Kennesaw State University Dance Theater has installed an Epson EB-PU2216B projector to add digital elements to its Marietta, Georgia productions.
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Kennesaw State University Dance Theater has installed an Epson EB-PU2216B projector to add digital elements to its Marietta, Georgia productions, according to a press release.
The Epson projector features 16,000 lumens of color brightness (IDMS rating) and white brightness (ISO rating), and it includes an Epson ultra-short throw lens, adjustable fade time control and fanless laser light source technology for quiet operation.
«Video projection in theatrical shows transform a stage into a dynamic, engaging experience, enhancing every performance and captivating audiences in ways that were previously unimaginable,» Ramzi Shakra, senior product manager, Projection, Epson America, Inc., said in the release. «We are thrilled the EB-PU2216B has enriched the performances at Kennesaw State University. Paired with our ultra-short throw lens, it provides performers increased space on the stage to express their art, while simultaneously streamlining technical aspects needed to put on these shows. It’s our goal to provide technology to enhance the energy and artistry of live performances, providing an imaginative experience.»
«Live dance and theater projection goes beyond the traditional 16×9 aspect ratio flat surface,» Colby Nordberg, lead technician for the dance department’s theater at Kennesaw State University, said in the release. «Often, the projection area is much taller or wider, and we frequently incorporate surrounding spaces, like side walls and floors, to fully immerse the audience and elevate the production.
«Prior to getting this new model, I would create a blended projection surface with three large projectors to cover the entire cyclorama (cyc). This setup was fragile and required constant maintenance to keep the alignment intact,» Nordberg added. «The EB-PU2216B has streamlined our approach, while also enhancing the quality of our projections, making them significantly brighter.
«By pairing the new projector with Epson’s ultra-short throw lens, performers are able to get much closer to the backwall, and now more effectively use the stage space without casting shadows or needing to worry about the projector at all,» Nordberg concluded.