With the need for the display to include audio visual content, exhibition designers Conibear Design Associates (CDA) commissioned Integrated Circles to find the best solution.
Given the large amount of light streaming in through the large north facing window, Integrated Circles' technical director, Simon Beer, opted for a high grade front-projected dnp Supernova Blade, provided by the Danish manufacturer's UK distributors, Paradigm AV. He explained, "The choice was really driven by contrast ratios and off axis light rejection."
Cut to a giant image size of 2391mm x 1494mm to operate in 16:10 aspect ratio, and optimised using 23-23 high gain screen material, this impressive daylight display is more than capable of creating an impact through the ambient light.
The frameless screen is just 3mm thick and meets customers' demand for flatter, wider screens which maximise image size while reducing the space requirement of the overall installation within the room architecture.
Simon Beer admits they had specified the biggest available screen to fit the wall space. "With a panoramic window right next to the screen, the dnp high gain screen was the only realistic solution."
The main space measures around 7m square, with a projection distance of 8m onto a recessed image area. "It is a simple but striking building. Light was always going to be an issue because the venue is designed for people to be able to look out at the wildlife."
The high definition AV footage complements the rest of the exhibition and repeats on a five minute loop. It is replayed by a Panasonic HD PT-RW430E using a hybrid LED/laser technology, via an Integrated Circles HD solid state VideoStore media player.
The compact projector was chosen to fit an awkward space - mounted near the ceiling and concealed in the wall. Because of the irregular angles of the room it also had to be mounted off axis and perspective correction applied.
Simon Beer adds "The built-in lens had more than enough power to function over the throw distance and everyone is delighted with the results."
(Jim Evans)
