System Design

Creating captivating visual experiences for live events and installations requires careful planning and an understanding of the unique challenges and requirements involved.

Graymatter hold the crucial skills necessary to design a reliable and immersive video system that seamlessly integrates with the event or installation environment.

Playback & switching

Video switching, control, and playback play a critical role in the success of live events, enabling seamless transitions between video sources, efficient management of content, and synchronized playback.

These functions are essential for creating engaging visual experiences and ensuring smooth operation during the event.

Graymatter hold the latest multi-destination screen management switchers, broadcast switchers, media servers and playback solutions in stock. Our comprehensive stock includes Barco Event Master series switchers, Analog Way Aquillon series switchers, Blackmagic ATEM broadcast, disguise media servers, AV Stumfl Pixera media servers, Resolume, Qlab and Mitti.

LED screen

LED screens have revolutionized the visual landscape of live events and installations, offering stunning visuals, flexibility, and scalability.

These high-resolution displays provide vibrant and dynamic content delivery, making them a popular choice for captivating audiences and creating immersive experiences.

Graymatter utilise the highest quality Roe Visual products within our rental inventory, including Black Quartz 4.5mm indoor/outdoor, Black Quartz 3.9mm indoor/outdoor, Black Onyx 2.8mm indoor and Black Pearl_V2 2.8mm indoor screen.

Projection mapping

Projection mapping is an innovative technique that has revolutionized the world of visual storytelling and transformed the way we perceive and interact with physical spaces.

It involves projecting video or animated content onto three-dimensional objects or surfaces, such as buildings, sculptures, or stage sets, to create dynamic and immersive visual experiences.

Graymatter stock the latest cutting-edge projection mapping tools and products to enable the highest standards for immersive and captivating installations including Panasonic 50,000 lumen RQ50k, 30,000 lumen RQ35k, 30,000 lumen RZ30k and 20,000 lumen RQ25k projectors alongside our disguise GX series and Pixera Quad video mapping servers.

Video distribution

Video distribution is a critical aspect of live events, ensuring that video content reaches the intended audience seamlessly and reliably.

It involves the efficient transmission and routing of video signals from the source to multiple display devices or destinations within the event space. Effective video distribution systems are essential for delivering synchronized and high-quality visuals to large audiences in real-time.

Graymatter stock an array of digital video distribution, long range extenders and infrastructure for the rapid deployment of video signal onsite, this includes HDMI, SDI, 4k HDMI fibre, SDI fibre, SDVOE IP video and SMPTE 2110 technologies.

Camera systems

Broadcast and live camera systems are the backbone of capturing and delivering high-quality video content in real-time for television broadcasts, live events, and online streaming platforms.

These systems are designed to provide professional-grade video acquisition, ensuring optimal image quality, camera control, and seamless integration with the overall production workflow.

Graymatter hold the very latest studio and ENG cameras alongside a comprehensive stock of portable production units, fly-away packs, grip equipment and digital glue to ensure the smooth delivery and capture within the most demanding environments. Our stock includes Panasonic AK-HC3900 studio cameras, UE150 PTZ cameras, Blackmagic ATEM switching and Softron live ingest and recording systems.

Virtual Production

Virtual production has emerged as a revolutionary approach to filmmaking and content creation, combining real-time computer graphics with live-action elements to create immersive and dynamic visual experiences.

By leveraging advanced technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and real-time rendering engines, virtual production allows filmmakers to bring virtual environments, characters, and effects to life on set, in real-time.

Graymatter can provide end to end turnkey solutions for the delivery of very specific virtual production requirements. We stock all the necessary equipment including Unreal engines, disguise video servers, broadcast quality high resolution Roe Visual LED screen, Stype camera tracking, rigging and arri skypanel lighting systems.

XR Stages

XR stages, also known as Extended Reality stages or mixed reality stages, are cutting-edge production environments that combine physical sets with virtual and augmented reality technologies.

These stages provide a versatile and immersive platform for creating content that seamlessly integrates real-world and virtual elements, opening up exciting possibilities for storytelling, live performances, and interactive experiences.

Graymatter can provide bespoke Xr Stage designs and provide all the equipment, knowledge and expertise required to deliver a successful production. We stock all the necessary equipment including Unreal engines, disguise video servers, broadcast quality high resolution Roe Visual LED screen, Stype camera tracking, rigging and arri skypanel lighting systems.