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Cheltenham Literature Festival 2013

09/12/2013 by petermccrea

“The Literary Lovers Dream”

The Times Literary Festival reached its 64th year this Autumn and Production AV was pleased to provide the AV for the 4th year in succession.

Discussion and debate were enabled by our range of projection and backdrop screens which were supplied to the three main venues at the tented village, The Salon, The Forum & The Exchange.

This 10 day event always showcases some of the biggest names in contemporary culture, and this year was no exception, with such diverse names as Helen Fielding, Robert Winston, Phillipa Gregory and John Bishop.

Multi Venue AV Solution

Production AV was tasked with supplying 3 venues as well as other displays around the site in areas such as the Box Office. The Salon offers a smaller more intimate feel, with an “in the round” style setting. Along with a centre screen we supplied plasmas flown on wing trusses to enable a good view of the content from every seat.

The Forum is the Festival’s Flagship venue which despite its 1000 person capacity still feels warm and intimate. Here we supplied a Full HD system with remote controlled cameras going via an HD vision mixer to a Barco ScreenPRO II system to bring in Power Point and Keynote content. This then fed a Full HD projector via a fibre system.

Cheltenham Festivals’ Postive Feedback

“Production AV provided a report order for the Montpellier site of the Cheltenham Literature festival. As normal the installation and quality of the equipment was very high.

The quality and brightness from the new projectors was amazing, along with remotely controlled cameras leading to a very slick production.

We look forward to developing the equipment and specification that we use within the festival structure in the future with Production AV.” Adrian Hensley, Cheltenham Festivals Technical Manager.

Barco HDX-W20 Flex – 20,000 Lumen HD Projectors available for hire.

14/08/2013 by petermccrea

New rental Stock – Full WUXGA Resolution 20,000 Lumen Projection

Production AV is happy to announce a significant investment into the Barco HDX Projection platform in the shape of the flag ship HDX-W20 Flex product, and TLD+ lenses suite.

Available from the 24th of August, Production AV will be stocking these units, along with the Barco TLD+ high brightness lenses , as well as new PDS901 3G switchers.

Designed for the Road

The HDX series has been designed for rental companies, by rental companies. Based on Xenon Lamp and DLP technology, the HDX W20 Flex offers up to 20,000 lumens of light output with the ‘Light On Demand’ function, but also the ability to be dimmed in 2000 lumen increments, giving unrivalled flexibility. Unsurpassed onboard processing gives great 3D signal handling, onboard Warp and image manipulation, with a built in preview screen enabling verification of the signal path without having to power up the projector.

With the available brightness and rugged nature of the HDX platform, these projectors are ideally suited to large scale projection mapping requirements, and high fidelity corporate presentations. The Xenon light source also gives great colour rendition, ensuring that these projectors will display film content as the director intended.

The units also feature BarcoLink technology, that enables the transmission of WUXGA signals (1920×1200 @ 50/59.6/60Hz) over a single Coaxial cable up to 100 metres. This can greatly simplify setup and also reduce cost, as there is no longer a need for the use of fibre systems over longer distances.

With the additional WiFi and GSM Mobile options fitted to our units, we have the ability to wirelessly control the projector, and also make adjustments to the units settings without needing to be present with the units – including remote brightness level adjustments over the cell phone network.

Weighing only 50Kg, drawing 12A approximately, and having low noise fans, mean these projectors are equally at home in corporate events of rock and roll touring scenarios.

Flexible Rental Options

Production AV will be offering the HDX at all brightness levels – 10,000, 12,000, 14,000, 16,000, 18,000 and 20,000 lumens to suit your requirements for both brightness and budget. The units come with 3G HD-SDI inputs and a universal input via a DVI connector. Should it be required, other input cards can be supplied.

We will also be supplying the units with a single point rigging bracket and standard Barco 4 point rigging hardware.

For the Barco HDX Series Brochure please follow this Link: HDX Series Brochure.

Pricing will start at £2500 per day (ex VAT) for the HDX-W20 option, with a sliding scale with each 2,000 lumen light increment, with lenses priced at £150 per day ex VAT, and working on a 3 day week.

