Blue Shadow Group has had many enquires about what the best technology to use in various environments. We consider ourselves at Blue Shadow Group specialists when it comes to screen technology, but like any profession we need to stay on top of all the latest technology coming into the marketplace, especially when we hire so many different types of screens, from projection screens, to LCD’s and Plasmas.
We have 36mtr screens at our disposal that can do what is called Blend pro, this is the art of blending a number of projectors together to make one large image. This is fabulous technology, but still does not come cheap.
Other options include water screen technology, this is getting used in special situations where it is more about looking impressive in a dark zone area, and typically for special events and theme parks. It is not something you would use to watch a movie all night long because the clarity is not as good as a proper screen surface but does the job for logos and short advertising video campaigns or even a kids short cartoon.
The greatest technology now being used in function facilities as entrance features and in exhibition environment is the LCD screen brick technology.
You have to live with the brick effect of the panels, but looking past that you have a wonderful HD image on a very large scale, the detail is absolutely amazing to the eye.
Also for TV shows this is becoming more and more the norm as the backdrops they use now, looks great when you see this on TV aswell, crystal clear.
The other technology that is becoming better by the day is LED pixel screens, now it is not as good as the LCD as just mentioned by the improvements on the 6mm pixel separation is becoming better and has a wide range of applications including being used as outdoor screens for golf tournaments, other sporting events. They make these screens as all weather options and a cheaper version that can be used indoors as back drops for stage at events and billboards in the exhibition centre.
Samsung have just brought out some really exciting new technology aswell.
The new 65inch LCD billboard touch screens are fantastic. Great for use in shopping centres and anywhere you want an active display board these are great. Obviously you don’t need a keyboard and mouse you just touch or tap the screen away and get the information you need, literally at your fingertips.
They provide great clarity in environments that are in direct sunlight, a true winner, especially for the price, which is about a fifth of the price they originally were for a less suitable product.
