Pandora's Box is a powerful media server, joining the new generation of digital lighting / video convergence technologies. Using multi-layer technology, its 3D rendering process allows one image layer to be used as a background while layering or fading other images on top. 3D rotation allows keystone correction even at extreme projection angles. Up to 9 separate layers can be created with soft crossfading of layers, variable tilting and zooming of images, RGB colour mixing, an extensive 3D effects library, 3D point-of-view shifting, perspective or orthogonal view selection, and firewire or optional capturecard input.
The LED-Kachel (LED Tile) from Schnick-Schnack Systems is a bright idea for creating backlighting (of scrims and other translucent materials) using lightweight, modular LED matrices. Designed to be mounted a few centimetres behind the backdrop material, the tiles use the latest miniature surface-mounted RGB LEDs which output continuous colour without the primary colours being visible. Via DMX, colours can be controlled in small areas, allowing smooth, flicker-free fades, flashes and colour washes. The panels are available in 10x10 cm or 20x20 cm sizes. The larger panel has a lower pixel density and comes at a lower price, ideal for budget applications.
(Mike Lethby)
