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Global Immersion   The Barn
Hurstwood Grange
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH17 7QX
UNITED KINGDOM

Tel : +44 (0) 845 0 456225, +1 303 357 4760
Fax : +44 (0) 144 459520
Web :
Email : Beth.Nicholas@globalimmersion.com
 
   

 
“We are a full-service team designing, integrating and maintaining state-of-the-art digital immersive environments – we educate, enthrall, excite and amaze.”

We bring together exceptional theater design, advanced projection technologies, content production, user-friendly controls and advanced audio and lighting – all on a digital infrastructure. A vast technical heritage in the world of fulldome displays and virtual reality centers gives us the knowledge and understanding to help your business – that’s how we deliver crispness, vivid color and stunning contrast in our immersive spaces.

And it doesn’t have to be a dome environment – our technologies and solutions are increasingly adopted and integrated into large format displays, science center pre-show exhibits and immersive enterprise visualization environments. Immersive theater really has no limits.



Portfolio


Our immersive history goes way back. Our portfolio boasts an impressive 200 partial and fulldome theaters, reality centers and immersive environments, accumulated as a result of more than ten years in the industry.

Here's a small selection of those we've loved working with:

• Adler Planetarium - USA
• Chabot Space & Science Center - USA
• Children's City Planetarium - Dubai
• Centre for Life - UK
• Cosmonova, Swedish Museum of Natural History
• Daimler Chrysler
• Emirates Computers
• Foundation of the Hellenic World (FHW) - Greece
• Futuroscope - France
• Gates Planetarium - USA
• Goldman Sachs
• Immersive Vision Theatre - UK
• INTECH Science Centre - UK
• Landmark Graphics
• Morrison Planetarium, California Academy of Sciences - USA
• NASA Ames - USA
• Renault - France
• Schlumberger
• SEAT - Spain
• Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI)
• Smithsonian Institute, National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) - USA
• Texas A&M University - USA

Solutions and services overview


At Global Immersion, we offer a broad portfolio of products and services from design and content through to installation and support for a totally immersive experience.

Each and every immersive space is different - from small theaters to large planetaria. At Global Immersion we understand this. We'll listen to your requirements and only then will we propose the best and most appropriate solutions tailored to your needs.

This is what we do: 

• Content Creation, Editing and Distribution
• Media Storage and Workflow
• Fidelity Display Solutions
• Financial Viability
• Design & Feasibility Studies
• Project Management and Systems Integration
• Aftercare & Maintenance
• Translation
• Supporting Tools
This is where we do it:

• Planetariums
• Large Format Theaters
• Museums
• Science Centers
• Educational Establishments
• Research Institutes
• Virtual Reality Centers
• CAVE Environments
• Expos
• Exhibitions/tradeshows/events
• Theme Parks


Our history

Global Immersion Ltd was born in July 2007 following the management buyout of the SEOS Visualization Systems Division (VSD) (www.seos.com). The SEOS legacy has provided us with expertise in large scale displays that have met the rigorous demands of organizations such as the FAA and the US military.

 

