Essential Install | Case Study
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The use of end wall projections and other innovative media devices in every space throughout the exhibition delivers impactful imagery and sets the scene for the use of interactive exhibits enclosed between each vault . Media was also constructed to ensure that vocal sections and music / SFX sections work together throughout each themed space .
Each of the interactive exhibits were designed with different methods of interaction in mind and allow multiple users to interact with devices at the same time .
Jon says : “ For example , in the ‘ Conflict ’ room of the exhibition , the tables are all 24-point multi-touch tables with different content available from all sides on the topic of conflict in Ireland . This encourages visitors to share the story they are reading with others who are also on the same table . Content swirls around the table to avoid predetermined stations , which is a typical method used in other museums .
“ The ‘ Notorious Irish ’ interactive device is designed to allow visitors to view content based on where they are standing in this particular vault . Through the use of LCD projectors and other key sensory equipment , when a visitor stands on a certain spot in the vault , a specific villain from Ireland ’ s past appears on the wall with their history on display . A short quiz follows the display that allows visitors to apply what they have learned and answer questions based on where they stand on this floor projection .
“ The audio management was a large part of this project and the control system manages audio levels in each vault independently and in real time by the usage of multiple SPL ( Sound Pressure Level Computers ) to optimise levels based on numbers .”
Meeting The Challenges
A project of this complexity was always going to offer a few challenges , but it was nothing the team could not handle .
Jon explains : “ At the start of the installation , one of the real challenges was managing audio dispersion throughout the vaults , with so much digital media delivery in close proximity . This engineering challenge was managed by frame accurate synchronization of 130 screens and 33 Epson EB-G6970WU LCD installation projectors .”
Now the project is up and running , initial feedback from visitors has been extremely positive , with the use of technology and interactive displays throughout the vaults highlighted as a key USP . Visitors have also been amazed by the projection mapping , multi-touch tables and sensory equipment and use of lighting .
Jon underlines : “ We are particularly proud of the ‘ Science and Innovation ’ Vault , which shows interesting content about Ireland ’ s diaspora and its links to key science breakthroughs in modern history . This content is linked to a clever DMX lighting show , which simulates brain synapses in sync with end wall projections and audio effects in the space .
“ The precise management of audio through synchronization and automatic level control on a vault-by-vault basis in EPIC superbly delivers the ability to include a huge amount of audio content in a manner that is comfortable to the visitor . We are also proud of the installation of a wide variety of cutting edge technology in this museum , where there is a sustained emphasis on interaction with all of the digital exhibits throughout EPIC , which aims to draw the visitors into the story , thus also meeting the key objective set out by the client .”
Conal Harvey , vice chairman of the EPIC Ireland project , comments : “ I am proud to say that this team delivered an outstanding result and the comments and endorsements of the visitors to the EPIC Ireland exhibition so far since its opening are testament to this .
EPIC Ireland is a must-see visitor attraction for any person visiting Ireland , whether they have Irish connections or not , it is a truly immersive experience .”
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52 | December 2016