paynomind Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Turner Field video screen will wow youBy TIM TUCKERAtlanta Journal-ConstitutionPublished on: 02/24/05 Piece by piece, the sports world's largest video screen is being put together at Turner Field this week.Modular panels ? 266 of them, each consisting of 20 lighting units ? are being removed from the boxes in which they were shipped here from Nagasaki, Japan. One by one, they are being raised by a giant crane to workers high above center field. There, each panel is quickly put into place, forming the enormous screen that the Braves believe will bring a new "wow factor" to Turner Field.The finished product will be a video board that measures 71-by-79 feet ? almost three times the size of its predecessor and the largest at any stadium in the world, according to manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric Power Products. It also will be the first true high-definition mega-screen in a stadium, Mitsubishi said."We can't wait to get it turned on and see everything it's going to do," said Mike Plant, the Braves' executive vice president of business operations.That's still a few weeks away, although the screen was mostly in place by late Wednesday. Massive amounts of circuitry still have to be installed along the nine levels of permanent catwalks that have been erected behind the screen, and massive amounts of control-room equipment still have to be installed on Turner Field's press level.The $10 million board is scheduled to be operational in mid-March, a couple of weeks before the Braves play host to the Cleveland Indians in an April 1 exhibition game. The Braves' regular-season home opener is April 8 vs. the Mets.While the Braves are preparing for the season in their Disney World training camp, the hard work is happening at Turner Field, where about $18 million worth of renovations are far from complete but on schedule, Plant said.The new center-field screen is the most dramatic of the changes, but workers also are completing installation this week of a 1,085-foot-long, 42-inch-high, $2 million LED video display board that wraps around the field on the fascia below the upper deck.In all, Plant counts 51 projects in progress at the stadium ? 26 construction projects and 25 operational or maintenance projects. Projects include a new dining area high above right field called "Top of the Chop," a renovation of the 755 Club, new ticketing kiosks, a new high-definition video screen in the entry plaza and a new employee gym.Already, the impact of the mega-screen is evident."I sat in a seat in the lower bowl by myself one day, just watching it go up and visualizing the old board, and I think it's going to blow folks away," Plant said. "I think people are really going to be pleased with what the high definition [picture] does to the game experience."The board will integrate live video, replays, animation and game information onto a single screen, which can be devoted to one huge image or split among multiple elements."I think a lot of people with other ballparks and new stadiums . . . . will say, 'We've got to go see Turner Field, because they have led the charge in this whole technology business,' " Plant said. NCFA Sunset Beach Tech - Octopi ΓΔΒ! Going to college gets you closer to the real world, kind of like climbing a tree gets you closer to the moon. "...a nice illustration of what you get when skill, talent, and precedent are deducted from 'creativity.' " - James Howard Kunstler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 now when Payno streaks naked across the field, we can see EVERYTHING, which is not cool. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesCraven Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Which would mean "Raw, naked baseball"? (Sorry, Roger Clemente. Had to steal that one.) "I better go take a long walk off a short pier or something."Some people on this bolard have told me to do just that.My "Ron Mexico" alias is "Jon Tobago". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 ...This also means that they'll be the largest screens anywhere capable of showing you the fine shows on the WB between innings. Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesCraven Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 As well as a lot of Cartoon Network, TNT and TBS shows, too. "I better go take a long walk off a short pier or something."Some people on this bolard have told me to do just that.My "Ron Mexico" alias is "Jon Tobago". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Well now the RC has nothin! --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMMF Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Well now the RC has nothin! They still have those scoreboards on the walls.Speaking of which, wouldn't that be distract... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Clemente Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Well now the RC has nothin! Hey now, I've still got a good six inches of Canadian pride. And James, I want royalties!--Roger "Time? Clemente. Follow me on Twitter if you care: @Animal_Clans.My opinion may or may not be the same as yours. The choice is up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnice Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I thought the screen at the Linc was the largest until this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Well now the RC has nothin! Hey now, I've still got a good six inches of Canadian pride. And James, I want royalties!--Roger "Time? Clemente. *Looks down in shame* I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesCraven Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 "And James, I want royalties!" Royalties? What are royalties?? "I better go take a long walk off a short pier or something."Some people on this bolard have told me to do just that.My "Ron Mexico" alias is "Jon Tobago". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclopsis Joe Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Well now that we have our big-screen TV, all we have to do is get our big grab of chips and watch the NASCAR race.*runs away* I don't speak for democrats, democrats don't speak for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Well now the RC has nothin! Hey now, I've still got a good six inches of Canadian pride. ...and unfortunately, it's all internal. Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Clemente Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Well now the RC has nothin! Hey now, I've still got a good six inches of Canadian pride. ...and unfortunately, it's all internal. I wish...then I wouldn't HAVE to stop playing with myself.--Roger "Time?" Clemente. Follow me on Twitter if you care: @Animal_Clans.My opinion may or may not be the same as yours. The choice is up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Well now the RC has nothin! Hey now, I've still got a good six inches of Canadian pride. ...and unfortunately, it's all internal. I wish...then I wouldn't HAVE to stop playing with myself.--Roger "Time?" Clemente. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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