Panasonic projection technology and Holovis’ immersive storytelling combine at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth, UK, where a 1,300sqm dome offers families a shared AV experience featuring visuals, sound and live performance. Meanwhile, KV2 Audio systems provide sound reinforcement, with CS6 loudspeakers, ESD 1.15 subwoofers and ESD 6 surrounds selected to deliver coverage while keeping equipment unobtrusive.
The ApolloDomes installation uses six Panasonic PT-RZ24K 20,000-lumen WUXGA 3-Chip DLP laser projectors to create an immersive environment across the dome’s curved interior. Developed by Holovis in partnership with Landsec, the attraction has hosted seasonal productions, including festive and Halloween-themed experiences.
The dome combines large-scale projection with sound design, narrative storytelling and live performers, bringing an immersive theatre-style experience to a public destination. Rather than focusing on retail, the attraction was designed to give families another reason to visit Gunwharf Quays and spend time together.
Creating a seamless image across the dome requires precise projector alignment, geometry correction and edge blending, according to Holovis, who also designed the visual content to help disguise transitions between projected images.
The system’s compact footprint and high brightness support integration within the dome, while reliability features include laser failover circuitry and automatic switching to a backup input.
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