Terra Botanica
Through four vast universes, Terra Botanica invites visitors to discover its 11 hectares of gardens for a unique experience in the fascinating world of plant life. ETC was responsible for the multimedia installations of the park’s four main attractions: Tempétarium, Théâtre des plantes, À l’épreuve des extrêmes and Voyage au centre de la plante, as well as 17 secondary attractions situated throughout the grounds. ETC was also in charge of installing the network cabling, scenic lighting (mainly usid LED fixtures), 7.1 surround sound up to 5kW in the Tempétarium, and the automation and control of the A/V equipment.
Contracting owner: Conseil Général du Maine & Loire
Scenic design: Frédéric Ravatin for Créatime
Photos : G&A, Terra Botanica et Daniel Garandeau
- Tempétarium: Installation of 3 x 15,000 lumens 3-LCD projectors to rear project onto a water screen. Installation of 2 x 10,000 lumens HD video projectors for front projection.
- Voyage au centre de la plante: Deployment of 4 x 15,000 lumens 3-LCD projectors to realise a 360° projection onto a circular water screen measuring 6m diametre by 3m high. The projections are complimented by special effects equipment such as smoke and mist machines.
- Théâtre des plantes: Installation of 3 x 10,000 lumens video projectors, 1 x 10 000 lumens HD video projector and of machinery to control set changes.
- À l’épreuve des extrêmes: Installation of 4 x 10,000 lumens video projectors.
- Image control for all projection equipment via Onlyview.