×

Live video theater and method of presenting the same utilizing multiple cameras and monitors

  • US 5,448,291 A
  • Filed: 06/30/1993
  • Issued: 09/05/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A video theater to present live theatrical productions, comprising:

  • a thrust stage having a ceiling and a stage, said thrust stage further equipped with at least two video cameras having a field of view of at least a portion of said thrust stage; and

    at least two video monitors;

    each one of said cameras electronically connected to a different monitor such that each camera transmits images to a different monitor;

    said cameras and monitors oriented such that each camera is in opposing relationship to the monitor to which it is electronically connected;

    said monitors further oriented to be viewed by an audience;

    each said camera and monitor suspended from said ceiling;

    each said camera and each said monitor located at opposite sides of said thrust stage from each other;

    said audience being positioned in a 3/4 round configuration so that the audience may view the theatrical production on stage from a direct perspective, and by looking at the monitors, view the theatrical production from a plurality of perspectives via the monitors.

View all claims
  • 2 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×