New Multimedia Versus VR in Attractions

The combined team of Lanit-Integration and Insystems companies together with the directorate of Zaryadye Park, located in Moscow near the Kremlin, conducted an excursion around the complex of the park’s buildings. In the focus of the pavilions shown to the guests there was multimedia and IT equipment, which, as part of the contract with the GKU MosGorPark, was equipped with media complexes “Zaryadya” by Lanit.

In the park there is a multifunctional Media Center, media complexes “Time Machine” and “Poljot”, pavilion “The Preserved Embassy”. The complex project was developed during the year, and was implemented in 6 months. Zaryadye Park is implemented in accordance with the concept of landscape urbanization developed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro (USA, New York), and all multimedia and IT systems adhere to this concept. The project implemented a local computer network, a wired and DECT system, a wireless Wi-Fi network and a data center. Engineering systems include structured cabling systems, CCM, fire extinguishing system, video surveillance, ticketing system, and payment and access system. The most complex solutions are used in the medical complexes “Flight” and “Time Machine”.

“Flight” combines a hemispherical screen 13 m high, a mobile platform and dynamic chairs. In the media complex there are films “Flight over Moscow” and “Flight over Russia”, in the future the repertoire will be expanded. During the demonstration of the video material, the volume multichannel sound is combined with special effects – water sprayers, wind and fragrance generators are included. The media complex uses the solutions of the companies Dynamic Attractions and Kraftwerk, which specialize in creating attractions for amusement parks, in particular, the equipment of one of these companies is used in the Disney park. The main platform with auxiliary structures weighs about 80 tons, and includes a complex mechanics and hydraulic mechanism. The image is formed using three video projectors with a resolution of 4K each, video is served from four video servers. The total sound power is 16KW, the sound format is 17: 1. To equip the complex used equipment companies Christie Digital, AMX (by Harman), QSC, Unilumin, Philips.

Media Complex “Time Machine” allows you to output the video stream to a circular screen (with a viewing angle of 360 degrees), and to the surface of the floor. The viewers are at the center of the media complex. In addition, the system allows you to monitor traffic of visitors, and to create interactive content, including interaction with people inside the complex. At the moment, developed programs related to the history of Moscow – from the most ancient times to the present day. Technically, the project is implemented using a combination of 33 projectors, the image is “stitched” on a curved surface. The content comes from 10 specialized media servers. The total sound power is 20KW, which is fed through 32 channels.

All pavilions “Charge” are equipped with a system of interactive displays Digital Signage, integrated in the design of premises. Video walls in the pavilions can be used for presentations and concerts, as well as for creating interactive installations.

After watching the movie “Flight over Moscow”, shot by wide-angle cameras mounted on drones and helicopters, the question arises – is not it better to translate the content immediately into virtual reality (VR)? Director of the park “Zaryadye” Paul S. Treleb categorically does not agree with this statement of the question. “The park is a place where we invite people to come with their families. Parks (on the contrary) should return people to physical reality from virtual reality, “says Mr. Treleleb. At the same time, a number of projects are currently under consideration using the Augmented Reality (AR). They are at the stage of concept and testing. Until the final approval of the project, details of developments will not be disclosed and will not be commented upon. The management of the park expects to reach a payback tentatively after 7 years. Most of the structures used in parks and media centers have a modular design, and can be updated and modernized in the future. Since the opening of the park “Zaryadye” in autumn of 2017 it was visited by about 5 million people, interest in the park is growing. According to the management of the complex, the concept of equipping the park with modern media complexes fully justified itself. Thematic performances, classes with children are held in their premises, which makes visiting the territory of “Zaryadya” convenient and enjoyable not only for adults, but for the whole family. the concept of equipping the park with modern media complexes fully justified itself. Thematic performances, classes with children are held in their premises, which makes visiting the territory of “Zaryadya” convenient and enjoyable not only for adults, but for the whole family. the concept of equipping the park with modern media complexes fully justified itself. Thematic performances, classes with children are held in their premises, which makes visiting the territory of “Zaryadya” convenient and enjoyable not only for adults, but for the whole family.

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