ORLANDO — Dataton Watchout version 5 multi-display production and playback system debuted at InfoComm11 in Orlando. Fully scalable, software-based and requiring no proprietary hardware, Watchout already orchestrates still images, animations, graphics, video, sound and live feeds into a single impressive show across multiple display areas, either soft-edge blended or scattered. Version 5’s new features include 3D effects and stage preview, stereoscopic playback, more interaction and multiple outlets.
3D Effects And Stage Preview
Prominent among the upgraded feature set is a new 3D Effects and Stage Preview option. WATCHOUT version 5 lets you position and rotate all media objects in 3D space. What’s more, with 3D motion paths images and video fly through space any way you want. The preview can be rotated to view the stage from the most appropriate vantage point, all while staying true to the simplicity and ease of use that’s the hallmark of Watchout.
Stereoscopic Playback
Still on the 3D theme, version 5 is also the first iteration of Watchout to offer seamless Stereoscopic Playback. Since Watchout already knows about all the 3D aspects of any presentation through its award-winning user interface, stereoscopic projection comes along for the ride, with little or no additional production effort.
More Interaction
Version 5 also allows shows driven by Watchout to be opened up to more interaction, allowing users to not only position, rotate and move all media objects in 3D, but also for these tools to be used interactively. Watchout understands virtually any kind of device or external system, allowing you to connect sensors and control sources – like iPads – directly to on-screen elements such as images, video, live feeds and more.
Multiple Outputs
Watchout is also keeping pace with the latest developments in computer and graphics hardware. Version 5 now offers support for multi-head output cards, meaning that up to six displays can now be driven off one suitably equipped computer, all using a single Watchout license.
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