Panasonic exhibits in a roadshow the possibilities of technological integration at the service of the show

Hundreds of professionals attended the Panasonic Live Entertainment Roadshow in Madrid to see first-hand the possibilities offered by projection technology, display, audiovisual production and tracking, as well as participate in workshops and seminars in which the use of kinetic and automated production tools was addressed..

The Palace of Jewelry, in the heart of Madrid, hosted the Panasonic Live Entertainment Roadshow this Wednesday, an event in which with a practical installation the manufacturer, together with other partners such as BlackTrax, Live Audiovisual y d3, demonstrated the possibilities offered by projection, audiovisual production, the use of displays and track systems to enhance any live show.

Live shows are becoming more interactive so designers are introducing kinetic elements and creating screens that react on objects and people. For this reason, Advanced technology is needed if you want to achieve these impressive effects..

Throughout the day, The hundreds of professionals who visited this roadshow were able to see first-hand the possibilities that technology offers, as well as participate in workshops and seminars in which the use of kinetic and automated production tools was addressed..

Panasonic es, definitely, one of the great international references in the market in high-brightness laser projectors for large venues. Its complete offering includes live entertainment solutions, such as Flying Frame technology and moving mirror heads for stunning projections, a complete 4K workflow with mixing consoles, Monitors and remote cameras integrated into a live production rack.

In this roadshow we could see, among other solutions, the new 4K PT-RQ32K. This laser projector offers a brightness of 27.000 lumens with a contrast of 20.000:1, 3 Solid Shine DLP chips and a resolution of 5,120×3.200. Its laser light source and an original heat-resistant phosphor wheel design ensure quality, uniform color and brightness of images, which is especially useful in multi-projector setups, as well as a notable increase in lamp life. Panasonic has stood out especially in the production of high-brightness projectors and the RQ32K model joins its two high-brightness laser models from 31.000 lumens with WUXGA resolutions (PT-RZ31K) and SXGA+ (PT-RS30K).

On the other hand, This proposal stands out for its versatility when it comes to transporting it and mounting it on special structures when creating, For example, temporary mapping multiprojection projects.

In this demonstration, Panasonic also exhibited the new RZ21K laser (configured in this case with an ultra short lens), a compact and lightweight projector 20.000 lm. Thanks to its weight 49 kilos, it is extremely easy to handle, making it perfect for the rental market or used in a setting.

This device is almost the same size as the popular DZ21K2. The RZ21K combines DLP images from 3 chips with Solid Shine laser phosphor technology for stunning image quality. Solid-state laser light sources and specially designed heat-resistant phosphor wheels work in conjunction with three discrete DLP modules (R/G/B) to achieve a high shine, realistic color accuracy and high contrast in large spaces.

Audiovisual production

En este Panasonic Live Entertainment Roadshow, from the point of view of audiovisual production, The manufacturer has put its AV-HS6000 mixer to the test, the first 2ME model in Panasonic's HS mixer range to use a newly designed graphical interface and easy touch panel operation. The main unit features 32 SDI inputs and 2 DVI, in addition to 16 SDI outputs and four DVEs per ME bank. To support the multi-screen realization, 4LH310 has been used, a 31" LCD monitor″ with native 4K resolution.

As far as recruitment is concerned, the AK-UB300 cameras stood out (a box-type 4K with high sensitivity -F11/2000 lx- and low noise with full compatibility with streaming and IP control), the AW-UE70 integrated remote camera capable of delivering 4K images with an excellent zoom range and exceptional pan and tilt capabilities (with the possibility of 4K recording or 4K transmission over IP) and the Panasonic AW-HE130K PTZ camera. Also highlight the new AU-EVA1 with Super sensor 35 mm 5,7K (5.720×3.016), 14 dynamic range levels, dual ISO sensitivity 800 y 2500 and EF mount.

For high level production, The AK-UC3000 studio camera stands out with the possibility of use in 4K and HD mode. In HD mode, The AK-UC3000 produces high resolution images with high sensitivity and low noise. In addition to functions appreciated in the conventional model, such as DRS and CineGamma, The AK-UC3000 series incorporates new features to assist focusing, flash band compensation and distortion reduction, which is achieved by high speed sweeps from the MOS sensor.

Also worth noting is the presence of the VariCam LT, a lightweight and compact model that has many of the features of the VariCam 35 4K. This model retains the ability to record in 4K (4.096×2.160) y in UHD (3.840×2.160) and offers high sensitivity, low noise, wide dynamic range and cinematic depth of field.

Taking advantage of this live demo opportunity, Fujifilm unveiled the performance of its new Fujinon lenses for 4K studio environments.

Those who visited this roadshow were impressed with the possibilities offered by the video camera 360 AW-360. Generates omnidirectional video in equirectangular format 2:1 by splicing the output of the four chambers. Omnidirectional video allows you to convey the sensation of being in different scenes, like sports broadcasts, concerts or other live events held in stadiums.

High 4K image quality (3.840×1.920) Provides a highly realistic immersive sensation. It also offers a high level of operability, with natural images adjusted to the environment in which they are generated by automatically controlling the exposure and white balance of the output from four cameras without a PC. Besides, Produces perfect video with high-precision real-time active splicing that continuously changes the splicing position by automatically detecting a subject in the splice..

Real-time video transmission is possible thanks to the low latency at which high-resolution 4K/30p video is generated. Easy installation and removal in the recording center makes work even easier. This system is not only capable of monitoring and changing settings remotely with a PC over the network, but also allows control from an iPad in a WiFi environment.

For your part, BlackTrax held demonstrations of its advanced real-time tracking technology capable of following people, 3D objects and 6D position data, providing all the information necessary to create magical and interactive visual displays capable of captivating the audience. BlackTrax interacts with media servers, lighting consoles, camera systems and much more.

Also highlight the presence of d3, company that is developing the next generation of collaborative tools to help artists and technicians recreate their vision. Their proposal involves an integrated show creation platform that supports teams through all stages of production, from initial concept and sequencing to loading and showtime.

Hartmut Kule, marketing manager projectors Panasonic Visual Systems Solutions, highlighted in a presentation made at this Panasonic Live Entertainment Roadshow the possibilities of using 4K in the production of live events. Kulessa noted that the use of high resolutions is not something new in this industry that has always wanted to achieve a wow effect., However, now 4K is opening up numerous possibilities for Full HD presentations in picture-in-picture presentations., large format projections at short viewing distances or the elimination of pixel stretch and motion blur.

“Projection with LED screens coexist perfectly to create shows that fascinate the public”, commented. In his opinion, the future lies in connected solutions capable of creating authentic projection choreographies., display, lighting and audiovisual production.