CPR MultiMedia Selected for Groundbreaking “Tribute” in NYC
Atlanta, GA – December 2, 2003 – Barco is pleased to announce CPR MultiMedia Solutions, a long-time and dedicated Barco Rental Partner, has been selected to provide Barco LED technology and DLP™ technology for David Niles’ unique and highly innovative NYC attraction known as “Tribute - Celebrating New York City”. The high-tech gallery, which includes exclusive artwork from talented NYC artists, also includes two state-of-the-art theatres where visitors can experience Niles’ riveting film “Remember”, a 15-minute journey through the lives of New Yorkers before and after September 11, 2001. The film, shot entirely in high-definition, is shown in the gallery’s luxury theatres on Barco SLM R8 DLP™ projectors. Both theatres have 2D flat screen and 3D silver screens. The sound in both theatres is 7.1 surround. Visitors are also treated to high-resolution video images from a Barco DLite 7 LED display, which can be seen inside, as well as outside, the facility, which is located in lower Manhattan on Wall Street and lower Broadway.
CPR MultiMedia Solutions, located in Washington, DC, is a full-service event and media production company specializing in rental & staging, creative services, event management, and A/V sales to corporate and production clients, government agencies, and the entertainment industry. CPR has been selected for hundreds of high-profile events including the Department of Defense Service of Remembrance in 2001 at the Pentagon, with President Bush, and the Department of Labor’s 21st Century Work Summit, which also featured the President. CPR owns a fleet of Barco projectors and almost 3,000 square feet of Barco LED displays.“Tribute” is a truly, awe-inspiring, 12,000 square foot masterpiece. The facility, which features 21’ ceilings, marble floors, bright white walls, and emulates a feeling of magnificent open space, is used for private events, as well as a gallery for visitors to see a view of NYC on state-of-the-art technology and through the eyes of talented NYC artists.
“CPR truly enjoys working with David Niles because he is uncompromising when it comes to quality - he drives us to excellence,” stated Jeff Studley, President, CPR MulitMedia, “Since we started working with him in 1989, when David was pioneering HD and needed hi-res data display, pioneers like CPR, who had the only projectors that could show HDTV, we have partnered on many cutting-edge projects. The Barco LED truly captures the attention of anyone walking past the building, as it is visible from the street. In deciding on projectors for Tribute, we had the multiple demands of overlaying for 3D display, day in/day out reliability and premiere level screening room image quality. After all the tests and demos, plus field trials completed by our rental department, we knew the Barco SLM R8 was the right projector for this application. Now after months of use, we know we made the right choice!”
“When the concept for Tribute started to take shape, we turned to the projection gurus at CPR to assist us in getting the right solution for the two theatres we envisioned,” stated David Niles, President/Principal, Tribute, “Their experience in projection and with previous projects of mine, dating back to my Ed Sullivan Theatre days, makes them easy to work with. I know they'll recommend the best because they aren't locked into one manufacturer, just their clients' needs. The Barco projectors have consistently given the best images I've ever seen projected.”
“Tribute” was created by David Niles, an authority on HDTV production and the first person to pioneer the commercial applications of High Definition Television. Niles is also a renowned visual director, sound engineer, and commercial architect. His talents, which have contributed to the film, television, and video industry for over 30 years, have been utilized by almost every major network across the globe, including CBS, NBC, ABC, HBO, and ESPN, to name a few. He has received numerous recognitions and awards for his innovative graphics and video
production. He has been contracted by high-profile celebrities such as Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, Cher, and Isabella Rossellini, to name a few. He was nominated for an Emmy for his work with Liza Minnelli at Radio City Music Hall.
“Tribute” is located at 24 Broadway in Bowling Green Manhattan. Hours of Operation are Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm and on Sunday from 1pm – 6pm.
About CPR
CPR MultiMedia Solutions was founded in 1988 as Computer Projection Rentals. As a leader in high-resolution data projection, the company sets the industry standard for projecting on large screens for the Federal government and corporate clients such as Sun Microsystems, Apple Computer and TRW. During the early 1990’s, the company added video production, sound reinforcement and lighting to its service offerings. In 1999, CPR began building a creative department to design and create media content for its diverse client base. Presently, CPR MultiMedia Solutions is a full service event and media production company servicing the international business community. They offer a complete staff of event producers, directors, production managers, video technicians, audio technicians, lighting designers and post production professionals to some of the most high-profile clients in the world.
About Barco
Barco, an international company headquartered in Kuurne, Belgium, is active in three key areas of imaging technology. Barco designs and develops solutions for large screen visualization, display solutions for life-critical applications, and systems for visual inspection. Barco has a network of subsidiaries, distributors and agents in almost 100 countries. Barco is quoted on Brussels/Euronext and is a BEL 20 and a Next 150 company.
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