Panasonic PT-RQ45 makes amazing live debut at Lille Video Mapping Festival

For Pascal Leroy, video technician on the project, the advantages of the PT‑RQ45 were immediately apparent.

Each projector operated from a standard 16A power supply, significantly reducing the electrical infrastructure required — a crucial benefit for temporary installations in public urban spaces. Despite its output, the PT‑RQ45’s compact form factor made transport, rigging and alignment far easier than expected for a projector in this brightness class.

The artwork projected onto the Opera House, Le doute de l’air, was created by Italian studio MammasONica, with visuals by Luca Pulvirenti and an original score by The_diish. Rather than telling a linear story, the piece explored perception and emotion, allowing the audience to interpret the experience freely.

Already familiar with Panasonic’s previous RQ‑series projectors, Pulvirenti was struck by the accuracy of the PT‑RQ45 during on‑site tests. 

With 42,000 lumens of brightness and Panasonic’s proprietary Dynamic Digital Control, the projection remained vivid and high‑contrast despite ambient light from the surrounding square.

Beyond image quality, operational efficiency played a major role in the project’s success.

The integrated 5‑inch LCD display allowed technicians to access settings, test patterns and content directly on the projector — a valuable advantage in festival environments where external tools are not always available.