Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for creating a simulation of attendance at a live event performance. The apparatus includes an enclosed architectural structure having an interior adapted to replicate a portion of the seating environment of a real life performance venue and having a video projection screen with a panoramic surface and an audio-visual recording device for capturing the same panoramic view and audio as experienced by spectators near the selected vantage point at the real life performance venue. A delivery apparatus is provided to transmit a live or tape delayed feed from the audio-visual recorder and a receiver is provide to receive the live or tape delayed feed and a projection device is located within the enclosed structure, to project the live or tape delayed feed on the video projection screen at a one-to-one scale.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a simulation of attendance at a live event, performance or the like. The apparatus includes an enclosed architectural structure with an interior that is adapted to replicate a portion of the seating environment of a real life performance venue. The enclosed structure contains a video projection screen with a panoramic surface. The apparatus further includes an audio-visual recording means that is at a fixed position at a selected vantage point. The audio-visual recording means is capable of capturing the same panoramic view and audio as experience by spectators near the selected vantage point at the real life performance venue. The apparatus further includes a delivery means to transmit a live or tape delayed feed from said audio-visual recording means, a receiving means to receive said live or tape delayed feed and a projection means located within the enclosed structure, to project the live or tape delayed feed on the video projection screen at a one to one scale.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a simulation of attendance at a live event, performance or the like. The apparatus includes a wide angle video projection screen or visual display system (up to a complete sphere) upon which video images of an actual real-time event are presented to an audience. The video images are recorded by a video camera set in a fixed position at the live event. A modular structure is provided at a remote location and is designed to duplicate the viewing environment of the event such that the audience has the feel of sitting in a loge or box seats. The invention further encompasses a plurality of said modular structures at separate remote locations. The visual effect of the invention is that audience members in the modular structures, when presented with the video images of the event or performance, feel as if they are in attendance at the actual event.