Arkaos

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ABOUT
ARKAOS
ARKAOS IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF TECHNOLOGY
FOR LIVE VISUAL PERFORMANCES
The company develops visual synthesizers that trigger and manipulate graphic content for display on large screens
at events, concerts, clubs and much more.
Founded in 1996, ArKaos started as a software company but today it also develops unique hardware media
servers that delivers an unrivalled performance in speed, effects and manipulation of simultaneous high-deinition
videostreams.
Lately, ArKaos engineers have also invented Kling-Net, a revolutionary protocol allowing the distribution of realtime video data to remote display devices, such as LEDs or LED panels, over Ethernet..
A few references..
Concerts, Tours and Festivals
Clubs
Tiësto Kaleïdoscope Tour and Club Life Tour, Ferry Corsten,
Chayanne “No Hay Imposibles” Tour, Night of The Proms,
Milk Inc Blackout, The Killers Battle Born Tour, Jane’s Addiction
(Lollapalooza Festival), Neon Judgement, Cradle Of Filth, Archive,
Mayday, United Against Malaria, Rosenstolz, Herbert Grönemeyer
Tour, Tokio Hotel, AHA Frogenpark, Robin Gibb, Dieter Thomas
Kuhn & Band, Seal Copenhagen, Live 8 London, Pukkelpop,
Stereosonic, De Phazz Natural-Fake Tour, Glastonbury Festival,
Youssou N’Dour & Guests, Wang Lee Hom, DJ Bobo Pirates of
Dance Tour, Voltt Loves Summer, Reverze, Hennesy Artistry KL, ..
World of Nightlife (Graz), Zouk Club (Kuala Lumpur), Club
Transmediale (Berlin), Belly Up (Aspen), Mix Club (Paris), V.I.P.
Room (St. Tropez), NOXX Antwerp ..
Television
China INMTV (King Bonn) Awards, Australian Idol, Australia’s Got
Talent, Australian Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, Benissimo,
NRL Footy Show Finale, Big Brother Australia, MTV European
Music Awards, The Brit Awards, STC Television Studios in Abu
Dhabi, Manchester United Stadium Television Studios, Channel4
Paralympics TV Studio, ITV BTCC Final Opener, Euro 2012 ITV
Poland, ..
Multinational Clients
Dubai International Film Festival, Shanghai 14th FINA World
Championships Opening Ceremony, Aria Resort New Year
Party (Las Vegas), Shenzhen City New Year’s Eve Celebration
2011, Games of the Small States of Europe opening ceremony,
Wankdorf Stadium opening ceremony, Scout Jamboree, Cullberg
Ballet World Tour, Ball der Künste, Art On Ice, Beijing Tsinghua
University Centenary Celebration, ...
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MEDIAMASTER
PRODUCT RANGE
MediaMaster is a software solution for professional control
of real-time video and effects that has been speciically
developed for desk operators and lighting designers.
It is also probably the most affordable media server
software on the market thanks to its upgradable license
system: start with MediaMaster Express for simple control
of your show through DMX or MIDI and later when you
need it, upgrade to MediaMaster Pro for the difference
and get access to full ixture control mode and advanced
compatibility with professional lighting desks.
But no matter what your choice is, there is no compromise
on the quality. Both versions are built around ArKaos’ latest
generation of technology, embarking our multi-threaded
graphics engine which delivers blistering performance by
taking advantage of multi-core machines.
Miguel Bosé
Papitwo World Tour
2013–2014
Design & programming:
Alain Corthout
Theatre Mode
Fixture Mode
The Theatre mode interface of MediaMaster allows to prepare
a visual show without the programming of a lighting desk. All
parameters for visuals and effects are available to be edited in
visual presets. Those can then be triggered via DMX, MIDI or
computer keyboard.
In Fixture Mode, you get full parameter control for each layer,
directly from your lighting desk. The support for MSEX, that allows
you to preview your thumbnails on your console screen only makes
it easier. No iddling around with the mouse anymore..
Cue Player
The new Cue Player is an important addition for users who require
reliable, accurate playback of visual sequences, for example, on
shows or installations requiring repeated automated playback.
The Cue Player is built on top of MediaMaster’s Theater Mode
interface and can also be driven by Time Code as required.
