Morgan Centenary Gala Dinner

2009 sees the 100th Anniversary of the Morgan Motor company, based in Malvern Link. Having produced classic motorcars for the past 100 years, it was felt that an event should be held to mark the occasion. Over the weekend of the 31st of july to 2nd of August, a series of events were held at Cheltenham racecourse to mark the Centenary.

Production:av was appointed as live video supplier for the Morgan Centenary Gala Dinner at the Centaur, part of the Cheltenham Racecourse complex.  Working on behalf of show producer, Richard Tierney, Production:av specified a full high-definition projection system to showcase video content and live camera feeds.  We installed two 16′x9′ projections screens in a V-formation above the stage to ensure adequate sightlines for the audience.  This was a key requirement, with the main show opener using video content coupled with a Morgan sportscar driving on to the stage amidst flashes of pyrotechnics.

Using our recent investment in additional Barco CLM-HD8 projectors, a pair of projectors for each screen provided HD images showcasing full HD camera work and video content with a bright and vivid 16,000 lumens per screen. Live cameras were directed by Production:av, switched via a Panasonic AV-HS400 mixer and fed to the Barco Screen Pro II switcher where VT playins and on site edits from Final Cut Edit Machines were also switched, before going to the screens as DVI signals over Fibre Optic.

The client was blown away with the results of using an HD video system helping to make this a memorable event for all involved and with an interest in Morgan Sportscars (1909-2009).

Production:av were pleased to work on behalf of Event and Management Services on this event.

Do call us to discuss using high-definition video presentations for your next event – 0845 3700024.

Production:av provide complete solution for Axa Winterthur.

Production:av are proud to provide a full av solution for Axa Winterthur’s recent Manchester conference, and further upcoming events.

The solution centred on a full HD centre screen with 8500 lumens for full impact, driven by Barco switching and a DVI over fibre system to ensure that the quality of the signal from source to screen. This was support by an EAW speaker system and Shure radio microphones to ensure that the audio was crisp, clean and consistent through out the conference.

Lighting took advantage of a mix of generic lanterns and Moving heads to give various looks through out the day and in to the evening awards ceremony.

Production:av also designed and provided the simple widescreen set to the clients requirements. This set has been designed to enable use at multiple venues through out the UK as required.

However equipment on it’s own doesn’t make an event. Production:av supplied experienced and knowledgeable crew to supplement our in house staff on the event to ensure it’s success. Working from start to finish through a single point of contact with our Project Manager ensured that the client had nothing to worry about and a quick response to any issues that might have arisen. Production:av were proud to be working for Dair*, and look forward to working together on further events in the future.

LED for Creative Capital

Production:av are proud to have been involved with the University of Wales’ Creative Capital Event held at the East Winter Gardens in Canary Wharf London. The event brought together a diverse mix of people from across the UK and Europe to showcase the talent and creativity that the University has within it’s Newport campus. The centre peice of the event were three LED screens – one at the rear of the stage 2.5m high by 14m wide and then a screen on either side of stage at 2.5m by 5m.

Production:av were brought in by Tarren Production to manage and provide the interface between the various content providers and the display in the form of an ultra wide LED screen at the rear of the stage and a smaller screen on each side of the stage.

Content was provided from the University and external sources, as well as a Catalyst Media Server System supplied by Production:av for the three day event. The sources were fed into a Barco Screen Pro II system to enable the multiple layers and looks that the event required to be programmed quickly and recalled on the fly as the show evolved. Cameras were operated by students from the University, which were fed into the vision mixer, whilst feeds from the stage for Powerpoint and computer sources were also ingested and processed as required.

The Screen Pro II control system fed the screens with a DVI signal via a Fibre Optic to enable the control to be positioned at the front of house position. It also meant that a one to one pixel map was possible on the Hibino 6mm LED screens- several ‘Sandpit’ sessions required high resolution text which looked absolutely fantastic, whilst a series of fashion shows pushed the creative abilities of the system.

Production:av Ltd would like to thank Tarren Production and Pugh Associates for involving us in the event.

Cheltenham Gold Cup 2009

A day at the races – Production:av have been providing the video control at the Cheltenham Festival which includes the world-renowned Gold Cup chase.  We were asked to provide our services within the Centaur auditorium building at Prestbury Park. Mixing feeds from the outside broadcast vehicles, alongside internal venue television feeds, punters were able to watch the racing and current betting using our feed to the in-house projection system.

Production:av is pleased to continue its association with Cheltenham Racecourse and is looking forward to the upcoming race events during 2009.

