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Large Format Slide Projector – A brief History

The first large format slide projectors were built in the middle of the 20th century as background projectors for theaters and opera houses.

The artists Prof. Schneider-Siemmsen, Prof. Svoboda and Herbert von Karajan used the large format slide projectors as stage projectors in their artwork. In good cooperation with the technician Ing. Ludwig Pani they realized the first large format projections as an integrated part of their artwork.

Since this starting era, the large format slide projectors were developed to more light efficiency and flexibility to reach all fields of large image projection that include, stage, event, architectural and advertising projection.

PANI PROJECTION & LIGHTING

Founded 1930 in Vienna, Austria by Ing. Ludwig Pani, the Company focused on research and development of optical devices.

Starting with optical devices for scientific purposes and for home use, the small projectors
started growing and where able to project images up to 100 squaremeters and more.

In the year 1955 after the Vienna State Opera and the Burgtheater opened again, the Stage Projectors celebrated their breakthrough in theatre applications. Famous stage designer and artists such as Prof. Schneider-Siemmsen, Prof. Svoboda and Herbert v. Karajan branded the name Pani in the international market.

Today Pani Stage Projectors are spread all over the world. Theaters and Opera Houses from Vienna to Tokyo, from Australia to the United States and Russia are using Pani projectors.

As world market leader in large scale projection, Pani develops, manufactures and distributes high power projection equipment thru an international network of partners and artists. Pani implements turn key projects unparalelled in the large scale projection arena.