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THE VIKING AGE Sioux Falls’ Augustana University is the first in South Dakota to offer ice hockey at the NCAA Division I level. To support this milestone, named the Viking Bold campaign, the university built the Midco Arena, which includes 3100 seats, 12 suites, a club hospitality space and Vikings apparel shop. Z Transform designed, installed and launched the venue’s entire media workflow tech, which encompassed cameras, rigging and lighting, as well as replay systems, video mixers and audio suites in the production control room. The Midco Sports Network covers university events and local high-school matches, operating from various studios across campus, as well as an OB truck, to provide live broadcasts and streams to fans. Z Transform linked the arena with Midco Sports Network’s many locations, ensuring full coverage of both Vikings hockey and other athletics. “Z Transform has future-proofed our systems so we can produce broadcast- quality content in house, whether for sports or other events,” said Luke Groth, associate athletic director for operations at Augustana University. “Z Transform was able to balance the diverse needs of all our stakeholders, including sponsors, marketing and content creators, to build an engaging environment for everyone.”
AIRPORT PARADISE Singapore’s Changi Airport, consistently voted one of the best in the world, has raised the bar for airport experiences with two immersive installations. At the heart of Terminal 2 lie Digital Sky and Wonderfall, made by Moment Factory and Boiffils Architectures to transport travellers into Singapore’s natural environment via virtual imagery and physical furnishings. Digital Sky is an overhead LED display which rests above the airport’s Dreamscape Garden. To immerse visitors, its algorithmic soundscape has audio provided by a K-array sound system. Wonderfall, in the Departure Hall, is a four-storey digital screen measuring 18x14m. This display relies on a 34.4-megapixel LED wall that alternates images of waterfalls and ocean waves. Like Digital Sky, Wonderfall includes a lifelike soundscape served by K-array. The system’s exceptional performance, compact design and weather resistance make it ideal for both hybrid environments.
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