Many community festivals and outdoor events include a stage presentation or concert, but sometimes the crowd sizes get large and it could be difficult to see the stage. Further, sometimes an indoor event grows so large that crowds want to see the presentation and outdoor areas are setup to show a speech that's happening elsewhere, etc.
When events grow this big, event planners consider different options to project what's happening on stage. One possible option is to consider renting portable jumbotrons that can help expand visibility for the event.
One company that rents this technology directly to planners or through third party production companies is VisibleDisplay.com. They provide an outdoor LED display screen used by event organizers.
Popular uses of the portable jumbotron include public relations events, Nascar races, basketball tours, concerts and festivals, according to Mark Petree, sales representative for Visible Display, Sacramento, CA.
During the presentation or show, the image is projected onto the screen for an audience to see. During breaks, the screen is used to show a sponsoring organization's DVD or PowerPoint presentation.
Rental for the portable jumbotron ranges from $4,000 to $10,000, and includes shipping (the company doesn't outsource shipping). They offer one size, and specifications include the following:
- Screen size: 9' x 12'
- Footprint size: 8' x 20'
- Height: 7.5'
- Ground to top of screen when fully extended: 18'
- Ground to base of screen when fully extended: 9'
- Weight 9600 lbs.
Other companies that offer portable jumbotrons and/or other video projection rental equipment include CPR Multimedia and Medimedia Farms.
As always, check references of any vendor or supplier prior to purchasing services.
