Digital Projection provides the immersive large-format visualization that the SimVis was looking for

The 4K Laser Insight 20.000 Lumens provides high brightness 3D stereoscopic projection solution and 4K resolution (4.096×2.160) you were looking to visualize on an 11.4 wall×6,4 metre. This equipment adapts to environments where the level of detail and stability of the image are of paramount importance.

The Glasgow School of Simulation and Art Visualization (Glasgow School of Art's School of Simulation and Visualisation – SimVis) focuses its activity on immersive visualization for medical and academic research and business projects.

To respond to its operating environment, the need to renew its projection system was raised by a 3D stereoscopic projection solution of high brightness and 4K resolution. The choice was the 4K Laser Insight system Digital Projection.

“SimVis wanted a projector that provided a higher brightness than the system that had, offering native 4K resolution and 120Hz active stereo output capability. In addition, I had to address the optical requirements for the shooting distance and adapt to the image width of the wall on which the projections that have dimensions of 11.4 were to be made×6,4 meters", comments John Mold, commercial development manager Antycip Simulation, company responsible for carrying out the project.

The 4K Laser Insight offers 12.000 Solid-state lighting lumens with a resolution of 4,096×2,160, and adapts to environments where the level of detail and stability of the image are of paramount importance. The solid-state lighting performance of Digital Projection's Insight 4K ensures high-quality images and limited maintenance, saving time and service costs.

The large size of the projection wall presented difficulties. SimVis wanted to increase quality while increasing the intensity of light to the screen surface. However, you don't want a matrix of multiple projectors with blending technologies to get such a big picture.

“This equipment not only offers a native 4K resolution of 4,096×2.160 but also provides more 'green' credentials, lowers maintenance intervals and longevity of the light source that goes beyond the 20.000 hours. Pixel size was also reduced offering the ability to support picture-in-picture capabilities with up to 4 HD and ensure fantastic color reproduction in the apps", clarifies Jhon Mold.

To allow such a large display from a relatively short distance, a Schneider lens was used. The image corrects its geometry using Anyblend software Vioso to correct the direction on the surface of the screen.

Antycip Simulation engineers performed the installation by placing it on a platform to raise the viewing area as it was not possible to mount it on the ceiling. A Broadberry Cyber Station imager was also installed, with an Nvidia graphics card, to ensure 4K content. Contents that are provided directly through a fiber optic cable.

The solution is completed with an array of more than 20 space ratreo cameras Vicon who use tracking software and radio frequency VR goggles Volfoni to enable 3D capabilities to the public assistant. “RF glasses reduce image brightness, so we can approach the wall without seeing all the pixels, achieving higher quality and resolution".