JPH0339784A - Video and illuminating system accompanied with sound - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve stage effects by providing a memory for storing the situations of a sound, a video and illumination which change along with the progression of a story and performing a centralized control of the sound, the video and the illumination based on a data read out from the memory. CONSTITUTION:The system is provided with the memory for storing the situations of the sound, the video and the illumination which change along with the progression. And the sound is controlled based on the data on the sound read out from the memory, and the video is controlled based on the data on the video and the illumination is controlled based on the data on the illumination. And a control part for performing the centralized control of each means is provided. That means, while watching the video and the illumination which change along with the progression of the story, the sound for improving the stage direction by the video and the illumination individually is listened. Thus, the stage effects is improved as a whole.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (a. Object of the Invention) (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a video/lighting system, and particularly to a video/lighting system with audio.

<Conventional technology> Conventionally, this type of device is a video/lighting system that lights up large buildings or nature, or projects images. It was a system that sought to raise the

<Problems to be solved by the invention> However, in the conventional type, sound is added to the images and lighting that change according to the progress of a specific story in order to further enhance the production effect of the images and lighting. There was no. In particular, there are no outdoor structures or systems with natural backgrounds.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a video/lighting system with sound that can improve the production effect by changing the sound, video, and lighting as the story progresses. shall be.

<b. Structure of the Invention) <Means for Solving the Problems> In order to achieve the above object, the video/lighting system according to the present invention stores audio/video and lighting conditions that change as the story progresses. a memory for controlling sound, a sound control means for controlling sound based on data related to sound read from the memory, a means for transmitting the sound signal controlled by the sound control means, and a sound signal transmitted from the transmitting means. a receiving means for receiving data; a video control means for controlling a video based on the data regarding the video read from the memory; a means for projecting the video controlled by the video control means; The lighting device is equipped with a lighting control means for controlling lighting based on the lighting control means, a means for outputting light controlled by the lighting control means, and a control section for centrally controlling each of the above-mentioned means.

<Effect> While watching the changing images and lighting projected onto buildings and natural objects as a story progresses, by individually listening to the sounds that enhance the production of the images and lighting,
Overall, the production effect is further improved.

<Embodiment> Hereinafter, a video/lighting system with audio according to the present invention will be described in detail based on an embodiment shown in the attached drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 2 is a memory into which the audio, visual, and lighting conditions that change as the story progresses are stored and input. In addition, in this embodiment, the information regarding the sound inputted into the memory 2 is not just music. That is, audio information (narration, etc.) that explains the displayed video is also input.

3 is a CPU that centrally controls the operation of the entire system 1, such as reading data related to the programmed audio/visual and lighting conditions from the memory 2.
control unit). 4 is a sound control unit (
sound control means). Reference numeral 5 denotes an FM transmitter (transmission means) that transmits an acoustic signal controlled by the acoustic control section 4.

In this embodiment, the data regarding the sound read out from the CPU 3 is transmitted to the sound control section 4 by wire, but the data is not limited to this, and may be transmitted wirelessly by being carried on radio waves. You can. Similarly, the control signal from the sound control unit 4 is transmitted to the FM transmitter 5 by wire, but the invention is not limited to this, and the lighting control signal may be transmitted wirelessly by being carried on radio waves. . 6 is FM
An antenna (transmission means) that transmits an acoustic signal from the transmitter 5
and is equipped with multiple units. Note that the FM transmitter 5 simultaneously transmits multiple types of radio waves with different frequencies from the antenna 6 as a multi-broadcast. That is,
Music and voice are transmitted using radio waves with different frequencies. Furthermore, regarding audio, voices in a plurality of different languages such as Japanese, English, and French are transmitted using radio waves of different frequencies. , 7 are headphones (receiving means) that receive acoustic signals transmitted from the antenna 6. Headphones 7 include a receiver that receives radio waves of a certain frequency transmitted from transmitter 5 through antenna 6, a control unit that operates in response to the output from the receiver, and a rechargeable battery. Furthermore, the receiver of this embodiment uses a reception IC, and allows the reception frequency to be selected in any of languages such as Japanese, English, and French by operating from the outside of the headphones. ing. Furthermore, the rechargeable battery allows for 3 hours of continuous use. Moreover, this headphone 7 is
It is small and capable of stereo reception.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a video control unit 8 (video control means) that controls the video based on the data related to the video read out from the CPU 3.
It is. Reference numeral 9 denotes a projector (projection means) that projects an image controlled by the image control unit 8. 10 is CPU3
This is a lighting control unit (lighting control means) that controls lighting based on data related to lighting read out from the lighting control unit. 11 is
This is a dimmer (lighting control means) that changes the inclination of the light 12, etc., which will be described later, based on information controlled by the lighting control section 10. Reference numeral 12 denotes a light (illumination output means) that outputs light controlled by the illumination control section 10. In this embodiment, the data regarding the lighting read out from the CPU 3 is transmitted to the lighting control 10 by wire, but the data is not limited to this and may be transmitted wirelessly by radio waves. Good too.