Please Contact us for a quote for your next event, or to find out more details on these units, or any of our other rental stock.

Barco PDS901 3G available for Hire

14/08/2013 by petermccrea

Additional Investment in Barco PDS Series Switchers

Production av is now stocking the Barco PDS901 3G Switcher. Designed to complement our existing stock or Barco Image Processing (ScreenPRO II and ImagePRO II Dual) we have invested into the PDS Series of switchers.

Seamless switcher with digital Input and Output

The PDS901 3G offers 9 inputs:

4 Universal Analog connections on VGA Connectors
4 Digital DVI-I inputs with full HDCP Support
1 3G/HD/SD SDI input

Outputs are on both Analog and DVI signal paths simultaneously, as well as offering a 3G/HD/SD SDI output that supports Barco Link technology, ideal for use with the Barco HDX-W20 Flex projectors. BarcoLink allows transmission of WUXGA Signals (1920×1200 @ 50/59.9/60Hz) over a single Coaxial cable up to 100m. This can dramatically simplify set up on site, and reduce cost, as fibre systems are no longer required.

Easy setup and Operation

The PDS is easy to set up, with test patterns for the optimisation of the display device, Logo stores for often used holding slides, and a built in webserver that enables remote control of the unit, including switching. The PDS series can also integrate into ScreenPRO II controlled systems acting as an auxiliary switcher for destinations such as stage relay monitors.

Available to Hire now

We have the PDS 901 3G available to hire now, alongside the Barco HDX Series projectors, ScreenPRO II and ImagePRO II Dual hardware as well as supporting hardware such as HD-SDI BNC cabling, TFT monitors and input sources.

PDS901 3G – £200 per Day, £600 per Week (ex VAT)

Please contact us for a specific quote relating to your requirements.

Barco Image ProII Dual Available for Hire

07/02/2013 by petermccrea

Barco Image ProII Dual Available for Hire

Production AV is continuing to invest in high end image processing from world leaders Barco, in the form of the Image ProII Dual image processor. Added to rental stock now, the processing power of the Image ProII is being utilised at Mobile World, so will see hire availability from early March.

All in One Video Scaler, Scan Convertor and Switcher

The Image ProII offers input compatibility from Composite Video through to 3G HD SDI. The back panel has Universal Analog, DVI-I, HDMI, Display Port and SDI Connections, enabling ‘Anything in – Anything Out’. Loop through connections give flexibility in integrating into systems, and Genlock input allows for accurate sync with other broadcast equipment. 5th generation Athena Processing gives class leading image quality and manipulation.

Dual Option Board

Production AV has specified the Dual Option for the Image ProII, adding a second Athena Scaler. This enables 1 input resolution to be scaled to two separate output resolutions, further enhancing the units flexibility.

The Image ProII Dual also seamlessly integrates with our existing Barco Screen Pro II stock giving further flexibility in routing and processing signals in multi output systems.

Hire from Production AV

The Image ProII is available to hire from early March. Pricing is:

Image ProII £300/day £900 Week
Image ProII Dual £350/Day £1050 Week

PLease contact us on 01452 37 27 28 or Local Rate 0845 37 00 24 to arrange a quotation or to book your hire.

A busy month for Barco …

29/09/2010 by petermccrea

Production AV’s stock of Barco CLM projectors and ScreenPro2 switching systems have been out working consistently over the last few months … working on everything from a small high-definition corporate presentation, through to a large arena show, this equipment should be your first choice for affordable high brightness, high-definition projection for your next event … contact us to arrange a meeting to discuss your requirements or e-mail us at [email protected]

BAMMA on Bravo TV

28/09/2010 by petermccrea

Production AV were at the National Indoor Arena providing video projection systems for BAMMA 4 – a mixed martial arts event gaining increasing popularity in the UK. Screening live on Bravo TV during the evening, the on-site team installed a 3 screen system using Barco HD projectors and screens up to 24′ in width giving the full-capacity audience stunning camera imagery of all the action and film clips of the fighters before they entered the arena. All equipment was flown from production rigging and utilised our fibre optic cabling systems and Barco ScreenPro control to ensure a reliable and high quality show.

