Space requirements -
The Digital Puppeteer control booth sits on a 5x5 foot
footprint. It can be set up inside an enclosure or can
be free-standing in its own sound isolation booth. Our
booth is covered in a gray drape on three sides, with
one side partially open behind a clear vinyl curtain, ala the
Wizard of Oz. This booth is big enough for one or two
performers, yet small enough to fit into a tradeshow
booth as small as a 10x10. The entire animation system
is contained in this space. And in some cases, we have
configured the booth to fit a 3x6 footprint, big enough
for one person to squeeze inside.
Power requirements -
The power requirements are one dedicated 15 or 20 amp
circuit of normal 110 volt power. For appearances overseas,
we request that our clients furnish a voltage reduction
unit. A 15 amp circuit is just like a normal wall socket.
Video requirements -
We can supply a high resolution
computer graphic image at 1024 x 768 or better, including
HDTV resolutions for any type of plasma screen or projector.
Video formats are also available in many flavors. Either
way, you get a clean, predictable signal that is compatible
with your video display system, no matter what it is.
Audio requirements -
Our turnkey system comes with an audio subsystem that
is based on professional components, so that the audio
feed you get is pre-mixed and delivered at line level,
in order to connect it to your professional mixer. That's
the best interface when the live animation is integrated
into an existing audio system, but we can also provide
speakers, stands and 200 watt amp, so we can be completely
self-sufficient for you.
Using teleprompters -
For corporate stage shows, teleprompters are a big help
and are compatible with the live animation technology.
Generally, we simply add a teleprompter monitor into
our control booth, and the performer has a place to get
his lines while doing the show live. By using the spy
system, he can see and hear what is going on on-stage,
and can easily interact with a live performer or company
presenter at the podium. Plus, we usually setup the control
booth so the actor can also see what is going on in the "video
village" and can get hand cues or see the video
from the I-MAG system.
 Experienced professionals -Our thorough understanding
of the staging of both tradeshow appearances and corporate
meeting presentations makes using CHOPS a technical "no-brainer." When
we work with stage crews from all over the world, we
fit right into the "video village" scheme of
the show, because of our extensive past experience backstage.
We guarantee that using CHOPS will be free of technical
hassles, and that this side of our work will be both
predictable and successful.
If you'd like to speak to a technical
director who ran a show where we've participated, let
us know and we will pass on the phone numbers of some
of our references.
Most TDs really like CHOPS for stage shows,
because they can communicate with the performer over
the headsets while he is performing live, in real time.
Try doing that with on-stage talent. |
