Large format projection specialists E\T\C is supplying four 1.5Kw HMI projectors for the recording of “The Big Read”, a new television series being made by Lion TV in London for BBC Scotland, broadcast on BBC 4
The projections – two per show, each of the featured authors and their respective book covers – are rear projected onto four screens in the studios. They dominate the programme aesthetics, and as the primary set pieces in a minimalist environment, are an important source of interaction for the presenter.
The programme is seeking to establish the UK’s top 100 works of fiction, with celebrities, politicians and assorted other VIPs invited into the studio to present the case and cast opinions on specific books. The public can also
vote on their favourite books each week - via a website – which is proving very popular.
E\T\C was approached by producer Richard Shaw. He sought a no-fuss solution to get 80 different, large author and cover pictures up in the studio for the 20 programmes. Two pairs of books compete per show, and the changeovers are needed to be as quick and seamless to avoid wasting valuable studio time.
Using projection, this can be achieved in a few minutes!
Shaw explains that they investigated many technologies and avenues in their quest for large, bold pictures before finding E\T\C, and a cost-effective solution. “It’s absolutely fantastic” he enthuses “The images come alive and sing out at you when you look at them … they’re very strong on camera”.
They also wanted a supply company able to produce all necessary artwork in-house. E\T\C takes the images and scans, colour corrects, keystones and re-touches as necessary, before delivering to the studio, “As a company, E\T\C is just fantastically efficient” concludes Shaw. | Click on the pictures for the large version |
