Responsive Video Projection with a Media Server

A media server allows for synchronized, programmed playback to video projectors. Video and still image content is uploaded to the server and can be programmed to play back at designated times and with varying frequency.  Content can be uploaded over the LAN with a web browser or via the ftp protocol or can be copied from a CD or DVD locally at the device.

By utilizing a media server with multiple video projectors, it is possible to synchronize playback between the projectors. While one projector is playing video content of a particular product, another projector can be displaying relevant background information or simply the company logo. When the first projector finishes playing the clip, it can start playing on the second projector. Also if projectors are placed close enough together it is possible to create very wide screen animations with imagery spanning across multiple projectors.

The projectors will be mounted on the ceiling and fitted with short throw lenses to create a large projection for the limited projection distance to the floor (approximately 9’6”). The projected image size will be 94 inches high by 125 inches wide, which will nearly completely fill the height of the carpeted area. The two projectors will be mounted so the projected images butt up together creating an image area nearly 21 feet long.