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The CompactControl and CompactDesigner software may be installed either directly from a CD-
ROM or by downloading from the Internet. After registering with 3D Perception, and depending
on the type of software license purchased, you will have either CompactControl or
CompactDesigner loaded on your PC.
CompactControl provides the user with full geometry correction, edge control, gamma control
and colour control of projectors whereas CompactDesigner, as well as offering all that
CompactControl offers, also facilitates the complete design of projection theatres along with in-
depth analysis.
4.1 About
CompactControl
CompactControl allows the user to set up a model of the actual theatre scenario and to place
the projectors in the theatre model at the correct physical locations.
CompactControl then allows the user to perform geometry adjustment, edge blending, gamma
correction and colour balancing in order to create a continuous picture with evenly distributed
light intensity.
Projection theatre geometry is downloaded to the projectors for easy calibration of geometry,
soft edges and hot spot compensation.
4.2 About
CompactDesigner
CompactDesigner, whilst offering all the same facilities as CompactControl, also assists in the
designing of Projection Theatres based on known room measurements, specifics of projectors
and screen geometry. Many of the processes are automated.
The designer may input various types of screens or screen elements, projector types, position
both screen and projectors, define eye point, or even multiple eye points for simulation activities
that require this.
CompactDesigner calculates the parameters for very accurate Non-Linear Image Mapping
(NLIM) in order to provide a high quality image as seen from the selected eye points.
Between projectors, the designer is free to select edge blending zone and the intensity fall off
characteristics, hot spot compensation level, and gamma correction and colour balance. All to
create a seamless continuous picture with evenly distributed light intensity.
4.3 Installation
The CompactControl and CompactDesigner software is delivered on CD-ROM media, or may
be downloaded from the Internet. You may either have a CD with software, or a downloaded
self-extracting executable file.
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