 
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Features
Planetariums: Starball of the FuturePlanetariums: Starball of the Future
Martin Howe, Chief Executive of Global Immersion looks to the future
April 1st Exclusive: Global Immersion Sneak Preview of Its New SmartPixel [tm] TechnologyApril 1st Exclusive: Global Immersion Sneak Preview of Its New SmartPixel [tm] Technology
Technology doesn't get any better. Or smaller. Martin Howe on the astonishing SmartPixel[tm] April 1st: Global Immersion Sneak Preview of Its New SmartPixel [tm] Technology
Fulldome: Global ImmersionFulldome: Global Immersion's Martin Howe talks about the Morrison Planetarium at the new California Academy of Sciences
Global Immersion's Chief Executive Martin Howes talks immersive theater and invisible technology with Carolyn Collins Petersen.
Fulldome : Across the UniverseFulldome : Across the Universe
A planetarium in the south of England recently unveiled the sophisticated audiovisual and control technology it is using to provide a truly immersive experience for its visitors.
Press Releases
Feb. 25th, 2013 Electrosonic to Exhibit at the Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo (RAAPA) in Moscow
Electrosonic to Exhibit at the Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo (RAAPA) in MoscowElectrosonic will be exhibiting for the first time at the 15th Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo (RAAPA) in Moscow on 20-22 March at stand A7/3.
Dec. 11th, 2012 Electrosonic Acquires Global Immersion, a Leading Digital Immersive Theater Designer and Integrator
Electrosonic Acquires Global Immersion, a Leading Digital Immersive Theater Designer and IntegratorElectrosonic is pleased to announce its acquisition of Global Immersion, a leader in the design and integration of high performance digital immersive theater attractions.
Oct. 24th, 2012 Global Immersion Planetarium for New York’s Cradle of Aviation Museum's Dome Theater
Global Immersion Planetarium for New York’s Cradle of Aviation MuseumNew York’s Cradle of Aviation Museum Re-launches its Dome Theater with Addition of a Global Immersion Digital Planetarium
Sept. 30th, 2012 Global Immersion Supply New Fulldome LED Projection System to Thinktank Planetarium Birmingham UK
Global Immersion Supply New Fulldome LED Projection System to Thinktank Planetarium Birmingham UKGlobal Immersion have supplied a new six-channel high performance LED fulldome projection system to the Thinktank Planetarium in Birmingham, UK.
Sept. 25th, 2012 Global Immersion’s GSX™ Highest Performance Digital Giant Screen to Premiere in Peoria
Global Immersion’s GSX™ Highest Performance Digital Giant Screen to Premiere in PeoriaGSX™ will bring Unrestricted Programming, Highest Resolution, Highest Brightness, 3D Digital Giant Screen Cinema to Peoria Riverfront Museum
Sept. 12th, 2012 Global Immersion Appoints Paul Giguère to Giant Screen Team
Global Immersion Appoints Paul Giguère to Giant Screen TeamGlobal Immersion has announced that Paul Giguère is to join the Giant Screen Cinema team to support the launch of the company’s GSX™ product series with particular responsibility for North American Business Development.
Apr. 4th, 2012 Global Immersion CEO Receives an International Director of the Year Award
Global Immersion CEO Receives an International Director of the Year AwardGlobal Immersion Chief Executive Martin Howe has been awarded International Director of the Year for 2011 in the London and South East England category for businesses up to £24.99m.
Mar. 20th, 2012 Special Venue Media: Global Immersion Launch Giant Screen, HD Theatre Range
Special Venue Media: Global Immersion Launch Giant Screen, HD Theatre RangeGlobal Immersion, the leading, award-winning designer of immersive digital cinema attractions, has announced the launch of an exclusive range of 3D and 2D giant screen projection systems.
Nov. 22nd, 2011 Steve Pushka Appointed as Global Immersion Business Development Manager for Americas
Steve Pushka Appointed as Global Immersion Business Development Manager for AmericasLatest Recruitment for the Planetarium Community
Oct. 25th, 2011 Special Venue Media: Global Immersion Announces New Head of Operations
Special Venue Media: Global Immersion Announces New Head of OperationsPaul Isaacs Appointed in role dedicated to bright future of superior process, delivery and growth
July. 14th, 2011 Taipei Astronomical Museum Planetarium upgrades to Global Immersion’s Fidelity Black™
Taipei Astronomical Museum Planetarium upgrades to Global Immersion’s Fidelity Black™Taipei Astronomical Museum Planetarium upgrades to Global Immersion’s Fidelity Black™
May. 25th, 2011 Adler Planetarium Chooses Global Immersion For 8K True Black Digital Dome Theater. Twenty Projector Fidelity Black 8K™ creates World’s Highest Resolution Digital Dome
Adler Planetarium Chooses Global Immersion For 8K True Black Digital Dome Theater. Twenty Projector Fidelity Black 8K™ creates World’s Highest Resolution Digital Dome          International immersive experience designer and integrator, Global Immersion, has completed the technology integration for the Grainger Sky Theater at the Adler Planetarium, Chicago, USA. Global Immersion’s premium immersive solution, Fidelity Black 8K™, has been fully integrated into the theater – now the highest resolution digital dome theater in the world - and will open to the public in July 2011.
Mar. 31st, 2011 Special Venue Media: Global Immersion Pioneers World's First 9D Cinema
Special Venue Media: Global Immersion Pioneers World3D, 4D and even 5D are yesterday's news as British company launches world's first 9D Cinema.
Mar. 22nd, 2011 Global Immersion Scoops 2011 International Business of The Year Award
