Thousands of Welsh football fans enjoyed the excitement of the World Cup 2006 qualifying international in the comfort of their home stadium, viewed on the largest outdoor screen ever seen in Wales. Erected on the pitch in just 20 minutes, the 18m x 14m (60' x 45') screen was the focal point for the presentation staged by Munich-based TAPE New Media, who also provided the projection. Two Barco projectors with a total light output of 24,000 ANSI lumens were used to provide the larger than life pictures.
The stadium's huge retractable roof, the first of its kind in the UK, was closed to create the perfect surroundings for the big picture show. The match was the main feature of a family fun afternoon of promotions and entertainment put on by the Millennium Stadium working alongside Wales team sponsors Nationwide and Carling.
Distributed by Harkness Hall and ranging in size from 8 - 30 metres (26' x 98') wide providing up to 450 square metres (4850 square feet) of projection area, original Airscreens have featured at a wide variety of events. The company says that any projection system can be used, while sound is provided using cinema-quality sound systems or local FM radio loop in the case of drive-in cinemas.
(Mike Lethby)
