The Las Vegas skyline will soon be dominated by a massive display. MSG Entertainment has started full testing of the Sphere, a 17,600-seat venue near the The Venetian Resort that’s defined by an enormous (516ft across and 366ft tall) animated dome and a wraparound internal 16K LED screen. It’s eye-catching on the outside, but the main attraction is the immersion for live entertainment on the internal display — it’s meant to rethink concerts and cinematic experiences.
As MSG’s James Dolan and David Dribble explain to Rolling Stone, the aim is to effectively create a VR experience without the “damn goggles.” Creators use a special camera to produce footage that envelops the audience. There’s also a unique 164,000-speaker audio system that can isolate specific sounds, or even limit them to certain parts of the audience. One section could hear only Spanish-language dialog, for instance.
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First animation of the MSG Sphere this morning. This is going to be the coolest…
2023-07-04 10:31:12
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