Digital Projection’s TITAN laser projectors brought the projection mapping power for the opening ceremony of the African Judo Championships, in Cairo, Egypt. The opening show of the 45th edition of the championships was held in Cairo Stadium indoor halls complex from 25 to 28 April, where top African judokas battled for places in the Paris Olympics, creating a festive atmosphere with dance performances and a projection mapping show.
The opening ceremony, projected onto the middle of the stadium’s hall floor, consisted of a play of colours, shapes and African flags, with a lighting performance accompanying the projection show to enhance the ambiance.
HiLights Group used eight of Digital Projection’s TITAN 37000-WU projectors to cover an area of 40m by 20m. The content, which was also created by HiLights Group, was processed by a Dataton WATCHOUT media server.
Each projector was equipped with a 2.56-4.16:1 lens allowing them to be placed discreetly away from the audience and the images to travel along a 45m path to the stadium complex floor.
Digital Projection says the TITAN 37000-WU is a powerful 3-chip laser projector delivering up to 37,000 lumens from a relatively compact chassis.
Yara Mahran, senior digital marketing specialist at HiLights Group, explained: “We mounted four projectors on the front truss, while the remaining four were positioned on the rear truss to ensure optimal coverage and uniformity across the venue.”
She added: “Each projector was adjusted to achieve optimal throw distances, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the pitch area, while maintaining image clarity and uniformity. Our calculations were based on the stadium’s dimensions and the TITAN projectors’ specifications, guaranteeing precise alignment for maximum visual impact.”
The projectors brightness, resolution and reliability were “paramount for the success of the show”, says Mahran, ensuring “clear and vibrant visuals, even in a large well-lit stadium environment”.
The opening ceremony left a lasting impression on attendees, with the feedback being “overwhelmingly positive”, says Mahran.
She concluded: “It was a successful AV setup and we were thrilled to see the smiles on the spectators faces. We take pride in delivering projects with an unparalleled quality and seeing the successful end result makes it worth it.”
