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Rendering for a kiosk
This is kind of a weird one. I’m trying to output some simple animation in a .wmv format.
I have the spec sheet which says the dimensions should be 1152×864, however; when the file is played on the screen, the graphic is cropped.
Anyone have any ideas on how I might be able to correct this? I’m also attempting to contact the sign company, but thought I’d check here as well…
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According to the sign controller it is 168×96 not 1152×864 (I can see the pixels it most certainly is not 1152×864). Looks like the sign controller is set to scale to fill, which is why you are getting cropping.
Export a copy at 168×96 and it should play correctly.
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Looking at the spec sheet the image matrix is 7:4 while the “display setting” is 4:3. My conclusion based on the result would be that 7:4 ratio image is what they are actually showing.
Kalleheikki Kannisto
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I’ve run into specific digital signage systems that give you the odd pixel sizes.
Some I got away with doubling the actual number and their systems auto-filled and felt it was better looking that if I sent the actual 1:1 size.
Maybe its just in my head 🙂 -
Wouldn’t surprise me. There are a lot of digital signs that are. . . just not set up correctly. Seen several that use a standard video resolution output that is stretched to the size of the board.
I’m 90% positive that the 1152×864 4:3 resolution is the desktop resolution of the device that is playing the content, which is relatively common for something running headless.
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