ROE Visual has introduced Obsidian, an LED display intentionally designed with in-camera use in mind.
Since the success—and subsequent boom in LED volumes—from the Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, the ICVFX landscape has demanded greater requirements from manufacturers. ROE Visual has received and evaluated feedback from the market to ensure that Obsidian directly fulfills many of the needs posed by directors, cinematographers, and technicians who work directly with LED displays on set.
Obsidian was imagined with working LED stages in mind, from semi-permanent to permanent installations. The panel’s reinforced frame design allows for the removal of LED modules at any time, facilitating the creation of access holes for additional equipment, such as lighting fixtures or props. The access point can be created up to 2m wide and 2m high or more. The Obsidian LED structure can be extended with an access platform of adjustable height to create access for technicians who need to work on the volume.
The film-centric panel boasts a fine 2.6 mm pixel pitch and stands out for its non-reflectivity and patented deep-black masking technology which allows the panel’s surface to reach new levels of darkness. The advanced 2500-nit brightness represents in a contrast of 16,000:1, making it suitable for ICVFX work. Other adages include flip-chip LED and richer grayscales that enhance the content output and colour fidelity.
Keeping mindful of users’ carbon footprints, ROE improved the energy consumption capabilities of the LED panel. Obsidian uses 50% less energy than a traditional LED panel at the same brightness (220-watt max / 110-watt average), reducing studio spend and increasing product life.
In addition to this energy-saving measure, the indoor panel has an IP63 rating for surface waterproofing, making it adaptable for on-set requirements.
