Planar CarbonLight VX: Led visualization for virtual production in camera

The new generation of screens Led CarbonLight VX of planar improves its offer for virtual studios with optimal image quality and versatility, taking another step in the production of realistic content on display.

The manufacturer planar has presented the series of screens CarbonLight VX, qualified as the new generation of Led display solutions, optimized to respond to the needs of the growing virtual production (Vp) and the market of extended reality (Xr).

With a patented and lightweight carbon fiber construction, The Series Planar CarbonLight VX of led video of thin pixel supports installations in walls, indoor ceilings and floors. Ideal versatility and flexibility than VP applications, Current XR and transmission need, with exceptional visual performance in the camera.

This includes environments that span movie scenarios, streaming studios and entertainment venues, as well as educational and corporate facilities.

Planar Studios Initiative

Presented as part of the initiative Planar Studios (more data in Digital AV), the CarbonLight VX series reinforces the latest and advanced selection of Led display systems of the manufacturer, bringing the performance and capabilities that today's XR and VP professionals need to create realistic on-screen content.

Based on its renowned and popular range of CarbonLight displays, the VX series offers vp and XR customers Led display solutions that support a wide range of sizes and configurations, providing a flexibility so far not feasible in virtual studies.

"We are committed not only to promoting the state of the art for the world's most visionary content and story creators, but that this will be more accessible and impactful for more customers in more markets.", affirms the vp. Executive of Planar, Adam Schmidt.

the Led videowall are currently a critical element in VP and XR applications in studios, “and the CarbonLight VX series separates Planar from the rest, he adds., both for delivering best-in-class visual performance and for its unmatched deployment versatility, addressing the needs of the creative and technical professionals of today and tomorrow".

Versions and configuration

The new CarbonLight VX series, which begins to be marketed this July through Planar's global network of distributors, it has two lines of Led screen: VX CLI and VX CLF, designed to integrate seamlessly and easily with VP and XR stages.

In the case of Planar CarbonLight CLI VX, supports configurations and installations of videowall Led pendants, wall mounted, independent and curved, plus other unique creations that are meant to help smaller scenarios look bigger.

This includes 90º corners, which are possible thanks to the beveled edges of this series. It also allows customers to remove and install cabinets anywhere within the videowall without interrupting the overall design.

Available in pixel sizes of 1,9 and 2,6 Mm, Planar CarbonLight CLI VX series features models with controllers from supplier Brompton VP.

“Working with the Planar team to bring Brompton's leading virtual production processing features to the innovative new Planar CarbonLight VX series has been a truly positive and collaborative experience. Rob Fowler, director of business development at Brompton Technology-. We share the development of pioneering technologies that deliver unsurpassed performance, allowing us to present a complete and reliable solution that supports customer demand in the VP and XR markets”.

The Planar CarbonLight CLI VX series also features models with VP controllers from Colorlight, and as indicated by your customer service manager, Gary Tong: “our integration results in impeccable image quality and improved viewing experiences, that allow VP and XR professionals to take their projects to new heights".

With optimal image quality, Planar CarbonLight CLI VX series features compatibility Hdr, improved thermal management and uniformity, accurate yet flexible color management and a wide range of colors for greater compatibility, including color space DCI-P3 with the Planar CarbonLight CLI VX model 1,9.

This series also includes high frequency of Led update (of 3.840 hz) to support smooth movement and offers frame rates, that go since 24 to 144 hz, to ensure compatibility with various camera configurations.

In addition to offering superior image performance in the person's studio and screen, Planar CarbonLight CLI VX series narrow pixel spaces support close viewing distances, allowing the audience to view content at a distance of 4,2 meters without seeing any individual pixels on the screen.

“Planar gave me the opportunity to meet the new CarbonLight CLI VX series when it was still being developed, he recalls. AJ Wedding, director and co-founder of Orbital Virtual Studios-. A few months later provide our opinion, the company presented a solution that is perfect for presenting the realistic content that our company needs to bring to life the most imaginative visions of companies".

The new line of led videowall also presents a common cathode architecture to consume less energy and heat, with high-strength carbon fiber frames and brackets for quick and easy assembly.

For its part, the new CarbonLight CFL VX series features a pixel pitch 2,6 Mm and can be used to create a continuous, high-resolution visual canvas for scenes in the camera, virtually expanding physical environments.

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