Barco and Orad offer real-time interaction on large, high-resolution studio backdrops

Larger-surface, higher-resolution backdrops
Barco's OV-D2 video walls have been integrated with Orad's new PowerWall solution. The PowerWall turnkey system is based on the industry proven HDVG platform that provides a 4k resolution output from a single box. PowerWall outputs four separate 1080i SDI signals that can be combined in the video wall environment to give a total resolution of 3840x2160 pixels or 7680x1080 pixels. The HD outputs are converted into DVI and can be displayed on a 2x2 high-resolution video wall. On Barco's OV-D2 video wall systems, each HD output can be further looped through and scaled across multiple projectors. This means that Orad's PowerWall can present a framelocked image across a 16-cube OV-D2 video wall.

Barco's OV-D2 video wall series features the unique Sense6 sensor technology which ensures uniform colors and brightness over time and across the entire screen. The video wall's high resolution rear-projection modules support 3200 K color temperature to match with the studio lighting. They provide excellent on-camera performance with full GenLock capability and offer wide viewing angles for maximum flexibility of camera positions.

Interaction on high-resolution backdrops
Barco's OVTS-50 display wall touch system has also been combined with Orad's PowerWall interactive Module. The combination of both products will allow presenters to better interact with high-resolution backdrop content, for example by triggering animations.

Barco's OVTS-50 Display Wall Touch System features high-precision touch screen technology from SMART Technologies which enables intuitive finger tip interaction on large-area video wall content. The technology is an add-on product integrated at the bottom of the video wall screen. The OVTS-50 system delivers unmatched accuracy and responsiveness and ensures real-time interaction on Barco's 50-inch video wall cubes.

About Orad Hi-Tec Systems
Orad Hi-Tec Systems is a world leading provider of real time 3D broadcast graphics solutions, including news, channel branding, sports production and enhancement, special events, virtual studios, and virtual advertisement. Orad's compelling solutions streamline production workflow, enhance viewer experience and improve production value. Founded in 1993, Orad is a public company listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (OHT). For more information, visit www.orad.tv

About Barco
Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops visualization products for a variety of selected professional markets. Barco has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Barco (NYSE Euronext Brussels: BAR) is active in more than 90 countries with about 3500 employees worldwide. Barco posted sales of 725 million euro in 2008.

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