Avolites launches Prism Zero to simplify video design

Avolites is aiming to simplify complex video design and integration with the launch of the standalone Prism Zero application.

The application expands the Prism range of live production tools and is ideal for venues, corporate events or art installations that may not have a video specialist on site. Building on the feature set of Prism Player 1.1, the software enables media to be easily integrated, previewed, cropped and played back.

Prism Zero connects directly with Avolites’ Titan lighting consoles via an NDI connection. Playback, layer control (such as aspect ratio and colour adjustment), media transfer and pixel mapping can be controlled via the Synergy settings for seamless lighting and video integration. Video can be pixel mapped directly on to colour mixing fixtures. Media clips in different codecs can be previewed and converted on-the-fly, including into the AiM codec.

Paul Wong, managing director at Avolites, said: “Incorporating video into projects can be complex and time consuming. In the current climate, lighting designers are taking on more responsibilities – and adding more elements to a show can mean learning a new software platform. Prism Zero provides the first step into integrating video into designs, with a simple user interface and powerful features set that allows users to start bringing more complex elements to their shows without the need for training.”

Prism Zero and Prism Player 1.1 will natively support NotchLC – a GPU-powered codec that can be used for intermediary and playback – in the autumn.

Both standalone applications are Windows compatible and are available to download for free. Users will need an Avolites Editor AVOKey or any Avolites Ai licence to use Prism Zero.