Projectors in the Sensory Room – a new development

Ever since the birth of the sensory room, the projector has been at the heart of the installation. In many ways it sets the mood of the room. The other components of the room have, over the years, been subject to improvement and development, particularly focussing on the way the equipment is controlled. But the projector has remained much as it was in the 1970's. While it is true that there is a large choice of wheels, the kerfuffle of changing them, often involving climbing on a chair to reach a shelf, is such that changes don't happen very often.

The Chromatheme is a complete break from the past. The videos, there are 100 of them, divided into ten categories or themes, can be changed without leaving your bean bag. They are very varied, many are mesmeric, some are even humorous, all are beautiful. Each clip, there are ten to a category, lasts about 8 seconds and then repeats. It is simplicity itself to change to another clip within the category or to switch categories by using the hand-held controller.

The ten categories are:

1. Nature Bliss: Serene natural landscapes. 2. Transportation: Energetic scenes. 3 Abstract Art: Hypnotic patterns and colours. 4. Underwater Wonders: Enchanting marine life. 5. Cultural Wonders: Iconic landmarks and cultural scenes. 6. Animal Kingdom: Fascinating animals in their habitats. 6. Seasonal Splendour: Beautiful scenes from all four seasons. 6 Ink Explosion: Clouds aswirl. 9. Construction: Scenes of activity. 10. Resonance: Beautiful Harmonics.

All except the last are silent which makes the Huub a natural pairing with the Chromatheme.

In the sensory room It works well with the Chromatheme projector, but it will plug straight into almost all modern TVs, Monitors, Projectors and Whiteboards.

The Chromatheme is the new gold standard for projectors. It is, to the traditional projector, what the smart phone is to the brick. In the future all sensory rooms will be built around it.