Design of the next generation visual controller for `live´ environments

Design of the next generation visual controller for `live´ environments

Fuente Aira, E.

Moes, C.C.M. (mentor)
Van Breemen, E.J.J. (mentor)

Industrial Design Engineering

Computer Aided Design Engineering

Master of Science Integrated Product Design

2011-04-13

The quality of visuals is getting more and more important in professional shows and events. Visuals are commonly managed through light consoles and media-servers. However, the control of these devices is complex and not suitable in `live´ situations. `Live´ environments are characterized by the fact that visual compositions are created in real time. The visual artist reacts to the environmental inputs by expression the mood and feelings visually on the stage. Midiator Pulsar is the new generation visual console for `live´ environments. It simplifies and provides a more user-friendly control of light consoles and media-servers. In this way, the new interface enables visual artists to create more appealing compositions in `live ‘situations. The software integrated in the system enables the user to manage all aspects (light and video technologies) of a visual show from a single point of control. Furthermore, the new working principle assists the visual artist by analyzing the environmental inputs and providing visual information. This aids the visual artist when matching visuals and music and helps improving the quality of the entire show. The appearance of Pulsar resembles the design style of the previous products from Midiator but providing a new look. The shape of the new device is clean and simple and consists of straight lines and rounded corners. The color range used in the design is neutral and keeps the overall look clean and minimalistic. The pulsar has been designed considering the hard usage that this kind of equipments suffers during the shows.

visuals
controller

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2012-04-13

Campus only

Student theses

master thesis

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