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August 2002



FREE Digital Technology Workshop

Digital photography specialists, L&P Digital Photographic together with Flash Photobition are running a series of hands-on, Digital Technology workshops, which demonstrate the ease and advantages of digital capture and output. Participants will learn various ways to optimise digital technology and will receive advice on the best products for their needs. The workshops will be of interest to anyone wishing to improve their utilisation of digital technology or wanting to make informed decisions about digital technology investment. Best of all, the workshop is free!

The workshops will take place at 6:30pm on Thursday the 22nd August and Thursday the 24th October at Flash Photobition, Camperdown.

To register send and email to jillian.nalty@flash.com.au

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  Arena Development Marketing Suite - Simulating environments
 
     
  3D Graphics - they’ve arrived!
 
     
  Flash Retail Launch - At the Retail Business Technology Exhibition 2002
 
     
  Colosseatum - Art, furniture and digital technology
 
     
  Editor's Note
 
     

 
 

Simulating Environments
Sydney based boutique design company, Box Communications are the creators of a stunning new marketing suite for the Pavilion Land’s Arena development. The new apartment complex is to be situated in Rockdale, Sydney. The largely, graphic-based marketing suite utilises a wide range of Flash Photobition materials that simulate the atmosphere and environment of the new development.

At the main entrance, branding is made clear by a bold Arena logo printed on self-adhesive Vutek vinyl. When the visitor enters the suite, they are immediately aware of the development’s title and distinctive style. Brand recognition is increasingly important in areas such as St George, where apartment development is booming.

Mounted onto the two side walls are rendered 3D images of the development, which have been printed by our photographic quality Durst Lambda printer. The 3D images look crisp and clear, reflective of the development’s overall style.

Feelings of tranquillity and freshness are suggested by images of trees printed on translucent PhotoMesh™ drapes. These run along the main passage of the suite, surrounding the visitor as walking into the centre of the room.

Also made from PhotoMesh™ is an 11.2 m one-way vision room divider, draped in front of the administration area of the suite. The administration area is hidden, however staff are still able to see who is walking through the door.

The suite looks sleek, professional and most importantly, it’s functional.

 
   

 
 

3D Graphics - High resolution technology now available
The technology for high resolution, high impact 3D graphics has finally arrived! By using new Lenticular Lens technology, we are now able to combine the vibrant colour and crispness you would expect from Flash Photobition with an amazing third dimension that leaps right out at you.

We‘re expecting this new product to be popular with those that are finding their industry congested with visually based marketing. 3D images are the eye grabbing edge many advertisers, shop fitters and interior designers are seeking.

Also available are Lenticular Flip Lenses that flip between two images as the viewing angle is changed. Flip Lenses can be used for large scale billboards, indoor signs or small cards.

3D graphics and Flip graphics are now on display in our Sydney showroom. However, if you’re unable to visit, get in touch and we’ll have a consultant come to you.

 
   

 
 

At the Retail Business Technology Exhibition 2002
For many years now, Flash Photobition has been providing graphics to retailers. In response to our growth in this sector, we have decided to consolidate our retail specific services into a new division of our business, Flash Retail.

Flash Retail offers innovative and effective graphics-based retail solutions, some of which include Digital Wallpaper, Day & Night Imaging, Custom-Cut Display Stands, Graphical Furniture and Texture Treatments. Some of these solutions are existing offerings of Flash Photobition, others are brand new concepts that have been developed specifically for retailers.

The launch of Flash Retail will take place at the Retail Business and Technology Exhibition 2002. We recommend this special event to anyone involved in retail, as it offers an easy update on the latest in retail technology, services and shop fittings. Free passes to the expo are available to our readers, so send an email jillian.nalty@flash.com.au if you’d like to attend.

When: 28th – 30th August 2002

Where: Retail Business Technology Exhibition 2002 Melbourne Exhibition Centre

Stand: Flash Retail G12

Further information on the Exhibition is available at the Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd website: www.aec.net.au

Hope to see you there!

 
   
     

 
 

Art, Furniture and Digital Technology
The Colosseatum, by artist and furniture maker William McMahon, is a synthesis of emerging digital imaging technology, and new techniques, materials and forms in furniture modelling. Based on architecture built for entertainment and leisure two millennia ago, the Colosseatum is a fascinating echo of the ancient function of the Colosseum in a modern piece of furniture.

Digital imaging technology is opening up whole new vistas for expressing the world through a wide range of mediums, one of which is printing on soft fabrics. McMahon scanned and manipulated sixteen holiday snaps of the Colosseum to create a single scaled picture. The image was digitally printed on 3 metre wide poly-cotton by Flash Photobition’s Vutek printer. Vutek digital printing is emerging as a leading technique for customised furniture upholstery printing. The poly-cotton fabric is a great material to work with and the durable inks generate the long-lived colour crispness required. Unlike traditional methods of fabric printing, such as screen-printing or tumble-printing, the digital Vutek printer is ready for output straight from a digital file.

McMahon says, “It’s extremely satisfying to be able to complete such a whimsical project to such a high standard of finish. With a number of similar projects in mind I think, for me at least, the future of furniture is in ruins.”

The Colosseatum was produced for Brisbane City Gallery’s 21st Century Chair Exhibition to be held from the 15th August to the 13th October 2002. The opening of the exhibition will take place at 6 pm on Thursday 15th August, at Brisbane City Gallery, situated in Brisbane City Town Hall (off King George Square). The evening will be kicked off with jazz and Champaign in the foyer, music will be provided by Tyrone Noonan from George. From 7 pm music featuring Ambient Electronica by Andrew Stockwell will be playing.

If you’d like to come along RSVP the Brisbane City Council one week prior to the event on bcgca3@brisbane.qld.gov.au or phone: (07) 3403 8888.

 
   

 
 

A very special congratulations to Sara Allmark of PDC Creative, winner of our L&P Digital Photographic Camera Competition. This prize has come just in time for Sara’s Honeymoon. Congratulations Sara, on both accounts!

Sara Allmark of PDC Creative

Congratulations also, to the winners of our We Were Soldiers competition. We’re giving away prizes all the time, so if you missed out on this round, there are plenty more prizes on their way. Thank you very much to Icon Film Distribution for their support with the competition.

July has been a busy month preparing for the Flash Retail launch and the Digital Technology Workshop taking place next month. We look forward to these special events and enjoy meeting our readers when they become involved.

Have a great month!

Jillian Nalty
Flash Photobition
T: 02 8594 3555
M: 0411 073 453

E: jillian.nalty@flash.com.au

 
   

 

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