Control Room Video wall planning can be intimidating, especially if it's your first. There are many variables to consider, but it's easy to impress your audience with preparation. You have to decide on the right design and installation to captivate your customers visually. Before you start planning, here are some things you should know.
What is a Control Room Video Wall?
This is a huge LED display made of many video screens fixed together. The hardware and software enable seamless functioning of the screens acquiring dynamic and static content and controls when and where the content appears on the Control room video wall.
How Does it Work?
The software consists of a media server and processor. The media server is a computer that stores the content and has a user interface to help you control the video appearance. The server sends a video signal to the processor associated with the LED wall. The processor converts the signal into content that the wall listens to and sends it to the designated location. And just like that, your video wall is complete.
What You Need To Know
- Plan on Hardware
The kind of content you want to display will determine your choice of hardware. If you want to display a simple train schedule or incorporate images, you must choose hardware that aligns with your needs. The image must be high resolution, while the message should be clear. An artistic layout is best if you want to leave an impact, while a grid layout is best for simple and clear messaging.
- Plan on Mounting
As you mount the displays, ensure there is space for cooling. Overheating can cause lagging and malfunction of the displays. Ensure the support can hold the displays. Arrange the displays in a shape that captures your viewers' attention. While rectangular and triangular arrangements are simple and easy to mount, they are common and boring. Be more creative with display shaping if you want a wow effect.
- Plan on Connectivity
Cabling and connection can make or break your video wall. Ensure you have the right cables for the displays. Decide on where to place your media server. It can be at the video wall location or the control room. You can use a wireless network for connectivity if it's at the wall location. If it's in the control room, you'll need ethernet cables.
- Address Operational Concerns
You need to have a team for your operations. Decide on who does the content updates and at what intervals. Since it's done through a user interface, choose a trustworthy individual. You can also have a custom-made interface to ensure the controller of the updates doesn't have excess access to certain aspects of your company.
Planning your first video wall will require time and knowledge. Have the right squad by your side to help you decide on the hardware and software that aligns well with your business needs. Plan on connectivity to ensure everything is connected via the internet or cabling. When mounting, ensure the support is strong. Be unique in screen arrangements to have your customers' full attention.
