An estimated national audience of over 1.49 million viewers tuned-in to watch the show's 2006 AFL Grand Final broadcast which aired on Australia's Channel 9 (GTV-9) television network last month.To mark the occasion, the network created a spectacular studio set, located at the Rod Laver Arena in the heart of Melbourne's city centre.
As part of the set design, over 130 Lighthouse LED video panels were strategically deployed around the stage to create a number of R4, R10 and R16i/o high-definition video displays which were used to project vibrant images of the event. This included the showcasing of football highlights, live interviews and special performances by some of Australia's top music acts.
Commenting on the production, Ben Claydon, director of Massteknik, the company responsible for the installation, praised Lighthouse's broadcast technology for its reliability and excellent colour reproduction. "We are continually recommending Lighthouse's video screens to our clients. The flexible configuration and crisp image clarity of Lighthouse's visual solutions make their LED displays ideal for television studios and other live events, " he said.
(Jim Evans)
