Mark Boxley of KyForward.com published a very good article today about the new video boards, ribbon boards and sound system that were installed at Commonwealth Stadium this past offseason. The feature includes interviews with Shane Fannin and Matthew Rasor of UK Sports Video as they talk about all the hard work that goes into operating the technology on game day. Below is an excerpt, but I encourage you to read the entire article about the new video and sound systems that have added so much to Commonwealth this season:
This year, with two new high-definition video screens and ribbon video boards that circle the entirety of the stadium, the Sports Video department has taken the fan experience to a completely new level. The 37-by-80 foot screens, coupled with 1,800 feet of ribbon boards, have created nearly 6,000 square feet of viewable video space.“We (now) have the third largest real estate in video boards in the county,” Fannin said. “This board will allow us to do true HD.”The video system, along with a new sound setup, were installed over the summer by South Dakota-based Daktronics with a budget of nearly $6 million. As with any new technology installation, there have been a few hiccups, but Fannin and Sports Video graphic coordinator Matthew Rasor said the system has created, and will continue to create, a much deeper experience for fans.“Overall, I think it gives Commonwealth Stadium a much better atmosphere,” Rasor said. “We can get more fans invested in the game quicker than we ever could with just one display.”
