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Dataton software used in Commonwealth Games
One of the focal points of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India was a giant helium balloon, believed to be the largest of its kind ever constructed. Rising from the centre of the 60,000-seat- er stadium, it formed a 360-degree projection surface. Onto this, event integrator Creative Technology shone images depicting numerous aspects of Indian history and culture using 16 pairs of Barco FLM R22+ projectors, synchronised, seamlessly edge-blended and image-warped using Dataton’s flexible media server Watchout. A full backup for every video channel used in the ‘balloon’ movie was neces-
sary as the games were held during monsoon season and it was uncertain how much protection the projectors would need. Watchout was chosen because it could adapt to any type of media supplied from a variety of sources.
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Granite Precision Inc is currently up- dating Universal Studios Hollywood Citywalk’s music-video bigscreen and background music system. The company installed Integrated Media Server (IMS) at Citywalk in 2007, which has allowed them to synchro- nise the audio, video, data display and lighting from a single product. “The IMS takes advantage of a PC- based Windows system – a relatively inexpensive, off-the-shelf hardware with which most users are familiar,” says president Jeff Long. “The IMS uses specialised software that works underneath Windows. This approach is innovative as our code can keep running even if Windows crashes.”
Electrosonic’s AV solutions for dark rides in China
Electrosonic has provided all the AV solutions for two new dark ride attrac- tions at Happy Valley outside Shanghai and Window of the World in Shen- zhen, north of Hong Kong. Electrosonic supplied full projection systems and screens, the main show control system, 4D effects, audio and lighting. The company worked with Huss Attractions, the ride system providers, and creative content producers Super 78 Studios. Both attractions are movie-based dark rides featuring curved screens and a quad projection system with custom lenses, dynamic audio reinforcement and 4D effects. In Shanghai, Flight of the Dragon depicts an aerial journey over China showing vast landscapes, metropolitan areas, terraced farming and mountain ranges. In Shenzhen, Flying America depicts the scenic US from its cities and landmarks to its na- tional parks and diverse terrain. “All systems are accessible back-
stage so servicing can be performed during the shows,” says Electrosonic project manager Thursby Pierce. “We left room in the racks for more equip- ment should the client want to expand later, and there is a lot of space on the server to handle more content.”
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