Visualization pioneer Barco, Kortrijk, Belgium, recently announced that NVIDIA will be utilizing a wide range of Barco solutions to present its breakthrough graphics technologies to more than 25,000 computer graphics and interactive technology professionals at the world’s largest show dedicated to the Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) industry, SIGGRAPH, held July 25-29 in Los Angeles. This innovative exhibit will be the first time NVIDIA has built a 100 percent digital booth, eliminating all printed signage, said the company.
As the premier provider of revolutionary visual computing solutions, NVIDIA will present its latest technology for visualization professionals in an expansive and dramatic booth, featuring its “Quadro Digital Theatre,” said the company. The theatre will showcase presentations from industry-renowned guest speakers as well as company officials. The dynamic stage will employ four of Barco’s next-generation, LED-lit, rear-projection video walls — the OL-721, a 70-inch display cube in a 2x2 format, said the company.
On either side of the stage, two LCD 56-inch displays will be mounted in a portrait configuration to create a unique and compelling backdrop for interactive NVIDIA 3D graphics demos, said the company. A truly “green” product in a low-profile package, the OL series of video walls uses liquid cooling to reduce power consumption and is manufactured using recyclable materials, according to the company. The OL series shows saturated colors, requires low maintenance and is proven in critical 24/7 applications, said the company.
To further enhance the experience, eight 50-inch OL-521 LED-lit, rear-projection displays will also be incorporated into a 4x2 wall displaying interactive 3D graphics demos utilizing the Barco XDS software, said the company. The Barco XDS software is a multi-windowing display management system that can be used to display both mono and stereoscopic sources simultaneously and multiple 2D and 3D sources on the display, said the company. Other Barco products in the booth include six NSL 46-inch LCD displays in a 1x6 format to demonstrate motion graphics digital signage and a Barco Galaxy NW-12 projector with WUXGA resolution and 12,000 lumens, ideal for displaying high-resolution computer graphics, said the company.
“NVIDIA and Barco both have an unwavering commitment to providing the best visualization technology,” said Jeff Brown, general manager, professional solutions group, NVIDIA. “When we began planning our exhibit for SIGGRAPH earlier this year, it was an easy choice to ask Barco to help us create a rich visual experience, with the brightest, sharpest HD resolution imagery possible. Together, our technologies work hand-in-hand to produce a remarkable, immersive environment.”
“We are proud to team up with NVIDIA to create a show-stopping exhibit using our latest solutions, which provide the perfect platform for exhibiting their sheer creativity and technological prowess,” said Hans Dekeyser, vice president, traffic surveillance & monitoring, Barco North America. “It’s truly an honor to be associated with one of the industry’s most respected innovators in the computer graphics industry.”