Digital Arts Sharing Program
Digital Arts Sharing Program
About the digital Arts sharing Program
The Digital Arts Sharing Program (DASP) aims to address the detrimental lack of functioning and affordable projectors in the city of Calgary. Through a successful funding application to the Calgary Foundation and the Government of Alberta’s CIP Program, Ghost River Theatre is proud to be embarking on a game-changing new initiative to provide the arts community of Calgary with an important tool for innovative and inventive theatre-making. This program, managed fully by GRT, will offer accessible rental rates, provide training, and address the gap in access to projection technology that is currently available.
In larger terms, it will allow artists to continue to utilize this form of artistic expression to enrich their practices and expose Calgary audiences to an important creative tool for aesthetic storytelling.
2024-2025 Rates
Our goal is to provide artists with high quality, cutting edge projection technology at a fraction of the cost of other rental companies. We also aim to be as transparent as possible with our rates and policies. If these rates pose a financial challenge to your project, please contact us.
| Non-Profit Operational Budget | 1-Day | Additional Days | 1-Week | 2-4 Weeks | 5+ Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $100,000 / Individual Artist/ Collective | $145 | +$37 | $285 | $230/wk | $185/wk |
| Between $100,000 and $300,000 | $220 | + $55 | $435 | $345/wk | $280/wk |
| Between $300,000 and $1,000,000 | $295 | + $75 | $585 | $465/wk | $380/wk |
| Over $1,000,000 | $370 | + $95 | $735 | $580/wk | $480/wk |
NEed some professional help?
Need some advice on setting up your projection project? Don't feel confident climbing up a ladder with a projector? Want to know what software is best or how to use it? Concerned you aren't getting the best quality out of your work?
Contact us if you need assistance.
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What's Included
What's Included
Projector
Model
Christie DHD1075-GS
Type
Laser Phosphor
Resolution
1920 x 1080 HD
Brightness
10,000 ISO lumens
Contrast
300,000:1
Dimensions
Length: 22.2" (555mm)
Width: 19.2" (480mm)
Height: 7.6" (190mm)
Weight
54.9lbs (24.9kg)
Power
100-240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz (w/ 15A fuse)
10 Amps
1070 Watt
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Available Lenses
1.52-2.89:1 zoom
Well suited for most projection environments.
Unless otherwise requested, all projectors come with this lens.
0.75-0.95:1 Zoom
This is a short throw lens, best suited for situations where the distance between projector and screen is limited.
*Note there is only one of these lenses available. Please request well in advance to ensure availability.
Signal Converter & Cable
Each projector kit comes with a HDMI to SDI adapter and 100 foot coaxial cable. This adapter allows you to send a video signal over long distances using very affordable coaxial cable (RG-59) with a BNC connection. Because the projector has an SDI input, the conversion is only necessary once.
Note, in order to use this method of connection, you need an HDMI signal out of your playback device. Don't worry if you don't have one though, there are options. See F.A.Q. for more details.
Ceiling Mount
The included mount kit allows the projector to be hung from a grid. The extender rod adds 16.45" - 24.33" to the drop distance. This mount does not come attached to the projector but is very easy to install. See our Learn section for more information.
Accessories
Projector remote control
Mini display port to HDMI adapter cable (6 feet)
HDMI cable (3 feet)
AC cable
Philips head screwdriver
Allen Key
Road case
Everything fits into a road case for easy transportation. Yes it has wheels!
Dimensions : 28" (L) x 24" (W) x 24" (H)
Weight : 70 lbs when loaded.
(Please don't try to lift this into your car by yourself unless you have big muscles. )
Reserve
Reserve
Before Reserving
Make sure you're aware of what is included with your rental.
You need insurance before renting from us. This, unfortunately, is not negotiable and the equipment cannot be picked up without proof of insurance. Want to know more about this? Read here.
Please understand that we are an arts organization and not a large rental company. We do not have permanent staff working in rentals, and thus have to bring in someone each time a rental is made. For this reason, we ask that you kindly show up at the agreed upon time to collect and return the equipment.
How to Reserve
Fill out the rental form.
We will contact you within 3 business days. At this point we will request a 50% deposit that can be paid by e-transfer, credit card or personal cheque.
More information is available in our Rental F.A.Q.
CANCELLATION Policy
It costs us time and resources to process requests and cancellations. Cancellations may also prevent us from renting to other people. For these reasons we have to charge a cancellation fee.
Any cancellation made before 1 month prior to rental date will be charged $75, the remaining deposit will be refunded.
Cancellations made later than 1 month prior to rental date will be charged $100 the remaining deposit will be refunded.
Rental Form
Please do not use this form to ask questions. Contact us here instead.
FAQ
FAQ
Questions regarding the rental process CLICK here
Questions regarding the operation of the projectors click here
Other questions contact us
Learn
Learn
FAQ
Lots of questions answered here
Useful Photos
Tutorials
Complete video tutorial series coming soon.
18-Hour Intensive Training for projectors
We host in-depth training intensives. See our training section for more details.
One-on-one or small group training
We offer customized training sessions on video design, projection technology, sound design and audio technology.
Contact us for more details.
Contact
Contact
Digital Arts Sharing Program
Contact us
You can also email us at play@ghostrivertheatre.com.
For the general Ghost River Theatre contact page, please visit contact us