Hemisféric de Valencia offers an immersive projection experience with Panasonic

A five-channel Fulldome system powered by Panasonic configure the projection installation of the hemispheric of the City of Arts and Sciences to perform astronomy representations and immersive shows in high definition.

Inaugurated in 1998, hemispheric It was the first building of the emblematic City of Arts and Sciences (City of Arts and Sciences) of Valencia to open its doors to the public. Its daring and unique structure, with an ovoid cover of more than 100 meters in length, represents a large human eye: the eye of wisdom, with which its creator, the architect and sculptor Santiago Calatrava, wanted to symbolize the look and observation of the world that visitors discover through surprising audiovisual projections.

The dome screen of the Hemisphere of Valencia, of 900 m2, It is the largest in Spain currently, for which it has three powerful projection systems. Located in this emblematic building, inside you can experience cinema IMAX in large format, 3D digital shows and full-dome digital projections with the Fulldome system.

In this last case, This room with the dome screen is used to perform astronomical performances and immersive entertainment shows, that completely immerse the viewer in the visualization on offer.

“Our goal is to be able to transport our viewers to another planet or even another galaxy from their seats - say those responsible -. Something that is a great challenge due to the dimensions of our room and the intensive use we make of projectors.”.

Precisely this has been a fundamental reason “why we have selected Panasonic technology, because it gives us great image definition, the necessary luminosity and also durability”, they underline.

Five Channel Fulldome System

The entire Hemisfèric dome screen is made available to the viewer to offer a wide variety of digital content of high quality and clarity.. Five Panasonic laser video projectors play a key role, when generating a high resolution 2D image.

Specifically, the three-chip laser DLP projectors of the model have been installed PT-RZ12 from this manufacturer, each with a power of 12.000 lumens, WUXGA resolution and contrast 20.000:1, the result of which is the creation of an immersive visual experience that envelops the viewer, either in the observation of the Universe in real time at each time of the year or in cinematographic content.

With a long-lasting shine, Panasonic PT-RZ12 can operate uninterrupted for 20.000 hours, with dust-resistant liquid cooling system (no air filters needed) and hermetic optics.

Added to this is a high frame rate of 120 Hz for sharp moving images, an especially advantageous feature in its application for entertainment and event environments.

Its hybrid wheel system offers excellent image quality, combining its sharpness with real color thanks to laser engines Solid Shine, with double phosphor wheel and double laser module.

With a compact and lightweight design, The PT-RZ12 projector is a solution especially suitable for intensive museum applications, exhibitions, educational centers and digital signage systems.