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    Scaling video for large format display

    Posted by Matt Holland on February 18, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    Hello –

    I’m in the process on developing content for a rather large video display at an up coming trade show. Here are the dimensions I’m working with in AE:

    9 screens high x 1 screen (960 x 4888)
    6 screen high x 1 screen (960 x 3254)

    These will be scaled 2x to fill the 1920×1080 screens.

    I have been asked to include some footage (1920×1080) in the columns but I’m concerned that the scaling involved will leave us with a nasty looking final product. The footage will essentially be scaled up 6x. Of course, the intent is that these columns will be viewed from a distance. Should I avoid scaling or not? Should I opt for 4K stock footage instead?

    Thanks so much!

    Walter Soyka replied 11 years, 6 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • Walter Soyka

    February 19, 2015 at 12:37 am

    Displays in a trade show environment are viewed from far away to attract people to a booth, but from very close up when they are actually in the booth.

    While the attendees will not be as critical of the image as we are, I would not personally be comfortable selling a client that level of scaling.

    Walter Soyka
    Designer & Mad Scientist at Keen Live [link]
    Motion Graphics, Widescreen Events, Presentation Design, and Consulting
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