Telecine immediately sourced alternate personal computer (PC) units with similar specifications to deliver more reliable, optimal performance.
“We also couldn’t test the content here in our offices first, as there was no time to change things,” says Fine. “We had to ship the media players first, put them in place, get them working right away and then iron out any little details. Fortunately, the content’s really good.”
“Normally, any issues like this would not have to wait until the last weekend,” says Pieters.
Touch screens allow visitors to browse Radio-Canada’s online social media presence.
Future value
Radio-Canada held an open house celebration in early October 2011, attracting a turnout of more than 12,000 visitors. It was the first time the organization had held such an event in nearly 20 years.
“It was fun with working with creative people who understand good design and content,” says Fine. “You have to add value to a project, not just hang a screen on a wall. For our part, we brought our experience with interactivity.”
Telecine is also remaining involved in the project in a limited fashion, answering technical questions, training new Radio-Canada staff and handling ongoing maintenance. The goal is to ensure the 75th anniversary project can prove perennial.
“There are lots of employees and visitors,” says Fine. “When they pass by a screen again, there needs to be new stuff on it, to satisfy both of those groups.”
With files from Scala Canada. For more information, visit www.scala.com.
