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A large-format slide projector (also often called large-format projector or large-image projector) is a kind of
slide projector A slide projector is an opto-mechanical device for showing photographic slides. 35 mm slide projectors, direct descendants of the larger-format magic lantern, first came into widespread use during the 1950s as a form of occasional home ...
for large image projection which has a very powerful
light source Light or visible light is electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye. Visible light is usually defined as having wavelengths in the range of 400–700 nanometres (nm), corresponding to frequencies of 750–420 terahe ...
(up to 12 thousand watts using
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). Therefore, it is necessary to use a large slide format to protect the slide material from overheating during the projection process (even when the light is filtered to only visible light and the slide is cooled with strong slide cooling fans). Slide formats include 18 × 18 cm (7.1 × 7.1") or 24 × 24 cm (9.4 × 9.4").


Projection art

These formats are so large that it is possible to project slides painted with heat resistant translucent colours as a special kind of art (projection art). The light output of the projector is so enormous that it is possible to cover whole buildings with an artistic cover of light.


History

The first large-format slide projectors were built in the middle of the 20th century as background projectors for theaters and opera houses. The artists Günther Schneider-Siemssen, and Professor Svoboda used the large format slide projectors as stage projectors in their artwork. In good cooperation with the technician Ing. Ludwig Pani, they realized the first large format projections as an integrated part of their artwork.


Manufacturers

Large scale image projectors have been pioneered by manufacturers Pani, Hardware Xenon and PIGI. These projectors are usually described as scenic projectors, and project light through photographic or inkjet media, unlike video projectors that reflect light off of LCD or DMD (digital micro mirror, sometimes referred to as DLP) devices. Despite advancements in video technology, still image projectors are still capable of many times the luminous output of video projection devices. Scenic projectors sometimes utilize roll based projection media, which allows quick access to hundreds of images and the creation of scrolling imagery, as well as rotating imagery. The most powerful image projectors in the world are built by the company XL Productions. These one of a kind image projectors utilize large format lenses to achieve image sizes and brightness levels beyond that which is capable with commercially available projectors. XL Productions has presented imagery for events like the Olympics, the Super Bowl and other special productions. In 2000, XL Productions achieved projected image sizes as much as one mile across on
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See also

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References

{{reflist Slide projectors