Using Projection Paint

Projection paint vs projection screens.

Lets face it, if you are after the best possible image quality and no possible imperfection, go for a dedicated projection screen with a projection surface selected for your particular application. More about this in another blog.

Does this means 'Projection Paint' can not give us perfect images?

No, Projection Paint can do all this as well, but since the quality depends very much on the surface preparation and the quality of the application, imperfections may be possible.

So why Projection Paint?
This is specially formulated paint, which has optical brightener included, designed to reflect the projected light. Even the dark, charcoal like, paint reflects light and works well in brightly lit rooms. In fact the dark base, absorbs ambient light and makes the image perform better, than most projection screens, often even better than ALR screens.

Creativity and artistic value. Projection paint can be applied to a multitude of surfaces. Often without primer or undercoat, even that we may suggest its use. Projection Paint can convert all sorts of spaces into a projection area, including ceilings, floors, doors, objects, etc..... Best of all, if the application changes just paint over with normal paint.

Cost: Projection Paint is cheaper per sim, than frames or motorized projection screens. a 1 ltd. bottle can cover as much as 6 sum if an undercoat is used, which reduces the absorption of the paint.

Where can I use it? Our projection paint works like a 'plastic' coating and can be applied to almost anything, such as timber, plaster, concrete, plastic, etc.. We used it on plastic bottles without any undercoat and even on fabric.

What about the performance?
Our projection paint works with any type of projector. The illumination is relatively uniform, though some hoy spotting may be observed with certain projectors, which have centre weighted illumination.

The paint can be used for single and multi-screen applications.

What about safety and clean up?
Our paint is water soluble. There are no dangerous fumes and it can easily be used in closed rooms. Cleanup is simple water.

Where is is made?
Germany

What is the brand?
HATO by Haussmann

What colours are available:
Standard is charcoal black and creamy white. Other colours can be custom manufactured.

Contactless Audio Visual Trigger

Contactless trigger solutions.

Covid-19 safety is on 'almost' everyones mind, even if not everyone practices it. Unfortunately we do not have provisions, which put masks and shields on to people automatically, but, we have technology, which can control various systems in our museums, venues and visitor centres automatically.

A recent talk with one of the AV specialists revealed the problem around touch screen technology in public display areas. Touch screens can easily be a depository of the corona and other viruses and bacteria. Some of these may even last longer on the glossy surfaces.
The only safe solution is to wipe them almost after every usage, which is something impractical in many environments.
Due to the different sizes and arrangement of these touch surfaces, it is also very difficult and costly to develop an attachment, which would wipe the surface automatically.

One solution would be to couple the touch screen with the personal phone of the user, so that they could use their own device to control the screen, but again, that is easier said than done.

So interactivity in our systems provide some challenges. But interactivity and electability is something modern, younger users demand.

It does not matter if you have a single TV screen presentation or a multi-display, immersive environment, different content, different shows may need to be shown. In our fast moving world, even if it had to be slowed down in the moment, people may not want to sit down through a lengthy presentation, as desirable as that may seem. One to 5 minutes, Youtube like clips, is what is required.

Modern media player, such as the IDAL Player 230/ 320/ 330/ 380 range make it easy to have selective content, which can be triggered individually. These players are small and compact and can easily be installed, even at the back of the display unit.

The content can be manually triggered.

But how? And how to comply with universal access regulation?

- IR-Buttons
- IR Sensors
- Sensor plates.

These are low cost devices which can easily be installed. If you need several access points, for example to cater for wheelchair access, they can be put in series, like buttons in an elevator.

Each of these devises will trigger a separate show. Non requires to be touched and the sensitivity range can be adjusted on some.

So if you have different content, you just install several of these systems and as the user waves their hand in front of the information panel, or passes through a 'gate', individual programs are started.

These devices are can be used with a multitude of players and devices, including security systems.