E\T\C UK launches Onlyview

Large format projection specialist E\T\C UK launched the revolutionary new Onlyview software for multi-screen format video projections in the UK last week, over three days of special demonstrations at the Gielgud Theatre in London’s West End.
The event featured a spectacular video show highlighting the attributes of the system, followed by a concise presentation by E\T\C UK’s Ross Ashton outlining Onlyview’s many advantages. This was followed by a work-shopping session led by E\T\C UK’s Andy Joyes, who’s recently come onboard to head the company’s new high powered video projection department. The sessions were rounded off by a popular and informative Q&A.
In addition to the three afternoons of public sessions for the launch, special viewings were organised each morning for key clients and individuals.
Ashton commented: “We tightly targeted invites to the demos and the turnout was excellent. We saw a wide selection of individuals – production mangers, creative directors, producers, technicians, graphics experts - embracing every area of the industry – live events, rock ‘n’ roll, theatre, corporate presentations and television. The reactions were very positive all round”.
Produced by French large projection specialists ETC Audiovisuel, Onlyview is a tool for the easy, real-time creation of multi-screen video projections with automatic control of overlapping and soft edging.
The software has already been used by the French for the last two years on large scale events and product launches including key corporate presentations for Renault and the 2005 MTV Europe Music Awards in Lisbon.
It is the result of an extensive collaboration between E\T\C Audiovisual’s R&D department, their on-site technicians and engineers and various video designers.
The system will be available as a rental only item from E\T\C UK, which will capitalise on its reputation for large scale monumental projection to offer even more creative solutions and avenues to clients.
E\T\C UK is setting up a training programme to enable designers and producers to learn the system, giving the option of developing their own shows entirely in house using Onlyview, returning to E\T\C UK for the hardware and logistics to present the show. Alternatively, E\T\C’s own creative department can produce all the necessary content for clients requiring a full software and hardware package for their show or event.
In addition to Onlyview, E\T\C UK will be offering a range of large scale high powered video projection alongside the traditional PIGI scrolling film projectors.
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