The Fixture Mode, combined with the other great features from
MediaMaster Pro, turns any powerful computer into a professional
Media Server that will let you program the most advanced shows
in a really easy way, directly from your lighting desk.
“Working with Alpha Channels and the impressive audio-generated content that reacts exactly with the music is a real
improvement to our show. The real-time effects give some very dynamic and exciting new ways to play back live cameras
on the screens. But most importantly, MediaMaster is rock stable; at this point we have done about 50 shows and it has
never failed on us.”
Koen De Puysseleir, LD - Tiësto Taour
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Tiësto at Stereosonic
LD: Koen De Puysseleir
Photo © Dean Hammer
Common features
• Independent video layers (8 in Express, 12 in Pro)
• Advanced Graphic engine: Fully hardware accelerated and
Multi-threaded on multi-core CPUs
• Optimized for HD movies, HD output support
• Internal MPEG2-MPEG4 codec for enhanced reliability
• Intuitive user interface
• 60+ effects
• 50+ text animations
• Audio Visualization Generators
• Media library of 255 folders and 255 visuals
• Multiple video inputs (PCI card, FireWire DV / HDV, USB, etc.)
• Cue Player (in Theatre mode)
Version Comparison
Express
Pro
8
12
Theatre Mode
Yes
Yes
Fixture Mode
No
Yes
LED Mapper
Yes
Yes
Kling-Net Mapper
Yes
Yes
Video Mapper
No
Yes
ArKaos Hub
No
Yes
Geometrical Correction
Basic
Advanced
Soft Edge
Basic
Advanced
Optional Dongle
Yes
Yes
Cue Player (in Theatre mode)
Yes
Yes
Layers
• Total control of your media: 3D position/ rotation, movie
speed, color levels, etc.
• Master brightness-contrast, keystone, volume, Soft Edge
• Multi-Screen and Wide-Screen with soft-edge
• Support of all common media formats (AVI, MPEG, QuickTime
MOV, Flash, WMV, picture iles etc)
• Supports mixing audio from your video loops
• Global audio volume control through DMX
• Support for Quartz Composer .qtz iles as Sources and Effects
(Mac OS X only)
• Support for Actionscript3 in Flash animations and Flash Texts
• Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Mac OSX compatible
New protection system
The new system gives you the lexibility to activate and deactivate
your product, so that you can move your license from one
machine to another. This activation system requires an occasional
connection to the internet to maintain the license activated.
If you want to always move your license with you, we also offer
an optional license dongle. You then can instantly activate any
prepared machine or even switch live during a show to another
machine with our unique hot swapping feature. The software
reacts instantly if you plug your license dongle to switch from
demo mode to activated mode.
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MEDIAMASTER
PRODUCT RANGE
TV studio - Abu Dhabi Media Company
/ Endemol ME
Technology partner: Shock Solutions
MEDIAMASTER EXPRESS
MediaMaster Express is all you need to quickly setup a show that includes video.
If you have basic needs of DMX or MIDI synchronization but still want to beneit from
the powerful media management and eficient media playback of MediaMaster, the
Express edition is your best choice.
Prepare your visual show in the software itself simply by dragging and dropping
visuals and effects on the interface, then take control of your visual presets with a few
channels on your lighting desk or notes on a MIDI controller.
Simply put, it’s the easiest media server
software that ever existed.
Main features
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Control video layers with a few DMX dimmers or MIDI notes
Work on a single DMX universe or MIDI channel
Drag & Drop visuals directly on the main interface
Organize your shows with up to 64 patches of 64 cells
Control up to 3 parameters per cell via DMX or MIDI
Optional fade time on trigger
LED Mapper and Kling-Net Mapper included
Cue Player in Theatre mode
System requirements (PC)
• OS:
• Processor:
Windows™ XP, Vista, 7 or 8
Pentium™ IV 2Ghz,
Core Duo 1.83Ghz recommended
• RAM:
1GB, 2GB recommended
• Media Player: QuickTime™ 7 (and up),
Adobe FlashPlayer™ 9 (and up),
DirectX™ 9.0c (and up)
Control interface
System requirements (Mac)
• Computer keyboard
• Any MIDI controller compatible with your system
• Any DMX lighting desk
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Processor:
RAM:
Media Player:
Mac OS X 10.5 (and up)
Any Intel Mac, Core Duo 1.83Ghz (and up)
1GB, 2GB recommended
QuickTime™ 7 (and up),
Adobe FlashPlayer™ 9 (and up)
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The Killers - Battle Born Tour
LD: Steven Douglas
Photo © Torey Mundkowsky
MEDIAMASTER PRO
MediaMaster Pro will turn any powerful computer into a full-ledged professional media
server capable of running live or programmed video shows in sync with music and light.
