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in comparison, was the driving factor to go
with a DVLED solution. "
Being familiar with the layout, PIVIUM
knew that patrons would be able to
walk right up to the wall and touch it. " A
projector-and-screen solution just would
not have been ideal, " Gray remarks. " It
also needed to be durable to withstand
the public touching it, rubbing against it
and possibly spilling drinks on it. So, we
went with WHITEBOX's LED tiles. The tiles
are coated with a matte resin that gives
them a smooth texture to the touch and
protects them from scratches and liquid
damage. " Gray proclaims the WHITEBOX
feature set is a great combination for this
particular application.
There's no doubt that it's great to have a
big, beautiful screen when watching basketball.
But content is still king, right? So, I
ask Gray whether content was top of mind
when PIVIUM was designing the space and
solution. " Yes, it was definitely up there! "
he replies. Gray elaborates further, saying
that PIVIUM knew that, at Footprint Center,
home of the Suns, an NBA franchise, a
certain caliber of content had to be shown.
4K was a must. " When they are showing
live games being played just feet away, we
wanted everyone in the space to feel like
they never left their seats! " he exclaims.
And from the looks of what PIVIUM
achieved - mission accomplished!
A Masterpiece
As I watched the videos that PIVIUM created
to share the story behind this renovation,
I couldn't help but notice how many
moving parts were involved in overhauling
Footprint Center and creating the masterpiece
it is today. PIVIUM played the essential
role of AV designer and integrator, but
the team had to work hand-in-hand with
various other trades to bring it all together.
And all integrators hold to one key truism:
If you don't have a good relationship with
all parties involved, there is a higher risk of
a poor outcome.
" That is probably one of the most important
factors when deciding to accept a
project of this magnitude, " Gray observes,
offering special praise to the general contractor
on the job, Okland Construction.
" Okland is one of the most highly regarded
general contractors in the industry, "
he notes. " Their management style and
attention to detail are next to none. " Gray
continues, " The good thing about a project
of this magnitude, and having all eyes
on you, is that it makes everyone put their
best foot forward. I am extremely proud of
our entire team at PIVIUM. "
As always, PIVIUM set out to exceed
client expectations, and the company certainly
delivered. " We were approached to
provide several other, smaller DVLED walls
throughout the facility after the Annexus
wall was completed, " Gray adds. " That
speaks for itself. "
All this adds up to a blueprint for AV
professionals: Do good work, build solid
relationships and deliver solutions that
are built around real human experiences.
Footprint Center has officially made its
way into the top 10 of NBA arena. And
that means basketball fans like me are
enjoying experiences we once could have
only dreamed of.
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