Global Immersion Scoops 2011 International Business of The Year AwardLeading international specialists of high performance immersive experiences, Global Immersion, have been awarded the prestigious title of "International Business of the Year" at the 2011 Gatwick Diamond Business Awards, hosted in Surrey, England, and presented by Sir Trevor McDonald OBE.
Feb. 14th, 2011 Global Immersion Wins 2011 InAVation Project of the Year for Our Dynamic Earth 4D Theatre
Global Immersion Wins 2011 InAVation Project of the Year for Our Dynamic Earth 4D TheatreAward for Intensity® 4D theatre installation at the Our Dynamic Earth attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland.
June. 23rd, 2010 Special Venue Media: Moscow Planetarium chooses Global Immersion for twenty-first century renovation
Special Venue Media: Moscow Planetarium chooses Global Immersion for twenty-first century renovationHistoric Astronomy Center Schedules December 2010 Launch with Three New Theater Experiences
Mar. 1st, 2010 Special Venue Media: Global Immersion to deliver new 4D Theater Experience at Scotland Visitor Center
Special Venue Media: Global Immersion to deliver new 4D Theater Experience at Scotland Visitor CenterFollowing a fiercely competitive bid process, Global Immersion has been awarded the contract for an exciting new 4D theater experience at Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, Scotland – the UK’s only visitor center dedicated to the story of Planet Earth.
Jan. 5th, 2010 Special Venue Media: Smithsonian becomes Repeat Customer with Global Immersion Dome Upgrade
Special Venue Media: Smithsonian becomes Repeat Customer with Global Immersion Dome UpgradeThe Lelawi Theater at the National Museum for the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington DC, USA, has reopened following the upgrade of the fulldome display system by Global Immersion.
Oct. 16th, 2009 Special Venue Media: Central Texas College's Mayborn Planetarium Goes Digital with Global Immersion
Special Venue Media: Central Texas CollegeGlobal Immersion has completed the full-scale digital upgrade of Mayborn Planetarium and Space Theater at Central Texas College in Killeen, TX, USA. The 5-channel Fidelity Bright™ fulldome solution employs a wide range of exciting technologies to allow the facility to support their extensive show portfolio in the 60-ft (18.3 meter) dome.
Aug. 28th, 2009 Special Venue Media: National Space Centre Planetarium Becomes latest Global Immersion DIY Install
Special Venue Media: National Space Centre Planetarium Becomes latest Global Immersion DIY InstallThe latest fulldome solution to be supplied by Global Immersion and installed by the client has opened to the public at the National Space Centre in Leicester. The Space Theatre is the UK’s largest planetarium and now home to a six-channel Fidelity Bright™ projection system.
July. 1st, 2009 Special Venue Media: Global Immersion Wins AV Award for California Academy of Sciences Planetarium
Special Venue Media: Global Immersion Wins AV Award for California Academy of Sciences PlanetariumGlobal Immersion has been presented with an ARCHI-TECH AV Award in recognition of its recent work at Morrison Planetarium, California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, USA. The awards were presented at the 2009 InfoComm International® AV awards ceremony, held on June 17th in Orlando, Florida.
Mar. 3rd, 2009 One of Highest Attended Planetariums in Europe Upgrades with Global Immersion
One of Highest Attended Planetariums in Europe Upgrades with Global ImmersionHigh Fidelity Solution Optimized and Integrated into Futuroscope Fulldome Theater
Feb. 27th, 2009 Global Immersion Wins Inavate Award for Fulldome and 3D at Cosmonova
Global Immersion Wins Inavate Award for Fulldome and 3D at CosmonovaGlobal Immersion has won the 2009 EMEA+ InAVation Award for ‘Most InAVative Leisure Project’ in recognition of its recent work at Cosmonova - the combined planetarium and IMAXÆ dome theater at the Swedish Museum of Natural History in Stockholm. The two-phase project included the integration of both large-format 3D (active stereo) and digital fulldome displays within the 23-meter theater, both of which have been commended for their complexity, innovation and application of leading-edge technologies.
Feb. 24th, 2009 High-Powered, Open-Architecture Fulldome Server Upgrade at Thessaloniki by Global Immersion
High-Powered, Open-Architecture Fulldome Server Upgrade at Thessaloniki by Global ImmersionPlanetarium to Store, Manage and Playback Uncompressed, Ultra-HD Content
Jan. 28th, 2009 Royal Opening of Global Immersion System Installed by Planetarium Staff
Royal Opening of Global Immersion System Installed by Planetarium StaffHRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein Officially Opens Dubai Planetarium
Nov. 14th, 2008 Fulldome: First Ever Combined Large-Format 3D and Fulldome Theater at Cosmonova
Fulldome: First Ever Combined Large-Format 3D and Fulldome Theater at CosmonovaHybrid Digital Theater Design Open to Public at Swedish Museum of Natural History
Oct. 14th, 2008 Eco-friendly Immersive Theater Launched at New California Academy of Sciences
Eco-friendly Immersive Theater Launched at New California Academy of SciencesNew Green Morrison Planetarium Showcases Global Immersion Collaboration
Sept. 29th, 2008 Global Immersion Fulldome Theater brings Specialty Immersive Cinema to Dubai Children's Science Museum
Global Immersion Fulldome Theater brings Specialty Immersive Cinema to Dubai ChildrenThe Children’s City Science Center, Dubai has upgraded its planetarium - contracting Global Immersion to supply the fulldome display and theater management system.
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