Danish system integrators AV-Huset worked closely with dnp denmark to come up with two very different solutions in order to overcome these difficulties. In spite of space restrictions and low ceilings, they were able to deliver the desired image quality via their proprietary Supernova optical display platform.
The specification of a 80" (2.33:1) dnp Supernova STS and similar size dnp Supernova Blade, equipped with 08-85 screen material, came about when the museum was setting up two new exhibitions, and wanted each to make a dramatic opening statement. One of the museum's exhibition designer/developers, Carl-Henrik Hansen, explains, "We wanted to captivate the audience with size and content, and felt projection was more pleasing to the eye than LCD."
Each exhibition presented its own challenges, and Jens Ravn, from Danish installer AV-Huset, contacted dnp denmark to help come up with the solutions.
Gifts From The Past recounts the history of the Køge area of Denmark. "The low-ceilinged exhibition space demanded ultra-short throw projection from below," notes Jens. "We recommended a dnp Supernova STS Screen for its best-in-class performance in these conditions."
Gunpowder Brothers covers the indecisive Battle of Køge Bay (1710), between the Swedish and Danish fleets. The Danish battleship Dannebroge exploded with only nine survivors, and the story is told interactively via iPads and audio clips.
However, the museum also wanted to make a strong initial impact, with a display emphasising vivid colour and high contrast. "We recommended a dnp Supernova Blade Screen," Jens Ravn confirms. "With its ISF-certified 08-85 material it delivers rich colour with superb contrast."
Both displays were operating in conjunction with Panasonic projectors, the dnp Supernova STS with a Panasonic PT-CW331RE ultra-short throw projector and the dnp Supernova Blade with PT-RW330 LED/Laser DLP projector.
"Working with dnp denmark was a good experience," summarised Jens Ravn. "They showed just how flexible a world-leading company can be."
(Jim Evans)
