What is X1, and what industry need does it meet?
X1 is a game-changing new software-only solution that will allow creative teams to design, map and deliver their visual content using only their laptop or hardware of choice – no need for Disguise servers. With one 4K output, X1 will allow users to run small to medium shows and experiences wherever they are, offering ultimate portability, with no compromise on power.
What are some of the features that will benefit end users?
X1 users will be able to plug their licence key into their laptop to instantly access the latest version of Designer. Show visuals can then be imported into Designer from any real-time graphics tool, including Notch, Unreal Engine, TouchDesigner, Unity and more, thanks to Disguise’s RenderStream protocol. The software also supports all major tracking and automation systems, including Kinesys, TAIT Navigator and PSN.
To help users hit the ground running, X1 includes a ready-to-use and ever-expanding content pack, featuring high-impact Notch and TouchDesigner effects – from pulsing DJ-style visuals to beautifully crafted motion looks, all created in-house by Disguise’s Creative Services team. Each look will also be rendered as a high-quality video ready for seamless playback and looping, giving users maximum flexibility to elevate every show, however they choose to deliver their content.
X1 also enables users to preview the content on a 3D mini-replica of their stage or environment. Users will also benefit from the Designer timeline – a beloved feature that enables users to schedule and edit all the visuals needed to run their show or experience live.
If more powerful hardware is required for a larger production, show files can be transferred between X1 and a Disguise server easily without any need to rebuild.
Why is X1 suited for clients in the MEA region?
Disguise has powered the largest shows, experiences and visitor attractions in the Middle East for the past 20 years, from the Burj Khalifa to MDLBEAST Soundstorm, but the industry is evolving – smaller productions now want to make the same visual impact as their main stage counterparts, and creators need the flexibility and freedom to make that happen.
We expect strong demand in the region. With the Middle East increasingly emerging as a hub for touring, location-based experiences, and trade shows and expos, there are many ways for creative teams to benefit from the flexibility of X1 – from powering live performances at festivals, to projection mapping onto buildings, and driving corporate brand activations. Whether it’s LED or projection, no display surface is too complex.
With the addition of X1, the Disguise ecosystem can now cater to the Middle East’s full spectrum of projects – from large-scale megaprojects such as NEOM and Qiddiya, through to smaller shows touring around the region or pop-up experiences that don’t have space for server racks. Clients now have the flexibility to scale their production up or down seamlessly with Disguise, wherever their vision takes them.
What kind of product support can MEA-based X1 users expect?
With X1, users will always have an active licence to access the very latest version of the same software used to power visuals on 95% of the world’s top-tier live shows. An X1 licence instance enables video playback at up to 4K DCI resolution, while an optional second X1 licence can be used for 1:1 redundancy, with options for manual or auto failover. X1 users will also have access to the same level of expert 24/7 support as other Disguise users – wherever they are in the world.
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