Panasonic Connect installed a massive projection mapping system on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building from February 25th, 2024. The projection is massive, so much so that it was confirmed by Guinness World Records as the largest projection mapping.
It be used to decorate the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building with a variety of content, contributing to the excitement of the nighttime economy of Shinjuku, Tokyo. The Metropolitan Government Building is a tourist attraction in the skyscraper-heavy Nishi-Shinjuku (West Shinjuku) district.
In recent years, projection mapping, which colors structures in cities, has attracted attention as an entertainment that increases the value of nighttime tourism in cities, and is becoming widely used at various events. These performances are becoming more and more familiar to foreign tourists visiting Japan, domestic tourists, adults passing by, and even children, and in the future, immersive experiences including projection mapping will be even more in demand.
Furthermore, the expressive power of projected content is becoming more sophisticated with each passing day, and there is a need for projection equipment to have functions that allow for even more advanced expressive power. On the other hand, on-site work flow such as equipment installation, adjustment, and management has become more complex, and the recent labor shortage has resulted in a shortage of staff with specialized skills, making work efficiency a major issue.
How did Panasonic make this projection?
This project is a projection mapping system including high-brightness projectors, 3D audio equipment, etc. that is centrally managed by Panasonic’s “AcroSign” digital signage solution. It has been adopted and put into operation at the world’s largest permanent projection mapping system at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
By using a remote service that allows content to be managed and updated online from the cloud, as well as online status monitoring, Panasonic says it will also contribute to labor savings in management and maintenance.
Main features of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building projection mapping system
Full Remote Operation
A content management system based on the digital signage solution “AcroSign” has made it possible to manage projected content without going to the site. In addition, the “remote managed service” that monitors the condition of equipment and the remote camera that allows managers to check the projection status on site will contribute to labor savings in remote system monitoring, management, and maintenance.
Immersive Experience
Panasonic’s high-brightness (world’s highest brightness 1PT-RQ50KJ・50,000lm: 20 units, PT-RZ34KJ・30,500lm: 20 units) 3-chip DLP laser projector is used to project bright and clear content onto a vast area. do. In addition, RAMSA’s 3D sound equipment linked to the projector will be used to create a highly immersive production that combines video and sound.
Safe Operation
Panasonic designed and developed a special casing to achieve stable projection mapping outdoors. It has earthquake-proof, waterproof, and dust-proof performance for outdoor installation, and enables stable, long-term operation.
System configuration
Panasonic boasts the No. 1 market share in the industry when it comes to projection tech. Panasonic touts their high-brightness projectors, which boast overwhelming visual beauty and improved operational efficiency and reliability. “Let’s work together to create a new world,” the motto they live by, is evident in their work.
About Guinness World Records certification
Projection mapping at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building using Panasonic’s system was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records on February 25, 2024 as the “largest permanent exhibition of projection mapping on a building.” A total of 40 Panasonic 50,000lm projectors and 30,500lm projectors will decorate an area approximately 110m wide x 126m high on the wall of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
- Guinness World Records “Largest architectural projection-mapped display (permanent)”
- Certification Date: February 25, 2024.
About AcroSign
Panasonic’s “AcroSign” digital signage solution is a video and spatial solution platform with a wide range of functions. It is possible to deliver content linked to various external data, live streaming data, sensor data, etc. to video equipment.
About Panasonic laser projectors
Panasonic’s SOLID SHINE laser projector uses a new light source and Panasonic’s unique technology to achieve a set life of 20,000 hours not only for the light source but also for the entire projector. It not only offers high image quality, but also superior performance to lamp light source models, including high brightness and accurate color reproduction.
In addition, it is highly reliable and requires no maintenance over a long period of time, reducing running costs, and the lightweight and compact body can be installed in all 360° directions
About remote managed services
The remote managed service provided by Panasonic is a cloud-based “remote managed service.” “Video Adjustment Service” that automatically corrects image misalignment during projector installation and operation; “Maintenance Consulting Service” that proposes optimal maintenance timing based on data analysis; “Monitoring” that supports real-time monitoring and quick initial response.
