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ColossoVision Canada providing LED screens to ” Buy Canadian First “

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Buy Canadian First’s newly launched LED Media Division answers their clients’ needs to promote Canadian products and services beyond the web.

ColossoVision Canada would like to thank Buy Canadian First for the invitation to partner as their supplier in the newly created LED Media Division. Vicki Dupuis, President of ColossoVision Canada says “it is a privilege to partner with Buy Canadian First, and support their mandate to exclusively promote Canadian-made products and Canadian companies”.  Launched as a website in 2008 by company founder & Managing Director, Isabelle Remy, Buy Canadian First¹s mission is to promote Canadian companies, their services and the products they make right here at home. “Three years later, the company has evolved into a Marketing & Advertising agency specializing in Made in Canada“, says Isabelle.

“This new LED Media division is dedicated to promoting Canadian companies across the country through the use of giant LED screens strategically deployed in high-traffic locations during specific time periods”, says Mohsin Siddiqi , Director of Operations and Sales for the division at Buy Canadian First. He also says Buy Canadian First’s “experienced team is dedicated to developing successful marketing solutions through highly-specialized and cost-effective concepts.”

The future is bright, and opportunities endless, for Canadian Companies to promote their products. ColossoVision will be working with Buy Canadian First to offer branding and advertising opportunities beyond the street. “There are more opportunities outside of mainstream media to create awareness. At this time we are already in negotiations with nearly a dozen events across Canada who are interested in engaging the services of this new LED media division”, says Andy Soltesz co-founder of ColossoVision.

By partnering with Buy Canadian First, ColossoVision can offer events with limited budgets the opportunity of using screens for their shows. In turn, Canadian companies have the opportunity to create awareness of their brands at events all over the country.

To be clear, “buying Canadian first does not mean buying Canadian only”, says Vicki. “ColossoVision understands that Canadian companies must remain competitive to keep your business. The supplier you seek can’t just rely on your soft heart and patriotism. They must also have the resources to meet your
demands. Thankfully, the talent pool and resources in Canada are incredibly rich and dynamic.”

ColossoVision is a proud Canadian supplier of high quality  mobile , modular, and creative LED video screens to events in North America.  Over the years, the ColossoVision brand has become a recognized trademark that provides our clients with the guarantee they are teaming up with a trustworthy and experienced supplier.

IGSA NORAM 2011 Winsport Canada Cup is a Success!

IGSA NORAM Winsport Canada Cup 2011

IGSA NORAM Winsport Canada Cup 2011

The IGSA NORAM Winsport Canada Cup lived up to all expectations and more on this Labor Day long weekend.  On opening day the weather cooperated, thousands of spectators attended, and even more joined in for the webcast.

This was a world class event at a world class track.  Longboard competitors from all over North America, Europe, Australia, and South America converged at Winsport for three days of incredible racing.  Full credit goes to Winsport, IGSA, sponsors, and all of the volunteers who helped make this event a success.

The Winsport track is considered “technical”  by racers which normally means speeds are lower to enable negotiating the seven turns on the course.  However, someone forgot to tell the racers the track was technical as they hit the turns at very high speeds.  Some even achieved speeds of over 100km/hr crossing the finish line.

ColossoVision, as a sponsor, was pleased to provide screens, video production and webcasting support.  Winsports 1.5km course meant a lot of corners to cover with long stretches in between.  We were fortunate to have had the experience from 2009 to draw on, and therefore we added additional technologies to enhance the visual experience for everyone.

Here’s what we provided in 2011.

  • 10 km – video cables
  • 3 – microwave video systems
  • 4 – robotic cameras – remote controlled
  • 4 – hard cameras
  • 1 – hand held camera
  • 1 – Barco B10 mobile screen
  • 1 – VisuaLED 11ft x 21ft screen
  • 1 – Network feed over a 50Mbps bandwidth for streaming
  • 1 – Replay system
  • 1 – Live scoring and results integration
  • 1 – Digital signal distribution for riders lounge and other locations
  • 1 – Integration of live and webcast sound with KISS Pro Audio

david dean announcer igsa winsport canada cup calgaryDuring the live webcast, viewers had the opportunity ask questions and make comments on IGSA’s twitter and the ColossoCasting chat room.  Many of the questions kept our Announcer, David Dean , very busy and juggling duties while providing live play by play of the race.  Great work David!

The webcast was the first step in sharing the experience of the NORAM Winsport Canada Cup from Calgary with the longboarding community.  ColossoVision will be releasing the final produced product in November of this year.