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Author Topic: DLP used in concerts James R. Hammonds, Jr Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 931 From: Houston, TX, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 04-01-2003 11:14 PM                     I believe this has been brought up before, but could find nothing in a search. Also, I'm not sure if this belongs in Film Handlers or Yak. But anyway... I saw a concert by a band called Sigur Ros last night, and during the show, I looked over and noticed the HUGE video projector that was used to project their background images. It was positioned in a place where I could easily walk over and see it after the show, and I saw that it was a BARCO DLP projector. This is only an estimation, but I believe the dimentions were approximately 6 foot long, 3 feet wide, and 1 1/2 foot tall. I can't really give a fair judgement on the image since the images they used had gone through filters and effects for a more surreal kind of look. They guys who were breaking down the PA system seemed kind of busy so I didn't bother to ask too many questions. Does anyone know of any other bands or musicians that use DLP at their shows, and if so have you seen them?  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 04-02-2003 08:25 AM                        ChristieDigital has a full line of "Rental/Staging" projectors, like the "Roadster" and "Roadie" series. Barco likewise has projectors for the rental market, like the RLM G5 Performer. AFAIK, these projectors are not usually "cinema grade" for color or contrast management. These projectors are often "stacked" (multiple projectors superimposed) to get sufficient light output for really large screens. ShoWest functions often have live video displayed during events like the Awards Banquet. JVC also has its line of DLA "Large Venue" projectors, using D-ILA technology.  |  IP: Logged Kris Brunton Expert Film Handler Posts: 108 From: Napanee, Ontario, Canada Registered: Apr 2000 posted 04-02-2003 09:10 AM                     By the sounds of yor description it would assume it was the Barco R12 or R12 Director projector. Specs on the R12 can be found here. web page  |  IP: Logged Stephen Furley Film God Posts: 3059 From: Coulsdon, Croydon, England Registered: May 2002 posted 04-02-2003 09:33 AM                     It's my birthday next month, if anyone wants to buy me one.  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 04-02-2003 09:56 AM                        quote: It's my birthday next month, if anyone wants to buy me one. If I sell my house to get enough money for your birthday gift, where will I live?  |  IP: Logged Michael Schaffer "Where is the Boardwalk Hotel?" Posts: 4143 From: Boston, MA Registered: Apr 2002 posted 04-02-2003 10:47 AM                        Stephen, how about we buy you a toupet for your birthday?  |  IP: Logged Stephen Furley Film God Posts: 3059 From: Coulsdon, Croydon, England Registered: May 2002 posted 04-02-2003 11:00 AM                     Michael, I told you, I have plenty of hair, it's just that it's all at the back. We could transplant some, or I could take some from my niece, she has far more than she needs, did you see my other post in this forum? John wrote: quote: If I sell my house to get enough money for your birthday gift, where will I live? Well John, I wouldn't want to put you out of your home, so I guess I'll just have to manage without one of those projectors. [ 04-02-2003, 12:48 PM: Message edited by: Stephen Furley ]  |  IP: Logged

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