It comes with all the features from MediaMaster Express but adds DMX ixtures
management, advanced geometry correction, video mapping through multiple outputs,
support for MSEX allowing thumbnails preview and live output to the console screens..
All you need to program and control large shows from any popular lighting desk.
Easily create a huge projection seamlessly spanning across several screens, setup a pixel
precise display with any coniguration of LED panels in just a few clicks, modify effect
parameters live from your console or setup a complete pre-programmed visual show;
you can do it all with MediaMaster Pro, it’s the Swiss Knife of media server software!
Main features
System requirements (PC)
• Includes all the features from MediaMaster Express
• MSEX Compatible: thumbnails preview and live output on your
MSEX compatible lighting desk
• 3 available ixtures: micro, tiny and full
• Geometric Correction & Soft Edge Settings per Output
• Supports ixtures customization to add new effects
• Video Mapper, LED Mapper and Kling-Net Mapper included
• Cue Player in Theatre mode
• OS:
• Processor:
Control interface
• Computer keyboard
• Any MIDI controller compatible with your system
• Any DMX lighting desk
OS: Windows™ XP, Vista, 7 or 8
Pentium™ IV 2Ghz,
Core Duo 1.83Ghz recommended
• RAM:
1GB, 2GB recommended
• Media Player: QuickTime™ 7 (and up),
Adobe FlashPlayer™ 9 (and up),
DirectX™ 9.0c (and up)
System requirements (Mac)
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Processor:
RAM:
Media Player:
Mac OS X 10.5 (and up)
Any Intel Mac, Core Duo 1.83Ghz (and up)
1GB, 2GB recommended
QuickTime™ 7 (and up),
Adobe FlashPlayer™ 9 (and up)
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Car presentation Pro Light + Sound 2013
LMP Booth
Geometrical Correction & Soft Edge
Video Mapper
MediaMaster Pro makes it incredibly easy to project video on nonplanar surfaces; you can do it all from the Geometrical Correction
tab in the application’s Preference window.
The geometrical correction and Soft Edging operates directly by
transforming the output of MediaMaster, and so works on top of
both Simple and Fixture mode. Several test patterns and grids
are available to help precisely align your visuals or real-time video
content over non- planar or curved screens.
MediaMaster Pro’s advanced geometrical correction, combined
with pixel-precise edge blending per output will let you easily
achieve even the most complex screen setups.
The ArKaos Video Mapper is an extension for MediaMaster Pro
which allows easy mapping of video onto irregularly shaped
surfaces and through multiple outputs. Designed to let you setup
mapping projects in very short times, it makes it incredibly simple
to low visuals around complex objects with just a few clicks.
Once you launch the extension, MediaMaster Pro will send the
output from each layer to virtual “surfaces” that can be scaled,
deformed, and assigned to any physical output. One output can
display a full screen visual or a composition of several mapped
visuals; output to a video projector and you can map the surfaces
to any physical volume (like objects or building).
LED Mapper
The LED Mapper extension for MediaMaster allows mapping
of the server’s video output directly to any coniguration of LED
panels, without the need of using expensive hardware to convert
video signal (VGA or DVI) into DMX signal.
Pixel colors or intensity are sent directly from the media server
to the panels through the ArtNet protocol (DMX over Ethernet)
which, if needed, can easily be converted into a standard DMX
signal using simple Ethernet-DMX node. The LED Mapper
extension can import your own mapping of LED devices into
MediaMaster, making it possible to control many of them from a
single MediaMaster server (the only limitation being the 256 DMX
universes).
