Full Sail University Officially Sets World Record
It has just been confirmed that Full Sail University (http://www. fullsail. edu), an award winning entertainment media institution, has been named the international title holder and officially set the Guinness World Record (TM) for the “World’s Largest Torchlit (Flashlight) Logo/Image Formed by People.”
Winter Park, FL (PRWEB) January 28, 2010
It has just been confirmed that Full Sail University (fullsail. edu (http://www. fullsail. edu)), an award winning entertainment media institution, has been named the international title holder and officially set the Guinness World Record (TM) for the “World’s Largest Torchlit (Flashlight) Logo/Image Formed by People.” YouTube video can be found here. (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=BcBRVOo2YV0)
The attempt took place on January 12, 2010 on the Full Sail University campus, and featured the Full Sail University logo and a message which read, “Full Sail University Wishes You a Happy New Year.” The requirements to set the world record were extensive, and included needing over 500 people, each holding their own individual flashlight, for a total of five minutes to form the logo and image. The attempt was completed with a total of 528 people comprising the logo/image, as well as nearly 200 additional people who came out to support this effort. The world record attempt was documented by a film and photography crew who captured the event by helicopter.
The flashlights purchased and used in the attempt were collected at the conclusion of the event and both flashlights and new batteries were donated to the local Central Florida organization, Harvest Time International (http://www. harvest-time. org (http://www. harvest-time. org)) for the benefit of earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
“Full Sail University is built on the foundation of real world experience,” said Kristin Weissman, Director of Public Relations, Full Sail University. “Setting this Guinness World Record (TM) was a unique way to not only garner the Full Sail University community spirit, but also to showcase an example of creative viral marketing and brand recognition while engaging current and future students.”
About Full Sail University:
Since 1979, Full Sail University, located outside of Orlando, FL, has been an innovative educational leader for those pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. With over 34,000 alumni, graduate credits include work on OSCAR®, Emmy® and GRAMMY®-winning projects, best-selling video games, and #1 grossing U. S. concert tours. Full Sail's 191-acre campus and online education platform proudly welcomes over 8,400 students from 50 states and 57 countries.
Full Sail currently offers a total of 29 degree programs including: Associate of Science Degrees in Graphic Design and Recording Engineering; Bachelor of Science Degrees offered in: Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design, Entertainment Business, Film, Game Art, Game Design, Game Development, Graphic Design, Internet Marketing, Music Business, Music Production, Recording Arts, Show Production, and Web Design & Development; Master of Science Degrees in Education Media Design & Technology, Game Design, Entertainment Business, and Internet Marketing; and Master of Fine Arts Degrees in Creative Writing and Media Design.
Full Sail was most recently named “Best Company” in the 2009 Orlando Business Journal’s Reader’s Choice Awards, as well as the 2008 “School/College of the Year” by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges. The university has also been previously named: The Harvard of Game Schools by Tips & Tricks Magazine; one of the top three New Media Schools by Shift Magazine (alongside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New York University); one of the Top Five Game Degree Programs in the world by Electronic Gaming Monthly; one of the Best Music Programs in the country by Rolling Stone Magazine; one of the Best Music Business Departments in the Schools That Rock: The Rolling Stone College Guide; and one of the Best Film Programs in the country by UNleashed Magazine.
For more information about Full Sail, please visit http://www. fullsail. edu (http://www. fullsail. edu).
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