Coolux Releases Version 4.7 for Pandora’s Box

The Pandoras Box Version 4.7 software update features some major improvements like the groundbreaking FluidFrame™ Technology, the new Pandoras Box Warper and Windows 7 compatibility. This latest version of Pandoras Box is more versatile and powerful than ever before.

NEW FluidFrame

FluidFrame Technology addresses a common topic in live video processing as well as signal processing in general. Imagine you run genlocked HD-SDI Streams @59.94hz and output them at 60hz via DVI.

With FluidFrame Technology Coolux has created a solution that offers a smooth cross-conversion that can take any input and output frame rate, supporting both interlaced and progressive sources and clips.

FluidFrame Technology is a new powerful feature for both 2D and Stereo3D (S3D), it supports 50/60 fps videos and live streams with Pandoras Box Servers. Coolux’s proprietary encoder now supports 1920×1080@60p and 1920×1080@50p.

NEW ScreenMask

The new Warper allows the user to create cut outs and mask while painting onto the projected surface from within PB Warp. The new zoom and pan features allow precise texture based warping.

NEW Windows 7 compatibility

Both the Coolux Pandoras Box Manager and the Pandoras Box Player are now fully compatible with the Windows 7 operating system.

Learn more about version 4.7 by visiting Coolux website at www.coolux.de.

TMB Becomes Exclusive UK Distributor for Coolux

TMB is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive UK Distribution agreement with coolux GmbH.  Under the agreement, TMB will offer technical support, training, sales and service for coolux’s award-winning Pandoras Box media and show control systems in the UK market.

Pandoras Box systems are world-class creative tools favoured by videographers, architects, programmers, and scenic and lighting designers around the globe, allowing them to create the most complex of designs with ease.

Capable of playing back multiple layers of video in all common file formats up to 4k, these networkable systems can achieve seamless, blended projections as well as synchronous multi-screen displays—contiguous or not!  As a real-time 3D compositor, Pandoras Box integrates with audio, moving scenery, lighting, and other show elements for spot-on synchronisation of a total sensory experience.

Professionals appreciate Pandoras Box’s many features and attributes including:  Powerful multi-layer control and ability to work with video formats of all kinds; timeline-based Media Manager featuring media editing and playback control in real time; custom graphical interfaces; full dome projection; Media Net platform; support for all major control protocols; and much more.  In addition to full-featured servers, TMB will also be offering innovative Pandoras Box Playback Systems and coolux’s extensive library of seamless, looping content.

Signing of the TMB distribution agreement coincides with coolux’s release of Pandoras Box Software Version 4.6, with new features such as 3D server preview; dual HD-SDI / DVI inputs; curve and clip editor; and support for additional protocols such as MA-Net, CITP, and MSC.

Also, designers and programmers can now benefit from comprehensive training at TMB coolux college™, a two-day workshop providing hands-on, focused instruction on Pandoras Box hardware and software.  This course presents general concepts for creating dazzling multi-media designs with Media Manager, Media Player, Widget Designer, and much more!  Several upcoming sessions will be announced, or check www.tmbtraining.com for schedules.

For more information about coolux, go to www.tmb.com/products/coolux.  Learn more about TMB coolux college at www.tmbtraining.com/cooluxcollege.  Discover more innovative and exciting TMB products at www.tmb.com.