2009 Oscar Pool

The 10 Million Pixel Video Wall

June 17th, 2008
Written By: Marina Antunes

Home video isn’t what it used to be. We’ve moved from Beta to Blu-Ray and tube TV to HD LCD, plasma and projectors but as has been discussed around here, nothing is quite the same good old film projection. Like it or not, at some point filmmakers will make the move and perhaps this is a peek at the future we can expect.

On June 8th, the Comcast Center opened it’s doors in Philadelphia and aside from instantly becoming the tallest building in the city, the building offers something akin to a marvel: a 10 million pixel video wall located in the building’s lobby.

Pixel Wall at Comcast Centre

Built by Barco, the wall cost $22million to design, construct and install and features:

1. the largest four-millimeter LED screen in the world, measuring 83.3ft x 25.4ft

2. 10 million pixels mounted in a seamless flat array - that’s 5 times the resolution of high-definition tv, and

3. an automated control room, home to 27′000 gigabytes of information, six dx-700 led digitizers, seven encore video processors and three matrixpro routers

The result is a stunning screen which appears to have picture perfect quality.

Pixel Wall at Comcast Centre

It appears that this is an attraction all on its own that has been dubbed “The Comcast Experience” and from the tidbits of video and photos I’ve seen, it’s really something to be experienced. Thanks to Deputy Dog for the heads up on this amazing screen and be sure to head over there for more amazing photos and video clips of “the show”.

Who knew I’d have a reason to go to Philadelphia?

2 response about The 10 Million Pixel Video Wall »

  1. The wall was actually built by David Niles, Barco provides only certain hardware that makes up the wall.

    http://www.nilescreative.com

    Comment by midtown — June 19, 2008 @ 4:05 pm

  2. For a peek at the rest of the new Comcast Tower:

    http://www.zavesmith.com/projects/galleries/comcast/

    Enjoy!

    Sincerely,

    Zave Smith
    http://www.zavesmith.com

    Comment by Zave Smith — June 20, 2008 @ 4:28 am

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