THEATRE 23.4

Experiencing magnificent projection on the wall of a 4K screen

Theatre 23.4 embeds a giant screen – measuring 40 metres in width and 8 metres in height – into the wall.

Orbi Osaka consists of various large- and small-scale video systems, allowing visitors to experience nature‘s mysteries through a wide variety of content. Theatre 23.4 is the highlight of these systems. It is a permanently installed, special 4K theatre that combines the expertize of the SEGA SAMMY Group and BBC Earth. The main screen is one of Japan’s largest, at a width of 40 metres and a height of 8 metres. Here, three PT-RQ13K 3-Chip DLP™ laser projectors with 4K⁺ compatibility are installed. They project the crisp, sharp images of nature that have been captured in all their beauty by BBC Earth. Viewers are overwhelmed by their magnificent size and sharpness. To further enhance this dramatic performance, left and right sub-screens are positioned at the rear of the theatre. PT-RZ670 laser projectors equipped with an ultra-short-throw, fixed focus lens are used for the sub-screens.

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  Images are projected from three windows in the video room at the rear of the theatre. The sub-screens are approximately 5.3 metres wide and 3 metres high.

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  The PT-RZ670 projectors are mounted with ET-DLE030 ultra-short-throw lenses.

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  This PT-RQ13K projector and two others project images from the video room.

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  Image transmission rack

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  At the entrance to Theatre 23.4, professional displays are used as signage
  to show the viewing schedule and other information.

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  Professional displays are also used in the theatre lobby.

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  This corner shows how the theatre was constructed.

WORLD TRANSPORTER: African Elephants

Creates the sensation of being in a pride of elephants

The Elephants exhibition lets the visitor ride on a space-time movement device as if he or she were mingling with the elephants. The images from each of the three 1-Chip DLP™ PT-RZ670 projectors are seamlessly connected for projection by the multi-screen system. The PT-RZ670 projectors are mounted with ET-DLE030 lenses. Visitors are thrilled to view the wall-size images in this limited exhibition space. Images are also combined with other performances, such as smoke that rises from the floor during a sandstorm scene.

Curved screens are mounted left and right, and the projectors are embedded in the ceiling to conceal their presence.
Three PT-RZ670 + ET-DLE030 are installed on each side.

A PT-RZ370 projector displays images at the Elephants entrance and introductory corner. The white body blends in with the ceiling to prevent any oppressive feeling.

EARTH CANVAS

Displays the many colours of the world on screens surrounding the room

When a visitor waves a coloured cloth over a table in the center of the room, that colour is reflected in photographs of the world‘s landscapes, animals and plants literally wrapping the room. The images are edge-blended by six PT-RZ670 1-Chip DLP™ laser projectors mounted with ET-DLE030 ultra-short-throw lenses. Even in this small room, the operating noise of the six projectors is virtually silent, allowing the viewer to become immersed in the images.

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Super wide images extend approximately 320 degrees from the six PT-RZ670 projectors.

The colour of the cloth on the table is
detected by a sensor.

KIDS PLAYGROUND: Mega Bugs

Produces a children's playground in the world of bugs

Using toys in the shapes of leaves and branches, children feel as though they have become the size of insects, and experience the world of bugs in the Mega Bugs exhibition. The tree leaves around the viewer‘s feet at the entrance and on the free-playing space are projected by Space Players. These devices are shaped like spotlights and require no cables, which keeps the room neat and uncluttered. A PT-RZ475 1-Chip DLP™ LED/laser hybrid light sources projector uses 3D mapping to produce insect images on the white art-object-type screen in the corner. This creates a highly interesting environment for children.

The images in the area of the feet and on the walls
are projected by Space Players.

The insect mapping images are projected
by a PT-RZ475 projector.

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  Images are also projected onto the inside playing space.

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  Mapping is performed on the white art-object-type screen with protrusions.

ANIMALPEDIA

Uses life-size animal silhouettes to show their movement and teaches trivia

Silhouettes of animals appear on the giant screen with the same size and speed as real animals. When visitors select an animal, Animalpedia lets them learn trivia about that animal. These large images are projected by two PT-RZ12K 3-Chip DLP™ laser projectors. Each projector is mounted with an ET-D75LE90 ultra-short-throw lens and installed in the ceiling near the screen. A motion sensor (Kinect) is used to select the animals. By waving a hand over the animal to designate the desired silhouette, visitors can have game-like fun.

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  The PT-RZ12K projector with ET-D75LE90 ultra-short-throw lens
  provides a dynamic image from a short distance.

