Belgium-based Arkaos is a world-leading provider of technology for live visual performances. Since 1996, Arkaos has developed visual synthesizers that trigger and manipulate graphic content that can be displayed on large screens at events, concerts, clubs or wherever visual information is required. When it comes to media manipulation software, Arkaos is one of Europe's leading names in clubs and rental companies.
"Video is becoming integrated with lighting and lighting control at a rapid rate and it is important that we provide appropriate solutions for our customers' needs" says Show Technology managing director, Emmanuel Ziino. "Our team is dedicated in working with cutting edge technology which companies like Arkaos deliver. The product makes a great addition to our existing range of avant-garde products".
Arkaos' mission is to bring visuals to the world of music and entertainment, by developing tools that create videos to music or produce visual shows at performances. Arkaos' vision is to be the leading developer of technology that integrates and synchronizes video and music, or visual shows and live performances. "This is a very strong and focused mission and vision statement and after meeting with the people at Arkaos I was very impressed," continues Emmanuel.
Arkaos is a world leading developer of real-time visual processing technologies, developing visual synthesizers that allow the triggering and manipulation of still and video graphics in real-time. At the core of its products is the Arkaos Engine, which has been continuously refined over the years. It runs on both PC and Mac, and is essential to the superior performance of the Arkaos products. The Arkaos technology incorporates formats such as Windows Media Video, Quicktime, Shockwave Flash and more.
With the use of a "video in" compliant video card the Arkaos system also allows interaction with a live feed of video from a camera or external device such as a DVD or video player.
(Lee Baldock)
