Dataton updates Watchout in its version 5.5 with increased support for media and 3D files

Dataton offers in the version 5.5 Watchout's new features like Watchpax support, Hardware-assisted synchronization, Frame merging, DHCP properties or URL images.

The latest version of Watchout multi-screen display and presentation software 5.5 of Dataton, distributing Control Multimedia, Offers new features such as hardware-assisted synchronization, Combining frames, stereoscopic function, 3D effects, dynamic IP address of individual computers or insertion of URL-based images.

With Watchout it is possible to create images for large screens, whether fixed or dynamic, Also supports video, Animations, sound, Graphics… All combined in one presentation. And it allows you to connect up to a maximum of six screens on the same computer. WATCHOUT also supports QuickTime playback of animation, as well as H.264 video in MOV files.

Among the new features offered by the version 5.5 Dataton Watchout includes stereoscopic playback, 3D effects,Greater live interaction and multiple screens to harness the potential of equipment. With this version it is possible to position and rotate objects in space, enabling three-dimensional motion trajectories, images and videos.

It is also possible to use external sensors, touch panels or tablets for, virtually, control all parameters and make fully interactive presentations. In addition, you can add texts to the Watchout project without using any external program, Defining different styles. Videos can also be included using standard streaming protocols (RTP and RTSP). Another feature is the ability to record DMX512 data from a light table and then play it back.

Stereoscopy playback function takes 3D performance to a new dimension allowing, even, Stereoscopic video. The new version allows you to upload images from a URL, whether you are on a real server on the Internet or local, and you can name a fully qualified cluster group of display equipment that will be used in a show. In addition, Watchout's new server application delivers continuously updated content, as RSS feeds, direct to presentations.

Watchout now supports hardware synchronization provided by some AMD FireGL graphics cards with AMD S400 sync card.

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