THE ASK
Techne Events, the producer of the Vitality Gala, once again looked to Proshow to realize its event vision. This year, the objective was to create a vibrant and immersive experience that would transport attendees into the heart of BC’s healthcare system. The key challenge we faced for the event was to deliver advanced video capabilities that would fully immerse the audience in the experience through a creative approach to video projection, ensuring that we seamlessly integrated with the overall theme and aesthetic.
THE SOLUTION
As the evening kicked off, guests found themselves surrounded by three 19×93 ft screens, each displaying stunning visual content that transported attendees to the enchanting streets and canals of Venice. As the program was about to begin, the screens settled on a 270 degree perspective of St. Mark’s Square that rotated around the guests.
Powered by interconnected Barco Event Master projectors, this setup formed a single, expansive canvas spanning over 17,000 pixels in width. In addition, Proshow implemented 9 UDMs, an audio rig featuring five hangs of line arrays, two handheld cameras and a Jib camera. This combined audio and video configuration, along with the implementation of WATCHOUT show control technology, ensured that the event content would be displayed seamlessly across all projection surfaces with a stunning unified and captivating display.
THE OUTCOME
The result surpassed the client’s expectations by fully immersing the audience in the moment and highlighting the importance of healthcare and its impact on our communities. The success of the 2023 Vitality Gala was evident in the impressive funds raised – a staggering $2,318,066 – which goes towards supporting vital research, recruiting and training world-class healthcare workers, and providing them with the necessary tools to save and improve lives. The Proshow team worked closely with our client to understand the audio visual needs and develop a tailored solution that seamlessly integrated with the overall event vision.
IN BRIEF
EVENT NAME: Vitality Gala VGH UBC Hospital Foundation
DATE: October 2023
PRODUCED BY: Techne Events
LOCATION: Vancouver, Vancouver Convention Centre – West Ballroom BCD
# OF ATTENDEES: 920
PROSHOW PROVIDED
- (3) 19’H x 93’W screens driven by linked Barco Event Masters
- Projection by Barco: 9x UDM 22,000 lumen projectors
- 9 heads of Dataton Watchout media server to drive the 3 screens
- PA by Meyer: LINA line array, UPJ front fill, UltraX20 lip fill
- 16ch of Shure Axient Digital wireless mics
- Wireless comm using Clear-Com Freespeak-II
- Blackmagic URSA cameras, one with a 75x lens and one with a 40x lens
- (1) Jib Camera and (1) URSA with an 11x lens