TinCaps to Test Newly Installed Video Board Today at 4:00pm
February 20, 2009 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release
Fort Wayne, IN - Parkview Field's newest addition, a state-of-the-art video display, will be tested this afternoon, Friday, February 20th, at approximately 4:00pm EST.
The display, assembled and installed over the past week, was provided by Texas Star Solutions - an innovator in the video board industry. Texas Star has created dynamic partnerships with Lighthouse, LSI Industries, Real Media and Media Support Group to provide the Fort Wayne TinCaps and Parkview Field with cutting edge video board technology, video production, as well as provide spectators at Parkview Field the best possible experience.
Texas Star and it's partners have been responsible for video displays across the country, from the newly installed video board at Parkview Field to the dynamic, multi-dimensional displays found in New York's Times Square. "We have been thrilled with our partnership with Texas Star from day one," said Michael Limmer, TinCaps Vice President of Marketing. "We are striving to provide the best possible game day experience for our fans and Texas Star has given us all the tools to put on a great show. People will have plenty of reasons to love Parkview Field. We know one of those reasons will be the impact of the video board." (For more Texas Star information, please visit www.texasstarsolutions.com)
Parkview Field's Video Board by the numbers:
Height: 26.25 feet
Width: 53.54 feet
Square Footage: 1,405 feet
Resolution: 400 pixels high x 816 pixels wide at 20mm
Weight: 41,400 pounds
Trivia: Parkview Field's board will be the 2nd largest video board in all of Minor League Baseball.
Texas Star will also be installing two high definition LED boards on the outfield wall that will each measure 5.25 feet by 18.9 feet and be located in the right and left field power alleys. More information on the final installation date to follow in the near future.
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Individual tickets, including Opening Day, will be available for purchase on Tuesday, February 24th at 10:00am. Tickets may be purchased: (1) Online at TinCaps.com, (2) Over the phone at (260) 482-6400 or (3) In person at the Grand Wayne Center (February 24th only starting at 10:00am).
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