We are were pleased to be involved in this arena event, working as part of a wider production team to deliver a fist class production and we look forward to the next event later this year.

From arenas to a small meeting room or exhibition stand – contact Production AV to provide your next audio visual solution ….

Greenbelt Festival 2010

08/09/2010 by petermccrea

The second August bank holiday weekend saw Greenbelt Festival 2010 staged at Cheltenham Racecourse once again. Working as the appointed video contractor, Production AV supplied a range of venues from simple desktop projectors, through to a full HD projection for a pre-release screening of Africa United by Pathe Fims. We also provided the Main Stage LED Screen solution for over 10,000 people to view all the action. Production AV took care of it with our usual professional approach, attention to detail and meticulous planning, all combined with well prepared equipment ensuring that the delivery on-site was on schedule and met the client’s requirements.

We utilised our experience in fibre optic and copper DVI transmission, as well as minimum latency processing to provide solutions that got the best from all the content, and where appropriate made the systems easy to use and manage. Production AV supplied 19 venues throughout the weekend, with technical cover to ensure the smooth running of the programme where necessary, as well as an on-call support service to the un-crewed venues where technical support wasn’t required on a full time basis.

It was a pleasure to work with the festival management team and we hope to be working together again next year.

Production AV can provide video solutions for your next festival … contact us to discuss your plans …

AXA Insurance Awards

04/02/2010 by petermccrea

With prize giving for their best achieving salesperson to their tongue in cheek take on the X-Factor, aptly named The AXA Factor, the AXA Awards was a fun and light hearted review of the year – a chance for the team at AXA to let their hair down and enjoy themselves for the evening.

However, this approach was certainly not taken from our perspective. Providing the full production, from set to sound it was imperative every detail was taken care of for such an esteemed client.

Production:av was pleased to continue our great relationship with marketing communications agency Dair* to achieve this event.

Our high definition projection provided an excellent backdrop for the presentations and our d&b Audiotechnik system with digital control was employed ensuring the audio was discreet, tidy and to the highest standard. The set design was carried out in house. White PVC was chosen in order for pixel lines and moving heads to be used to colour the set, which gave fantastic results.

The Live Events co-ordinator at Dair* commented:

Both the AXA events team and the key event stakeholders mentioned what a great team we had on site, polite, helpful, professional, ready to help being just a few of the words used.

The event was a success from start to finish with everybody being exceptionally pleased with all aspects of the show. We look forward to operating on future events with this client.

Keswick Convention 2009

10/09/2009 by petermccrea

2009 saw the Keswick Convention, running since 1875, held at the heart of the lake district within the convention centre in Keswick Cumbria. Working directly for the convention, Production:av was tasked with lifting the standards of the main screens and switching systems that are utilised for the three duration of the event.

Previous the convention has employed a system that has grown with the convention as AV technology has emerged. This had served it’s purpose well, but it was felt that to keep with the expectations of a modern conference go-ers, improvements could be made.

The key aim was to ensure that the main screens flanking the side of the stage could be seen in all light conditions. The convention utilise their own large marquee that is erected on site every year. Being manufactured from a white material, it lets high levels of ambient light into the venue during the day time sessions.

To combat this Production:av approached the problem from two angles – the projection, secondly the signal aspects.

Firstly high brightness 10,000 lumen projectors were supplied in the form of Barco CLM R10+ projectors, flown from the lighting truss firing onto 8’x6′ front projection screens.

Secondliy a digital signal path was employed from many of the sources through the supplied Barco Screen Pro II switcher and fed via fibre onto the projectors as a DVI signal. This meant that there were no losses within the signal path, and a minimum of processing. A mix of the cameras was provided by Cutting Edge Uk as an SD SDI feed, which was then keyed over with song words from a PC, at the native DVI Resolution. Production:av also supplied a technician to provide support and operation during the event as well as crew to rig and de-rig.

The event was a success, with the only complaints being that the screens were too bright!

Morgan Centenary Gala Dinner

03/09/2009 by petermccrea

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.

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