Main features
• Fast and intuitive user
interface
• Personalities for most common
• LED ixtures on the market
• Easy custom ixture design
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Fast and intuitive user interface
Full management of display speciications (resolution / frequency)
Supports output to multiple video cards
Easy to use deformable surfaces (rectangles, grids, triangles)
Each surface can have an optional mask
Surface cropping, allows to select a part of the layer output
Surface grouping, to send one layer to many surfaces
Full undo / redo implementation
Import and export your mapping
Works with MediaMaster Pro (Simple Mode or Fixture Mode)
Mac and PC compatible
• Drive RGB, RGBl (level/intensity) and level only
ixtures like bulbs and
dimmers
• Extremely lexible and
eficient programming
• Mac and PC compatible
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MEDIA SERVERS FAMILY
The ArKaos Media Servers are designed for those looking for
a high performance turnkey solution to seamlessly run realtime video shows. They are the result of the latest research
made by ArKaos in terms of raw performance but also
structural strength, vibration and heat tolerance. The ArKaos
Media Servers are built to deliver outstanding performance,
stability and durability.
These powerful systems embark a vast library of high quality
digital media from the world’s best visual content providers
and a fast recovery system by Acronis which allows extremely
simple reset of the server from the boot menu.
They are pre-conigured to work directly with all market
leading DMX lighting desks.
Everything has been done so you just have to plug and play.
ArKaos Stadium servers
Stage Server
The Stage Server is a perfect solution for live entertainment,
theatre, educational, audio-visual and worship applications.
Available with MediaMaster Express or MediaMaster Pro
and two full HD outputs, it’s your perfect partner to produce
smooth visuals that can be controlled over MIDI / DMX or just
your keyboard.
Studio Server
The Studio Server runs Full HD video on up to four EDID
managed outputs and comes standard with one HD-SDI input
and fast SSD drives.
The custom made case features a very convenient display
on the front which allows using the server without having to
connect any additional screen. A large LED strip conveniently
provides a quick visual feedback on the server’s state of
operation at any time.
Shock-resistant up to 2G. Heat tested. Providing easy access
to fans and dust ilters. It’s totally road ready.
Stadium Server
The Stadium server is an incredibly powerful system designed
as a top of the line solution for professional Lighting Designers.
It offers six EDID managed outputs, two HD-SDI inputs and
doubles the amount of storage space.
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MEDIA SERVERS
SERVER COMPARISON TABLE
I/O Speciications
Interface output
Output
Stage Server
Studio Server
Stadium Server
1 (VGA/DVI/HDMI/DP)
1 (VGA/DVI/HDMI)
1 (VGA/DVI/HDMI)
2 (VGA/DVI/HDMI)
4 (DVI/HDMI)
6 (DVI/HDMI)
EDID Management
No
Yes
Yes
Input (Standard)
No
1 x HD-SDI
2 x HD-SDI
Input (Upgrade)
Up to 2x HD-SDI or 2 x DVI
Up to 4 x HD-SDI & 2 x DVI
Up to 4 x HD-SDI & 2 x DVI
2 x Full HD
4 x Full HD
6 x Full HD
Output resolution
DMX- 5- pin connectors
Yes
Yes
Yes
Firewire 400/800/e-sata
No
Yes
Yes
4x USB 3.0 + 4x USB 2
2x USB 3.0 + 4x USB 2
2x USB 3.0 + 4x USB 2
No
Yes
Yes
2
2
2
SSD 256 Gb
SSD 128 Gb
SSD 128 Gb
No
SSD 256 Gb
SSD 480 Gb
Express / Pro
Pro
Pro
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB
Balanced audio in/out (XLR)
Network
Storage
System Drive
Separate Data Drive
Software
MediaMaster
CuePlayer (in Theatre mode)
LED Mapper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Kling-Net Mapper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (Pro version only)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Layers Full HD
3
Up to 12
Up to 12
Layers HD
5
12
12
Yes (Pro version only)
Yes
Yes
Control Display (front panel)
No
Yes
Yes
LED Strip (front panel)
No
Yes
Yes
Video Mapper
Acronis Backup System
Soft-Edge / Geometrical
Correction
Control
DMX / MIDI / Keyboard
Yes
Yes
Yes
ArtNet / MA-Net
Yes
Yes
Yes
107-240V auto switching
107-240V auto switching
107-240V auto switching
No
Yes
Yes
Hardware
Voltage
Professional Connectors
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LEDMASTER
JUST 3 STEPS AWAY FROM YOUR
FULL LEDSHOW
LedMaster is a all-in-one solution to run LED light shows for
everyone. Originally designed around Kling-Net this fast and
easy application will take your LEDshow to the next level.
