The City Panorama exhibition and entertainment complex in Kazan, Russia opened to
the public in early 2017. Breaking new ground in the deployment of high-resolution
video in museums and visitor attractions, AV expert Polymedia, together with their
partner United 3D Labs designed an integrated audio visual system with the help of
AV Stumpfl CIS, using an 800-wide by 300cm high AV Stumpfl® Curve projection
screen.
Located in the exhibition hall, the panoramic exhibit uses a virtual fly-over whereby
guests and citizens can familiarise themselves with modern Kazan. Video content
comprises over 250 panoramic images taken with an “Octocopter’ using a high-
resolution camera at different viewpoints and angles.
The system works using a touch-screen and controller placed in front of the AV
Stumpfl screen. This enables visitors to look over the city, zoom into points of interest
and even navigate their way through each place of cultural significance in great detail.
“The giant panoramic projection screen gives a feeling of complete immersiveness and
provides the Panorama visitors with an unforgettable experience. That is why this
installation is so popular, not only among children but also among adults,’ said Elena
Novikova, CEO at Polymedia.
“Only the quality of AV Stumpfl’s screen could give visitors that unique opportunity of
diving into and flying under the sky’ added Novikova.
Commenting on the latest application of Curve screen technology, Hans Stucken,
global marketing manager said: “It’s always terrific to see our screens being used in
new and creative ways, and panoramic displays do not get more exciting than this. It
is a simple concept, brilliantly executed by the companies involved and is the perfect
showcase for the solid frame construction and flexible projection surface as well as
accuracy and reliability that our technology offers.’
The exhibition is open seven days a week, and since opening at the beginning of the
year, approximately 270 people visit the complex per day.
