PresentationPRO is a compact, reliable system that simplifies the task of supporting professional quality visual presentations, live events, corporate
boardrooms, and church services. PresentationPRO-II is offered in two configurations: The PresentationPRO-II SDI and the PresentationPRO-II HD. PresentationPRO-II combines an eight input universal analog video router, Barco's high performance proprietary Athena scaler, and a full-featured control panel in a single integrated package. The eight universal analog inputs accept standard component and composite analog video formats (NTSC, PAL), computer resolutions up to UXGA, analog HD formats including 720p, 1080I, 1080p, and Plasma display resolutions. The Barco Athena scaler features 1:1
pixel sampling, motion adaptive de-interlacing for both standard and high definition sources, 3:2 and 2:2 pull down detection, low video delay and
Aspect ratio correction. The operator can also capture and store three images for use as full-screen LOGO image, background or down stream key source.
PresentationPRO-II also features an SDI and DVI input. The DVI input provides a dedicated unscaled high-resolution background or downstream key source
(DSK). On PresentationPRO-II HD, an HD-SDI input replaces the SDI input. Output resolutions supported include computer resolutions up to 1920x1200,
Progressive HDTV resolutions including 720p, 1080p, and Plasma display resolutions in both analog and DVI formats
Barco Lighting Systems
Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops visualization solutions for a variety of selected professional markets: medical imaging, media & entertainment, infrastructure & utilities, traffic & transportation, defense & security, education & training and corporate AV.
In these markets Barco offers user-friendly imaging products that optimize productivity and business efficiency. Its innovative hard- and software solutions integrate all aspects of the imaging chain, from image acquisition and processing to image display and management.
Barco has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, America and Asia-Pacific. The company (NYSE, Euronext Brussels: BAR) is active in more than 90 countries and employs 3,500 staff worldwide. In 2008 Barco posted sales of 742 million euro.
Used Video Processors and Mixers
A video processor, sometimes called a vision mixer, is used for professional compositing of video sources or the selection of video sources, in a similar fashion to the way audio streams are mixed and matched with a mixing console.
This video processor technology is normally used in TV studios, video editing bays and production trucks or studios, in the production of TV shows, theatrical shows and concerts. Video processor is actually a term more commonly used in the United States â?? in Europe and other English speaking countries, the terms video or vision mixer are preferred. The operator of a video processor will generally be called a technical director in all countries however.
The technical director will use the video processor to generate multiple transitions of video sources, such as pattern swipes or dissolves. The video processor can also be used to create color signals (or mattes) and carry out keying operations. As such, most video processors are geared towards professional use, and feature either a Serial Digital Interface (in the case of digital models) or component video connections (in the case of analog models).
A digital video processor is normally used for linear video editing in live TV, in conjunction with video servers and video tape recordings. For other uses, such as video presentations, VJing and small productions involving the use of multiple cameras, an analog video processor is still fairly common.