1-2-3 GO
Designed in a very smart way this LED control
application allows you to do much more then just RGB.
Designed in 3 steps, it is fast and easy to use and will
do most of the coniguration automatically for you.
Mapping mode
Your Kling-Net device will be automatically recognized by the software, after which you can place them on the grid. By using KlingNet, you can forget about Art-Net, DMX, nodes, addressing and
everything else. It is all done for you. When mapping the devices on
the grid we allow you to make virtual groups of devices called Zones.
These will make your setup even more easy and lexible.
Performance mode
Live performance is the key to the show. Trigger the scenes you created live, automatically, random or sequentially. You have all the options
available to create the show that you prefer. Our easy beat detection
make sure that every look will be different with none repeated throughout your evening and all will be adapted to the atmosphere created.
Scene programming mode
The programming mode allows you to create scenes in a very simple
way. You can use our Live Pattern Generator or you can use imported
visuals from your own library.
Timeline based
Our Timeline based function means you can easily pre-program your
full show, but of course you can also go for live interaction to make you
show completely interactive.
Live pattern generators
Using our completely new Live Pattern Generators will allow you to have
hard edged visuals on the smallest or biggest LED installations. Forget
about buying expensive visuals or the headache of creating them yourself.
We will generate them live for you, based on the mapping you have made.
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KLING-NET
A REVOLUTIONARY PLUG-AND-PLAY
PROTOCOL FOR LED DEVICES
ArKaos has designed the Kling-Net protocol to allow the distribution
of real-time video data to remote display devices, such as LEDs or LED
panels, over Ethernet.
Gouden Schoen 2014, award show Belgium
Design: Never Fear Shadows (Michiel Milbou/
Kristof Devriese)
LED lighting for everyone!
Many basic and irst time users are afraid of using LED lighting because of the complexity of networking
and control issues. Using and networking LED lighting has required a high level of technical knowledge
which has been a deterent for many. We wanted to remove all this complexity and replace it with an
easy protocol which automatically takes care of the magic numbers for the user!
The purpose of Kling-Net is:
• To allow the automatic coniguration and connection of display
devices to a computer
• To add some ‘intelligence’ into display devices, which enables auto
coniguration
• To ensure a perfect time synchronization of multiple display devices
• To avoid using expensive hardware video converters to send video
to display devices
• To allow the creation of an heterogenic network of display devices
from different manufacturers, which can all be controlled from one
computer
Added Intelligence = Simplicity = Economy
Simpler than ever
Kling-Net uses a Media Server to do all the work, making
operation simpler than ever. It adds a layer of ‘intelligence’ to
even the most simple LED device, enabling it to talk directly to
the Media Server. This then enables the LED devices to conigure
themselves automatically, removing the need for complicated
setup processes.
Auto Coniguration
Kling-Net’s auto coniguration capabilities allow a large range of
devices to be controlled by the same Media Server, thus avoiding
the painful process of creating and matching proiles between the
Media Server and each individual device.
Because the Media Server performs the image clipping and
transformation then outputs the correct pixel format, the work to
be done by the display device is minimal. And since the Media
Server does all the work, your video can play at a smooth 60 FPS.
Kling-Net brings LED lighting within reach of the smallest clubs
and venues by making it less technical and less expensive. LED
lighting is now easy to use and cost effective; thanks to the KlingNet protocol you no longer have to use expensive devices to
obtain sophisticated control.
Universal Application
Kling-Net has been designed to work with mostly any manufacturers’ LED products. It relies on a source code which is capable of
transforming even the most simple LED device into an intelligent
Kling-Net device.
Licencing Kling-Net
Kling-Net can be embedded in any manufacturer’s product under
licence from ArKaos. Since it was launched at PLASA 2011, the
Kling-Net protocol has been adopted by major brands from the
Show & Lighting market such as Chauvet, Elation or Highlite.
If you are manufacturing LED devices and would like to add Kling-Net
support to your products, contact us and let us know about your project!
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Ch. de Waterloo 198 - 1640 Rhode-Saint-Genèse - Belgium
P +32 2 340 86 86
F +32 2 340 86 87
contact@arkaos.net
www.arkaos.net
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