120th anniversary of Chairman , Shaoshan, Chairman Mao’s history brought to life in spectacular 3D show

We needed to use innovative stage technology, and the best projection technology we could get our hands on.

Vice general manager, 4D-Vision

”Barco solutions: On 26 December 2013, China commemorated the 120th anniversary of Mao • 35 FLM R22+ projectors and 7 HDF Zedong, the founding father of the People’s Republic of China. For this occasion, W22 projectors producer Shaoshan Runze Orient Group set up an immense 3D spectacle—China’s • SIM CAD software largest-ever outdoor 3D pixel mapping project. Over a projection area of more than 6,000 square meters, highlights of Chinese history were brought to life. Key benefits: Barco’s simulation software and projection technology were key in creating the • Premium image quality show’s immersive experience. • Ultra-bright (22,000+ lumens) • Accurate calculation of stage design

www.barco.com/broadcasting The show was entitled Mao Zedong, Innovative stage technology A Great Man in China and directed 4D-Vision was responsible for the delivery and installation of the projectors on by the famous Li Hanzhong and his site. “This large-scale live-action show combines live scenes with stereo stage design team. On a stage in the shape settings and a wide range of performance elements, such as song, dance, drama, of a Chinese map — mountainous acrobatics, and water and fire effects,” says representative manager from 4D-Vision. ”That’s why we needed to use innovative stage technology, and the best projection backcountry included — the audience technology we could get our hands on.” could relive historical events such as the People’s Liberation War with mind- Distinguished visitors blowing realism. 42 premium Barco projectors, each with a brightness of The show debuted on 26 December in Shaoshan, in China’s province, and 22,000 lumens plus, were used to was attended by many officials from both the state and the province. To provide an immersive and interactive experience, the show’s creators combined a variety of enable cutting-edge 3D and holographic technologies and methods. For instance, when in the movie the People’s Liberation images. army crossed the River to take , the audience seats became boats approaching the Presidential Palace, and explosions could be heard overhead.

Leave nothing to chance

To determine the exact locations for the projectors, Barco conducted a complete measurement and evaluation of the scene and the lighting environment using its exclusive SIM CAD software. The computer simulation program’s three- dimensional roaming mode allows users to view, evaluate, and experience the By applying our simulation 3D and stereoscopic images to be shown. “By applying our simulation technology technology to the stage to the stage design, we gave the designers all the tools and space they needed design, we gave the to let their imaginations and creativity run freely,” says Tang Feng, global VP and managing director for Greater China at Barco. designers all the tools and space they needed to let their imaginations and creativity run freely.

Tang Feng, managing director for Greater China, Barco

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