NEBULA – THE ELEMENTAL LIGHTING PLANET

HO CHI MINH CITY / VIETNAM APAC

The fictional planet of Nebula is brought to life by several Christie D20WU-HS laser projectors inside an inflatable dome set up at Dam Sen Cultural Park, an amusement park in Ho Chi Minh City, Titled “Nebula – The Elemental Lighting Planet”, the audio visual showcase employed various technologies including the projectors, interactive lighting, laser effects, and realistic props to transport visitors to an exciting universe inspired by Avatar: The Way of Water. Also set up was a KV2 Audio PA system, with music and sounds to accompany the visual elements, and for the attraction all the equipment, arrangement and integration was done by Alta Media; including the concept design, and the operating software.

“The show tells the story of the four elements – air, earth, water, and fire – which are seamlessly weaved together using technology to create a compelling experience, featuring an idyllic universe, planets, and the trees of soul and life that bind everything together,” said Tai Hoang, CoFounder & CEO, Alta Media.

“Among the highlights of this show were projections accomplished by the Christie D20WU-HS projectors installed on opposite sides of the dome. Each projector was equipped with a Navitar fisheye lens, and we were able to fill the dome with spectacular images by placing the projectors 1.8 m from the ground.”

Hoang noted that the entire production of this project, from conceptualisation to installation, was completed within 10 working days.

“Thanks to our prior experience in large-scale, elaborate shows such as The Masked Singer Vietnam and numerous live performances, we were able to put together this elegant showcase using contents exclusively created in-house,” said Hoang.

“I’m pleased that the contents are perfectly matched with the Christie HS Series projectors, which delivered eye-catching visuals that visitors both young and old can fully enjoy and appreciate.”

Originally planned as a ten-day temporary event, due to the success and high attendance levels seen during its opening plans are in place to extend its operation to three years.

For the audio solution inside the dome, Hoang chose a selection of KV2 Audio equipment that they had in stock.

“We set up four KV2 Audio ESD12 passive loudspeakers inside the dome and an EPAK2500 amplifier unit,” said Hoang, who admitted that he may revisit the set-up in the future. “These are set up in four corners from a 2-channel audio source. KV2 Audio offer a very good solution, and for the project the units were taken from our stock, but we are planning to have a revision of the dome arrangement in terms of the positioning of all the equipment.”

A laser element was implemented alongside the projected visuals which utilised four 20W Yidea Technology laser units, controlled by Pangolin Laser System’s Beyond software, to provide an extra visual element to work in combination with the projections, so all content work together as a whole for the duration of the show.

Customised media servers with Resolume Arena 7.0 map the projected content, with the visuals driven directly to the projectors through the servers.

Jason Yeo, Senior Sales Manager for Southeast Asia, Enterprise, Christie, commented: “Alta Media has outdone itself with this fascinating AV showcase that combines state-of-the-art technology, immense creativity, and masterful storytelling that captivates visitors.

“I’m glad that the Christie D20WU-HS, with its high brightness, BoldColor Technology, compact footprint, quiet operation, and omnidirectional capabilities, has delivered an amazing spectacle that makes visitors believe they have arrived on the fictional planet of Nebula.

“Setting benchmarks in brightness, colour accuracy, power requirements, and form factor, the HS Series pushes the envelope of what’s possible with 1DLP technology, and with their compact and lightweight form factor and omnidirectional capabilities, HS Series projectors are perfect for challenging, space-limited installations,” he concluded.

Technical Information

VISUAL

Christie D20WU-HS projectors

AUDIO

4 x KV2 Audio ESD12, 1 x KV2 Audio EPAK2500 www.altamedia.vn