Zeebrugge is a charming Flemish seacoast town that also manages to welcome 145 cruise vessels annually, bringing with them half a million passengers. This ongoing flow of visitors required a NEW cruise terminal to safely manage the influx of passengers as well as provide guidance and information about the region. The first set of requirements was met via the newly constructed Artes Brugge Cruise tower of which the cruise terminal is part. For the second set of requirements, this was achieved thanks to the collaboration of Barco with fellow Belgian company Ocular. They provided a triptych projection of a promotional film for an immersive visual experience in the visitor center on the 7th floor. This opened in June 2018 and is now open daily.
As a gateway to Flanders, the Port of Zeebrugge has an opportunity to foster a greater appreciation for the region, as well as drive commerce and promote tourism. The visitor center has a crucial role to promote the seaport in a way that creates enthusiasm and excitement. This has been achieved in the projection room showing a film by Belgian director Wim Robberechts. With a 30-year reputation for creating awe-inspiring aerial visuals, his film transports visitors so they feel fully immersed in the seaport.
Impressive 4K projection, sound and moving screens
This engaging visitor experience space is achieved thanks to the film being shown on three screens with a total width of 12 meters. The stunning images and highly saturated colors are shown with the F80-4K7 laser phosphor projectors that operate silently, seamlessly and continuously, while providing 7,000 lumens each on a motorized projection screen. The triptych shows a movie on the daily operations of the Port of Zeebrugge. The triptych screen can be used as one gigantic panoramic screen or 3 separate screens. After the movie, the screens go up, curtains open up, and the real panoramic view is shown to the audience.
Flexible and flawless installation followed by low maintenance has resulted in a project that has been ideal from start to finish. Ease of use was also important, as non-technical people run the center, so the film is able to run thanks to a single button.
Belgium beauty showcased in film
"The Port of Zeebrugge wanted state of the art technology to compliment the launch of this new building. We wanted a room that truly allowed these film scenes from Belgium’s countryside and cityscapes to shine for a lasting impression on our visitors. The F80s brightly and clearly show accurate color and allow the varied beauty of our seascape to shine." ir. Joachim Coens – President – CEO and ir. Denis Maly – Vice President Technical Department from the ‘Maatschappij van de Brugse Zeehaven’ (MBZ) nv who is in charge of the management of The port of Zeebrugge
"In addition to providing the three projectors for the visitor experience center, we also installed two F80-Q7, two PGWU-62B and ClickShare CSE-800 and CSE-200 for the multi-use meeting room. These Barco products allow for great flexibility and compatibility, so whether one needs to embark on a cruise ship, host a large event, or run a formal meeting, our products will effortlessly support these endeavors" Simon Denys – Partner and COO Ocular bvba.
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A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
