Touching the Edge - Frequently asked questions

1. What are some of the highlights of the planetarium show?
2. Who or which organisations are sponsoring the production?
3. How can I acquire performing rights for my planetarium?
4. In what format will the show be delivered?
5. How much will the performing rights cost my planetarium?
6. Why is the show in German? Are other languages available?
7. How long will the performing rights be valid?
8. How long is the show?
9. Is the show kit 'plug and play'?
10. Can I excerpt any portions of the show to use in my own show?
11. Does ESA support planetaria with any additional material?
12. Can I show the planetarium show in a small mobile planetarium?
13. When is the earliest date for public showings?
14. Who can I contact for more details?
15. I have a small mobile planetarium in Brasil, how about the cost of licensing of the fulldome 1k show? thank you. Jose Carlos Rocha
16. Good site, admin.
17. We have a small portable dome (768 pixel circle) to use with the students in our school system. We do not charge for any viewing. What would our cost for "Touching the Edge of the Universe" be?
18. Good site, admin.

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   What are some of the highlights of the planetarium show?

   Touching the Edge of the Universe tells an exciting story similar to a motion picture with live actors, cutting-edge camera shots and stunning visual effects, conveying concise information about the Herschel-Planck space missions to the general public. Touching the Edge employs high-quality 4K animated graphics and 5.1-surround sound and features custom-composed music - all integrated with a distinctive 'European style' for narration and visualization and ready for the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) 2009.

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   Who or which organisations are sponsoring the production?

   Touching the Edge is sponsored by a group of planetarium directors, scientists, astronomers, European Space Agency (ESA) mission scientists, science communication professionals, professional story writers, art directors and editors, and is produced by professional production team with wide experience in digital development. In total, approximately 100 people are involved in the show.

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   How can I acquire performing rights for my planetarium?

   Please register on this site and order the planetarium show either as a 'Full Dome' master or analogue. We will reply to you with an offer.

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   In what format will the show be delivered?

   The Full Dome 45-min show is delivered as a dome master on a 1 TB hard disc; the analogue show will be delivered on DVD. The show is currently available in the German language plus an English written translation.

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   How much will the performing rights cost my planetarium?

   Prices depend on the quality you require (Full Dome 4K, Full Dome 1K, or analogue) and on the size of the planetarium (number of seats). The pricing scheme is very attractive and is designed to encourage the widest possible distribution; this will be sent to you upon request.

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   Why is the show in German? Are other languages available?

   The show has been produced in cooperation with planetaria in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the German language. However, adaptations into other languages are in progress. Please enquire to find out the latest status.

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   How long will the performing rights be valid?

   Performing rights are granted without limitation until end-2015.

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   How long is the show?

   The basic version is ca. 45 minutes. Changes in the content are not allowed. A shorter version (23 min) is under consideration.

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   Is the show kit 'plug and play'?

   Yes, depending on the system. You will get a full dome master, which might require slicing and rendering. The analogue kit consists of videos, stills, audio and the storyboard (all digital files) and has to be fitted to your individual equipment in the dome.

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    Can I excerpt any portions of the show to use in my own show?

    In principal no, but depending on your show, exceptions can be made upon request and confirmation.

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    Does ESA support planetaria with any additional material?

    Yes, ESA will provide a press kit with still images, background material, video trailer and contact persons. In Europe, ESA can also help with contacts to local and national media (lead time provided).

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    Can I show the planetarium show in a small mobile planetarium?

    Yes, we work on a 1K dome master for digital projectors - or you can take the analogue kit and fit it to your system.

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    When is the earliest date for public showings?

    The world premiere starts on 7 May 2009.

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    Who can I contact for more details?

    Please contact Adam Majorosi in Berlin via the contact page, or send email to adam [@] majorosi.eu, or call +49-30-4403-8944.

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    I have a small mobile planetarium in Brasil, how about the cost of licensing of the fulldome 1k show? thank you. Jose Carlos Rocha

    Jose,
    Please contact Adam Majorosi in Berlin (adam [@] majorosi.eu - I have already forwarded a copy of your query to him) for all questions related to licensing. Thanks! -- Daniel Scuka

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    Good site, admin.

    
    

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    We have a small portable dome (768 pixel circle) to use with the students in our school system. We do not charge for any viewing. What would our cost for "Touching the Edge of the Universe" be?

    The US market is handled by our concessionaire Carl Zeiss AG. I will forward your request to the appropriate person. Thank you four your interest!

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    Good site, admin.

    Thank you. I'll tell him.

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