A/V Consulting: Multimedia-Case Study

Carnival Cruise Lines: Carnival Liberty: Seaside Theater

Carnival Cruise Lines' Liberty was the first ship to install the "Seaside Theater." All systems and specifications were designed by NED. Located on the top deck of the ship, the 12-foot-high by 22-foot-wide screen utilizes the same technology featured in large stadiums and New York’s Times Square with the benefit of being viewable at night and in the glare of a sunny day. In addition to the state-of-the-art screen, NED also designed a 70,000-watt sound system, providing concert quality sound.

Since the Carnival Liberty installation, NED has served as primary system designers as well as project managers for all similar installations for Carnival, Costa Crociere, Holland America Line and P&O. In total, NED has overseen nine system installations on brand new vessels as well as the retrofit of similar systems on an additional six ships already in service.  During 2010-2011, NED is working on another 4 installations on new ships.

General System Specifications

• 12 ft high x 20 ft wide (260 sq. ft.)
• LED video wall with supporting structural frame
• 70,000 watt directionally controllable audio system
• Video head-end system controlled from the ship's central Broadcast Center capable of playing DVD, MPEG, live video, or off-air content.
• Integrated control system for simplified user control from either the Broadcast Center or locally on the Pool Deck.
• Also includes full scheduling system for timed automated playback.

NED's Scope:

• Design of all audio, video, and control systems as well as the design of the structure.
• Project management of the Seaside Theatre system design and installation including coordination of all trades relating to the Seaside Theatre system (AV Integrator, Structural Design and Integrator, LED supplier and Electrical Contractor.)
• Budget management
• Installation supervision during the actual installation.
• Commissioning of the system.