Lights! Camera! Action! This episode takes a behind-the-scenes look at how explosives are used in action movies, concerts and on the 4th of July. This episode's presenters are Mark Johnson, J&M Displays; Tassilo Baur, The FX Dept; and Amanda McLean Nixon, Pyroam, Inc.
Proximate Stage Pyrotechnics
Amanda McLean Nixon, Pyroam, Inc
Amanda is the former CEO of Luna Tech Pyrotechnik in Germany, distributing theatrical pyrotechnic supplies and providing show services in Europe and the former CEO of Luna Tech, Inc. which manufactured theatrical and specialty pyrotechnics. Amanda is currently CEO of Pyroam, Inc. which provides pyrotechnic materials to the proximate pyro industry and provides show services. She presents us with how proximate pyrotechnics are used.
Aerial Displays/Fireworks
Mark Johnson, J&M Displays
Mark is the Vice President of J&M Displays, Inc., and has more than 30 years of experience working in many facets of entertainment pyrotechnics. Mark works closely with factories in China, Europe and the USA that produce pyrotechnics and fireworks. He designs many of the fireworks that J&M Displays uses in productions across the Country and will be sharing his experiences and the history of fireworks.
Movies and Television
Tassilo Baur, The FX Dept
Tassilo Baur owns the FX Dept in Hollywood California and is a special effects supervisor for movies and TV with over four decades of experience. Tas is also an author, consultant, educator, and a leading researcher on special effects related technology and safety, with an extensive background in manufacturing.
