PSL buy Catalyst from High End Systems

PSL have become the first video projection rental company in the UK and USA to invest in High End Systems’ new Catalyst image manipulation system, which turns ordinary video projectors into artistic tools.
Catalyst, winners of five technical awards in 2001-2002, offer users a unique new tool that integrates the video and lighting industries. Based around a revolutionary orbital projection unit, Catalyst is a dynamic and flexible image manipulation system.
At the heart of the system is the Catalyst Media Server (video processing computer and video/dmx interface). This provides an unlimited range of real-time image processing capabilities. Users can load their own still or moving images or select from an extensive library of stock files which can then be scaled, rotated, zoomed, edited, morphed, colourized or overlaid to create the desired effect.
Images can be projected anywhere in three-dimensional space using Catalyst’s unique orbital movement system. The head provides 250 degrees by 360 degrees of movement and can be fitted to most high-powered video projectors.
Images can now be moved around in space and become an integral part of any type of live event. Logos and video can fade seamlessly from one sequence to another; transform themselves using one of the many built-in effects. Images or video sequences can even follow a presenter or performer around the stage.
PSL, www.presservgroup.com
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