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FRAME REMAPPING: BRINGING FLEXIBILITY AND INNOVATION TO LED IN BROADCAST

LED displays have become an exciting and versatile component of the broadcast studio, with LED processing playing an increasingly vital role in optimising workflows and expanding the creative possibilities of what can be done with LED in these environments. Brompton Technology, the market-leader in LED processing for the most demanding applications, has developed a range of innovative LED processing features suited for broadcast, designed to enhance image quality and broaden the creative scope when using an LED display in a filmed environment. Among the valuable solutions these tools offer are true HDR and colour accuracy, artefact-free on-camera performance, and support for XR and multi-camera workflows – all backed by Brompton’s proven reliability and 24/7 worldwide support. Frame Remapping is one such innovation. It enables users to have multiple, perfectly captured perspectives and simultaneously shoot green/blue screen – opening up new avenues of creative potential and production flexibility. Cesar Caceres, Product Lead at Brompton Technology, sums it up: “It’s about expanding the possibilities of what can be done on those sets – it’s a tool you can use to easily set up more complex workflows with confidence.” 

 MULTIPLE POSSIBILITIES 

Designed for multi-camera workflows, Frame Remapping gives production teams the ability to display a unique, customised background for each camera simultaneously on the LED. In a virtual production or XR setting, this means each camera sees a unique perspective of the same 3D world, ensuring that each camera captures the correct point of view.  Frame Remapping can also display entirely different backgrounds to different cameras, or to a single high-frame-rate camera capturing two separate feeds. This is particularly useful when broadcasting the same scene to different audiences, each requiring tailored elements – such as captions in different languages or region-specific advertising. 

 

PREPARED FOR THE UNKNOWN 

Another major advantage of Frame Remapping is its ability to simultaneously capture footage on an LED wall and a green/blue screen. The content remains identical across both, allowing the green/blue frame to serve as a mask for keying, offering a valuable fallback during post-production. Neil Morrison, Vice President for Rental Staging at AbsenLive, praises Frame Remapping for making production “faster, more economical and more reliable”. He adds, “It’s very helpful for producers and production companies looking to do multithreaded reporting applications and preserve flexibility in post – to change out backgrounds quickly and effectively.” Henry Ambrose, Executive Vice President/GM of INFiLED North America, says it’s a great way to “prepare for the unknown”, explaining, “Being able to go back to post and tweak things if somebody misses their mark or something needs correcting – it’s an invaluable tool that saves content producers hours and hours, and a great deal of money.” 

 

ADVANCED TOOLS: NOW AND THE FUTURE 

Brompton Technology’s comprehensive Hidden Markers feature set further enhances the Frame Remapping workflow. With integrations for Mo-Sys and stYpe, and a Custom Markers capability that allows any shape to be added as a digital marker – including visual cues for presenters – Brompton delivers unmatched flexibility for complex productions.

The next generation LED processing range from Brompton, the Tessera SQ200, continues this legacy of innovation. It addresses the growing industry demand for AV over IP while retaining Brompton’s full suite of advanced features. Like all Brompton products, the SQ200 is purpose-built for long-term ROI, with ample headroom for future development. 

Visit the Brompton Technology website for more information on its industry-leading technologies for LED video processing in broadcast. 

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