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  When a hand is waved over the motion sensor and
  an animal is selected, trivia is displayed.

BASECAMP

Natural images with tremendous depth

Images captured by BBC are used for projection mapping onto the surfaces of walls with complex shapes. This exhibition relays highly dynamic views of nature. Stacks are assembled using two PT-RZ670 1-Chip DLP™ laser projectors, to form a total of four projectors. An additional three PT-RZ670 projectors are also used for floor images. Sharp images are projected onto 3-dimensional "wall screens," while viewers watch from their seats.

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  "Wall screens" with complex shapes.

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  Two PT-RZ670 projectors are
  mounted to a ceiling frame.

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  The PT-RZ670 provide projection mapping
  onto the art object from directly above.

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  Mapping is projected onto the front art object in unison with the Base Camp images.

EARTH CRUISING

A virtual experience of flying across the earth from high in the sky

Earth Cruising provides a virtual experience of flying across the earth from high in the sky. A 4K⁺ compatible PT-RQ13K laser projector is mounted with an ET-D75LE90 ultra-short-throw lens. Sharp, never-before-possible, HD images are projected onto a huge, curved screen. To allow this screen in a limited space, the PT-RQ13K projector was mounted inside a chassis that was installed at an angle in the ceiling space of the room. This style of installation was enabled by the laser projector, and would never have been possible with a conventional projector.

Earth Cruising across a large, curved screen. Projected by an ultra-short-throw lens installed at an angle directly above.

FROZEN: Mt. Kenya

Feel the coldness of minus 10 degrees through your body and your eyes

Even though daytime temperatures are around 25ºC, in the nighttime, they drop to about -10ºC on Mount Kenya. The Mount Kenya exhibition, which allows visitors to experience this temperature difference, displays a number of precautions on a professional display, while the projector delivers its dramatic performance inside the exhibition. While the extremely cold wind is blowing, the visitor's body temperature is shown with a thermographic view on a professional display. Visitors are excited to see this image, which is almost impossible to produce under ordinary conditions.

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  Designed to prevent viewing from the entrance,
  with a PT-RZ670 projector and ET-DLE030 ultra-short-throw lens.

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  Freezing scenes are projected onto the room walls.

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  TH-43LFE8 displays provide precautions along the entrance path.

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  Professional displays give descriptions in the room
  in front of the cold-climate experience room.

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  A thermographic view is displayed during the cold-climate experience.

OCEAN EXPLORER

Moving through the ocean on a wide curved screen

The Blue Layers exhibition lets the viewer learn about sea life, starting with fish at familiar depths and changing as it gets deeper and deeper. The images are projected onto wide, curved screens by three PT-RZ670 multi-screen projectors. Mounted with ET-DLE085 ultra-short-throw lenses, they project images from shelves above the viewers' head. The images are sharp, wide and seamless.

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  A crisp and brilliant panorama created by three SOLID SHINE 1-Chip DLP™ PT-RZ670 units.

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  PT-RZ670 projectors installed above the viewer's head and mounted
  with ET-DLE085 short-throw lenses.

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  Next to the entrance, exhibition descriptions are provided
  on TH-43LFE8 displays.

ON LOCATION in 4D: Mountain Gorilla

Lets you see how wild gorillas live with 3D images

Mountain Gorilla is an exhibition that lets viewers experience the lifestyles of wild gorillas through 3D images that were successfully captured by BBC. The 3D images are projected with a single PT-DZ21K2 3-Chip DLP™ laser projector. Viewers wear 3D glasses to enjoy the 3D effect, but the 4D Theatre provides an even more dramatic performance with the viewers' seats. Even wearing glasses, the bright, crisp images provide a remarkable viewing experience.

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  The 4D Theatre provides an even more dramatic performance with the viewers' seats.

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  3D images are projected with a single PT-DZ21K2 projector.

The signage inside the hall uses many projectors and professional displays.

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  The displays at each corner use circular masking images from PT-RZ370 projectors.

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  Professional displays present the details of the exhibitions.

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  The Time Slice compares the movements of people and animals.

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  A professional display is also used to show a photo diary,
  from which visitors can purchase a commemorative photo.

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  A PT-RZ370 projector produces a forest scene on the outer wall
  of the Mega Bugs exhibition.

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  A TH-55LFV5 4-screen multi-display is used at the Orbi Osaka entrance.

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  Ticket counter

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  The display faces outward next to the Orbi Osaka entrance.