In Jiuyishan National Forest Park, Hunan Province, China, there is an underground karst cave called Zixiayan (Purple Ray Rock). The 1,556 m-long cave with stone columns, stalagmites, and stone waterfalls everywhere, attracts numerous visitors every year with their beauty, as well as their scientific, historical, and cultural significance.
A myriad of stone carvings and inscriptions left by well-known figures from ancient China bless Zixiayan with historical and archaeological value. Now eight Barco G100s project the legendary life of Emperor Shun in chronological order onto a 40-foot rock wall. This integration of the top-notch technology and beauty treats visitors to an immersive light show in the cave.
Considering the complexity of the curved surface, from the ground to the top of the karst cave, the Barco team accurately measured the distance from each installation location to the dome, as well as the angles required for the projectors to move around and the overall size of the projected images. To better adjust to the special landscape, the team crafted a customized projector frame and thermostat.
The G100-W19’s laser phosphor light source, together with an advanced cooling design and outstanding heat radiation, allows stable performances with low noise levels even at extreme temperatures and humidity. It is perfectly suited for screenings that require ultra-high brightness and long-lasting operation.
To ensure the stable long-term performance of the devices in such a humid cave, the team installed a de-humidification system that runs 24/7 in each projector cabinet, keeping the operating humidity of the devices at a margin of 2% of the ideal setting. All this is done to present a stunning dome light show integrating the beauty of both nature and technology.
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.