Production:av @ Revolution 24

We were pleased to be appointed to provide AV support for the final event of the Revolution track cycling series held at the Manchester Velodrome in February.  The final Revolution event was a high profile event for the velodrome, with some popular names from the Beijing 2008 Olympics riding including Bradley Wiggins and Sir Chris Hoy.  Working on behalf of Dair Ltd, Production:av provided relay plasma screens within the track centre corporate hospitality area,  mixing a live camera feed with presentations highlighting sponsors and supporters of the event.  The event was a great success with a 3500 capacity crowd in attendance and we look forward to working on some future projects during 2009.

Our thanks to the retiring Manchester Velodrome Event Director, Gordon Harling for his advice and support on the installation for this event.

New Frontiers with Production:av

We have recently been at the Butlins resort on the south coast with New Frontiers International.  Production:av installed over 500 metres of SDI cabling to carry live video feeds from the main venue to a number of overflow venues.  We also provided video switching and on-stage monitoring within the main conference session.  With a brief to provide a high quality solution for delegates in the overflow venues, we installed Barco CLM 10,000 lumen projectors alongside D&B audio systems within the cinema venues to relay the conference sessions.

The Identity Youth venue also used 5000 lumen projection and video switching whilst the Jaks children’s venue had a number of large plasma screens with switching to show DVD or laptop sources.

Our thanks go to the management team at New Frontiers for getting us involved and we look forward to next year’s event – check out what our clients say about us in our testimonials section of the website.

Production:av chosen for the 2009 National Hunt Race Season @ Cheltenham Racecourse

We are pleased to have been appointed as supplier of projection and video control for the 2009 racing season at Cheltenham Racecourse.  Using a Barco CLM R10 projector coupled with ScreenProII switching, the camera image and commentary feed provided by the outside broadcast trucks is relayed on a large projection screen inside the Centaur building adding to the experience of a “day at the races”.

Production:av help NFI Acceler8.

August 2008 saw Production:av working for the NFI Wessex region churches on one of those gigs that is a pleasure to be involved with. Acceler8 was held at the New Forrest show ground using a Big Top for the main venue. Production:av were supplying our usual high quality video system to enable the delegates to see the stage party, and relay song words and notices.

Using the Barco CLM R10+ for the main projection, along with the Barco Screen PROII switcher and DVI over Fibre meant that the signal quality and resultant image was as high as possible. Using upto four cameras images to ensure a dynamic mix, with the song words keyed over the top help give a seamless presentation.

We had a great time on site, due to the crew and the organisation. For the first event they had the site and schedule sorted, meaning the crew and delegates had a great time. We’re looking forward to being back for Acceler8 2009.

Lambeth Conference 2008

The Church of England bring all the Bishops together once every 10 years for it’s conference. Production:av were proud to be the suppliers for the Visual systems in the two venues- The Big Top and the The Spouses Venue.

The Big Top

The big top was the main venue for the 3 week long conference. Production:av supplied three projection screens backed by Barco CLM projectors, controlled via the Projector Toolset software to enable remote management. The two side screens with 10,000 lumen CLM R10+ projectors were driven by a Barco Screen Pro II switcher using a DVI over fibre system, taking in a mixed broadcast camera feed provided by Production:av, along with graphics from Apple Hardware running Keynote and visiting speakers laptops. 

The central screen was fed from a second Screen Pro II via the Enhanced Output with an HD-SDI signal to the Barco CLM HD8 projector, giving stunning true HD imagery from the various feeds.

A team of 5 oversaw the events through out, ensuring that we wre able to respond to the clients wishes with a minimum of trouble.

The Spouses Venue.

The Spouses venue hosted a varied program of events aimed more at allowing the wives of the bishops to build community. Again Production:av supplied a full system based around the Barco Presentation ProII Digital and the CLM R10+. Powerpoint and songwords were mixed with the camera images from the operated camera system installed for the duration.

The event was a success for the Church of England, and Production:av, and Production:av are grateful to Affinity events and Reelife for choosing to use us. Thanks also to the guys that were on site and made it run so smoothly.

Back for more- National Hunt festival 2008

Another year, and Production:av have the pleasure of supplying services to the National Hunt festival for the third year running. This year a slimmed down production sees the use of Barco R10 projector and 16′x12′ screen for the relay of the live feeds taken directly from the OB vehicles at broadcast standard SDI level. 

After the races have run their course, the winners had a chance to celebrate their sucess alongsode those who are drowing their sorrows to a varied selection of comedy shows relayed over the system.

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