USA - Barco is supplying integrated creative lighting and projection solutions for multiple live stage and cinematic shows presented on Allure of the Seas. The cornerstone of the deployment is a 3D digital cinema theatre - the first installation on a new cruise ship - leveraging Royal Caribbean's pioneering alliance with DreamWorks Animation to showcase first-run movies produced by the company.
Barco's DP2K 20-C digital cinema projector marked the occasion by showing a video of the Princess Fiona character, from the Shrek animated movie series, christening the ship. The projector, featuring Texas Instruments' DLP Cinema technology, will present 2D and 3D movies in the ship's 1,400-seat main theatre.
"By partnering with the best manufacturers and service providers, we've been able to offer our guests the ultimate entertainment cruise experience. Barco's help during the design phase was invaluable, combining with FUNA's planning and installation expertise to produce a first-class product in every respect," commented Christopher Vlassopulos, entertainment technology & technical director for Royal Caribbean International & Celebrity Cruises. "We're looking forward to expanding our winning partnership with Barco and FUNA as we deploy 3D digital cinema in 2011 on three additional ships: Oasis, Freedom and Liberty of the Seas."
"We've enjoyed a long, successful history with Barco/High End Systems products. The products they make are extremely seaworthy and offer superior image quality, versatility, and durability - all are critical needs in ocean-going entertainment travel," commented Rex Stull, president of FUNA International.
