Artistic video wall

Artistic, mosaic or architectural video walls[1] are video walls that do not follow a more traditional grid or matrix pattern. Instead of the more common configuration of 2x2 or 3x3, artistic video walls allow users to display a single image, video or display canvas across displays arranged ad hoc and at different angles. This allows users to design unusual configurations: EX. layouts that attract attention, or serve as a unique artistic feature in a public space.[2]

## Source rotation

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The simplest approach to a 'unique' video wall is to rotate the source content which allows end users to rotate the actual displays. By using a mix of portrait and landscape displays this allows users to deploy a video wall that is not a simple matrix, however this approach is limited to keeping all displays at the same angle.[3]

## Any angle rotation

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Any angle rotation allows individual displays to rotate to any angle allowing greater flexibility in the video wall lay out.[4]

## Mix of display types and sizes

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An additional feature of some video walls is the ability to mix display sizes and types. Instead of requiring a set of uniform displays, users can mix and match displays of different sizes and aspect ratio.[5]

## Artistic video wall comparison

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Features | Sony Ziris[6] | Planar[7] | Userful[8] | Datapath[9] | Monitors AnyWhere - USB Wall[10] | TVOne [11]

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Rotation Options | Any Angle | Any Angle | Any Angle | 90 Degree Rotation of Individual Displays  | Any Angle | Any Angle
Mix Display Sizes/Aspect Ratio | Displays must be uniform aspect ratio | Limited to use of 22”, 46” and 55” Planar displays | Use any display of any size/aspect ratio | Unknown  | Use any display of any size/aspect ratio | Unknown
Use Any Displays | Yes | Requires use of Planar display | Yes | Yes  | Yes | Yes
Max Source Content | Unlimited | 4096 x 2160 | 7680 x 4320 | 4096x4096  | 7680 x 4320 | 4096 x 2160
Real-Time | No | Yes | Yes | Yes  | Yes | Yes
Proprietary Hardware | Yes (Sony PlayStation) | Yes, Planar Displays | No, software only | Yes, requires Datapath player  | No, software only | Requires Video Wall Processor from TVOne

## References

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1. ^ "Userful Adds Versatile Artistic Layout Features to Innovative Video Wall". Retrieved 2015-03-04.
2. ^ "The Digital Signage Evolution of 'Techorating'". Archived from the original on 2015-11-01. Retrieved 2015-10-30.
3. ^ "Tech Briefing: LFD and Videowalls". Retrieved 2014-05-06.
4. ^ "Tech Briefing: LFD and Videowalls". Retrieved 2014-05-06.
5. ^ "Tech Briefing: LFD and Videowalls". Retrieved 2014-05-06.
6. ^ "Sony Ziris Canvas Custom Video Wall Solution" (PDF).
7. ^ "Planar AD22 Specifications" (PDF).
8. ^ "Userful Artistic Mosaic Video Wall".
9. ^ "Datapath x4 Display Controllers Product Overview".
10. ^ "Monitors AnyWhere - Creative Video Wall".
11. ^ "CORIOgrapher v2 Videowall Design Software Description".