Similarly, the lighting control signal from the lighting control unit 10 is transmitted to the dimmer 11 and the light 12 by wire, but the invention is not limited to this. There may be. Further, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned memory 2 and CPU 3 are housed integrally in a control console provided in a control room.

The video/lighting system l with sound configured as described above will be explained by taking as an example the case where the shrine 13 that can be seen from the right bank 14 and the left bank 15 is produced (see FIG. 2).

A control room 16 is installed on the left bank 15,
A control console 17 in which a memory 2 and a CPU 3 are housed and arranged is provided. Similarly, on the left bank 15, a projector 9 (in this example, L
udwig Pant, BP6/GOLD) is installed, and according to the signals sent from the control console F, images of a hazy moon, a sea of clouds, ripples, etc. are projected on the sea surface 19 as a specific story progresses (also, the tide When the sand recedes and a sandy beach appears, an image is projected onto the sandy beach). In the drawing, lights 12 are equipped with three dimmers on each of the right bank 14 and the left bank 15 (six in total).
are installed, but in reality there are 40 floodlights and
180 lighting fixtures will be installed. Light 12 is
According to the signals transmitted from the control console 17 and the lighting control units 10 provided on the right and left banks 14 and 15, the lights are set to enhance the effect of the story being projected.
Illuminates fk13 and torii gate 18 and their vicinity.

Note that the light l-12 is not only flashed, but also changes to white, light blue, light green, light purple, light pink, etc. using a dimmer. In addition, on the right bank 14 and left bank 15,
Three antennas 6 (six in total) are installed in each. Note that the strength of the radio waves transmitted from the antenna 6 by the FM transmitter 5 is set so that they can be received only within a certain range. From the antenna 6, music is transmitted from the control console 17 and the sound control unit 4 provided on the right and left banks 14 and 15 to enliven the projected image, or audio (narration) explaining the image. Radio waves with a specific frequency are transmitted. The transmitted radio waves are received by headphones 7 (approximately 500 headphones 7 will be prepared depending on the number of spectators expected) worn by people strolling around the shrine 13. As a result, those who wear headphones 7 and take a walk around the shrine 13 can watch the images projected on the illuminated shrine 13, torii gate 18, and sea surface 19 (or the sandy beach when the tide is low). While watching, you can always listen to the explanations and music of the video in its best condition, drawing you into the world of the video being projected. In particular, since the headphones 7 block out ambient noise, the effect is great. Furthermore, by using the headphones 7, the user can freely walk around the surroundings while always listening to video explanations, music, etc. in the best condition. Furthermore, since the sound does not leak into the surrounding area, there is no problem with noise.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the gist of the invention.

(Effects of c1 invention) The video/lighting system with sound according to this invention has the following features:
Since the configuration is as detailed above, it has the following effects.

Display images and lighting that change as the story progresses, and enjoy the images and lighting. - By transmitting a narration of the image being projected to each person and having each person receive it using a receiving means, the viewer can enjoy the images and lighting. This has the practical effect of drawing the viewer into the world of the images and lighting being projected and improving the production effect. In particular, using headphones can be very effective, as you can block out the surrounding noise and listen to the explanations of the images being displayed, the music, etc. at their best while walking around freely. Also, since the sound does not leak into the neighborhood, there is no problem with noise. Furthermore, by limiting the reception range of radio waves, there is no problem of radio wave interference in the vicinity, and it is suitable for staging wide-area event venues that are often held these days.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a video/lighting system with audio according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the case where the present invention is implemented using a certain natural landscape. I: Video/lighting system with audio 2: Memory
3: CPU 4: Sound control unit 5: FM transmitter 6: Antenna 7: Headphone 8: Video control unit 9: Projector 10: Lighting control unit 11: Dimmer 12 light

Claims (1)

[Claims] A memory that stores audio/visual and lighting conditions that change as the story progresses; an audio control unit that controls audio based on audio data read from the memory; and transmits an audio signal controlled by the audio control unit. a receiving means for receiving the audio signal transmitted from the transmitting means, a video control means for controlling the video based on data regarding the video read from the memory, and a video control means for controlling the video controlled by the video control means. a means of projecting;
It is characterized by comprising: a lighting control unit that controls lighting based on data related to lighting read from the memory; a unit that outputs light controlled by the lighting control unit; and a control unit that centrally controls each of the units. A video and lighting system with audio.