have 15 class blocks (most with 4 classes running at once)? That's over 950 minutes of instruction (or 16+ hours) for you to enjoy and learn from.[align=center]A new fact every day... check back tomorrow![/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 rmjohn99 wrote: 5/7/12:29. Did you know that the Academy will have 15 class blocks (most with 4 classes running at once)? That's over 950 minutes of instruction (or 16+ hours) for you to enjoy and learn from.From a purely mathematical perspective, shouldn't those numbers reflecting the minutes of instruction be reduced by three-fourths since a person arguably can't be in more than one class at a time? Or maybe re-stated that there's over 950 minutes from which to choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 George Simmons wrote: rmjohn99 wrote: 5/7/12:29. Did you know that the Academy will have 15 class blocks (most with 4 classes running at once)? That's over 950 minutes of instruction (or 16+ hours) for you to enjoy and learn from.From a purely mathematical perspective, shouldn't those numbers reflecting the minutes of instruction be reduced by three-fourths since a person arguably can't be in more than one class at a time? Or maybe re-stated that there's over 950 minutes from which to choose?Actually there are 3600 minutes from which to choose. 950 is how many minutes you can actually attend!So, mathematically, the initial comment is absolutely correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 5/8/12:28. Did you know that there are 30 different instructors at the 2012 Academy? This includes software developers, vendors, and recognized experts from across the hobby.[align=center]A new fact every day... check back tomorrow![/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 5/9/12:27. Did you know that the Soldering Lab will be open all day on Friday and Saturday? You can come by the lab anytime and get some assistance on your soldering skills.[align=center]A new fact every day... check back tomorrow![/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 5/10/12:26. Did you know that a dozen vendors are attending the 2012 Academy? Some of your favorites and some new faces will be there to share the newest products they have available.[align=center] A new fact every day... check back tomorrow![/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 5/11/12:25. Did you know that the 2012 Academy will have software classes for everyone including classes taught by the developers of Light Show Pro (David Johnson), Nutcracker (Sean Meighan), xLights (Matt Brown) and SuperStar (Brian Bruderer).[align=center] A new fact every day... check back tomorrow![/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 5/12/12:24. Did you know that, in addition to the developers teaching at the 2012 Academy, we will have power users for Light-O-Rama (Don Teague, Johnny Poore), Vixen (Keith Siddel), Zara Radio (Chris Backus) and for the first time, Madrix (Drew Hickman).[align=center]A new fact every day... check back tomorrow! [/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 5/13/12:23. Did you know that we will be holding a "Flood Off" on Saturday evening? David Moore of Holiday Coro is arranging this on-site comparison of different flood lights available on the market today. This is not your traiditional class; it's a chance to see things up close and ask questions.[align=center]A new fact every day... check back tomorrow! [/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 5/14/12:22. Did you know that the new LED Keeper from Ulta Lit (makers of the Light Keeper Pro) will be unveiled and available for you to purchase a the Academy?[align=center]A new fact every day... check back tomorrow![/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 5/15/12:21. Did you know that there is a Swap Meet area at the Academy each year? Attendees can bring those items and sell them to others. At the same time attendees have the opportunity to pick up new items for their own displays.[align=center]A new fact every day... check back tomorrow![/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 5/16/12:20. Did you know that the Academy is the only 3 day event for holiday decorators in the United States?[align=center]A new fact every day... check back tomorrow![/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Missed a day so we'll post up 2 for you tonight:5/17/12:19. Did you know that the Academy happens every year, has never been cancelled, and focuses directly on the residential decorator?[align=center]A new fact every day... check back tomorrow![/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 5/18/12:18. Did you know that sometimes things happen beyond our control? David Johnson of Light Show Pro is unable to attend the Academy this year. But have no fear- RJ and the DLA team worked to bring in another instructor (Michael Patten) who can help you understand the intricacies of the LSP platform.[align=center]A new fact every day... check back tomorrow![/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 5/20/12:16. Did you know that all of the information you need about the Academy is on the event website? Check out www.theultimateacademy.com for up to the minute details?[align=center] A new fact every day... check back tomorrow! [/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Looking forward to it very much, Ryan....It'll be my 3rd Academy, and well worth the 1300 mile journey from SoCal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Manzara Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Flight , hotel and car are booked and confirmed. Looking forward to the classes and the opportunity to make new friends and buy some awesome goodies for my show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Mike and Randay- Can't wait to see you both!5/21/12:15. Did you know that door prizes will be available from several vendors? Unlike previous years you will need to visit the vendor booths to be entered into their product drawings. Make sure to support the vendors that support the Academy.[align=center] A new fact every day... check back tomorrow! [/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Johnson Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 5/22/12:14. Did you know that we will have unlimited soft drinks and water on hand for all attendees? We don't want you having to run to a soda machine every time you're thirsty. We'll also have the concession area open during the lunch and dinner breaks so you can grab a bite without leaving the facility if you choose.[align=center]A new fact every day... check back tomorrow! [/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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