Friday Springtree was presented with our Hitachi Select Partner plaque. This certifies that Springtree is a Select partner for Hitachi America LTD. Digital Media Division, Business Services Group. Thank you to all our customers who chose Springtree and Hitachi for their projection needs in 2011.
Springtree will be able to offer exclusive models of projectors that only select partners can provide in the near future.
CHULA VISTA, California, December 5, 2011 — Six Hitachi CP-AW250N ultra-short throw LCD projectors were recently used at the Hilton Nashville Downtown as part of a one-of-a-kind presentation environment for CJ Advertising of Nashville, Tennessee as part of a client event. The uniquely configured audio/visual system was designed and installed by systems contractor Springtree Media Group of Franklin, Tennessee.
“CJ Advertising hosts an annual presentation for their clients and we’ve worked with them for five years,” said Jacob McDaniel of Springtree Media Group. “In the past, we’ve placed the projectors and the screens on the floor in the corners of the room–a pretty conventional approach. But this year CJ wanted to try something fresh and new that would deliver an unforgettable ‘wow factor’ for their clients.”
“Peter Vaque, the owner of Springtree Media Group, dreamed up a striking new look that involved creating a nearly 360-degree viewing experience by suspending six projection screens in the room,” McDaniel continued. “CJ Advertising loved the concept. But then, we had to figure out how to make it happen!”
Springtree Media Group uses Hitachi ultra-short throw projectors in its rental department because many events–including this one–don’t allow for the extra 16 feet typically needed between the projector and the screen. “Our Hitachi ultra-short throw projectors do an excellent job in restricted-space situations,” McDaniel said. “Also, CJ wanted to use 16:9 widescreen projection, so we looked at a number of Hitachi’s short-throw projectors with widescreen capability. The CP-AW250N looked like the perfect fit.”
From there, Springtree Media Group had to figure out how to mount the projectors and screens. “We settled on hanging a 36-foot truss from the ceiling,” McDaniel noted. “From that truss, we hung six widescreen projection screens, oriented so that all attendees could see a screen from any point in the room.”
McDaniel and his team connected I-Beams that ran perpendicular to the long truss and hung the CP-AW250N projectors from the I-Beams. They also attached LED lighting to the beams, to fill the presenter’s walking area with stage lighting and different colors. The installation was rounded out by four LCD monitors angled on the floor, one in each corner of the presenter’s walking area, so the presenter could always see his slides no matter where he walked.
“This installation required a lot of planning up front,” McDaniel said. “We had to run a few tests to determine which projector would work the best, and how big of a screen we could use with that projector. We wanted to make the screens as big as possible, but we had to make sure there was enough room for the presenter to walk underneath them without hitting his head. In addition, we had to figure out how to hang everything in a safe and effective manner.”
With the help of Hitachi’s CP-AW250N projectors, the project came together beautifully. “The images were bright, sharp and vivid and the unique setup really kept everyone’s attention.
CJ Advertising and their clients were very happy with the final product,” McDaniel concluded.
For more information on Springtree Media Group please visit www.springtree.net
For more information on Hitachi visit www.hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia
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View this whole event album on the Springtree Productions blog, here..
From: Definition Bam
Check out what three guys created with 128 LED diodes, an old old coffee table, and a Texas Instruments MSP430 controller.
They also wrote their own beat detecting software to power the table.
If you’re looking for a less DIY approach and touch sensitive actions check out the Acclaim cat walk seen here as a bar top.
Here’s a quick look how they achieved this effect, be sure to visit the TI post for full details
TI E2E Community [Via Engadget]
This isn’t just a cool video of a moving head fixture, it’s a moving head with a LED Video screen! Check it out, the possibilities are limitless.
A funny lighting strip, from the theater themed comic by Brooke McEldowney. Have a great weekend!
[9 Chickweed Lane Via iSquint.net]
Springtree Media Group was happy to be apart of the Nashville Bengali Conference for a second year at Embassy suites Cool Springs. Springtree Productions was responsible for all production elements of the three day conference, from stage to video projection.
Bengali included all sorts of presenters from speakers, musicians , to dancers. Our stage included a closing curtain and tons of LED lighting. Two rear projection screens displayed power point presentations and live video from our two robotic cameras, enabling everyone to have a great view.
Our QCS K Series system provided clear audio to all audience members of speakers and musical artists.
View from our control center.
Video of the event from BPCast
Visit the Bengali Association of Greater Nashville online.
Visit the 2011 Regional Bengali Conference 2011 website.
Visit the full gallery on the Springtree Productions Blog
Does this resemble your church on Sundays?
You know it might not be your fault…
Poor sound quality, especially clarity could be the culprit.
Check out this great article over at ProSoundWeb where Charlie Moore talks about church sound systems and the common mistakes made. Go read It Takes Three: The Silly Decisions Churches Make With Sound Systems, you’ll definitely learn something!
The perfect video for a summer Friday
For the annual Vivid Sydney Festival, Howard & Sons Pyrotechnics ripped out the optics of some moving heads and put flame heads in their place. Then timed the flames to Katy Perry’s Fireworks, for we must say the effect is pretty spectacular.
Via [Jandsvista Blog]
The Springtree office is buzzing about our newest product offering, a personal monitor system giving complete control to the performer, with application for any type of performer, it’s easy to see why we’re so excited about this product.
Watch the video for a quick introduction
Then learn how to incorporate it into your rig over at its’ My Stage Café page.
Visit the
Franklin Theatre Grand Opening Speakeasy
Gray’s Drug Storefront – Downtown Franklin, Tn
Friday June 3, 2011
As part of the Grand Opening celebration for the newly restored and renovated Franklin Theatre the vacant Gray’s Drug Store storefront was transformed into a roaring 20s speakeasy to fit the grand opening’s 20s theme. Guests were able to step inside the Speakeasy and step back in time with live jazz, cocktails and card games.
Springtree Productions lined the walls with pipe and drape to give the space a much more intimate feel. Event partners brought in small tables, a bar, and other décor items. Springtree then used LED lighting to create mood lighting for the room and to highlight the five piece jazz band. Springtree also ensured that the band was heard throughout the venue utilizing lightweight but powerful QSC K12 speakers.
Be sure to visit the Franklin Theatre online, on Facebook, and on Twitter to learn more about their upcoming events.
View the full gallery at Springtree Productions.
Classical Academy of Franklin Benefit Dinner and Celebration
Why I Hate HDMI
Jade reviews the new Posse Personal Monitor System
CJ Advertising Event Featured in Hitachi Press Release
Battle Ground Academy Songwriters’ Night
